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Imagine driving five million miles without an accident
Imagine driving five million miles without an accident. Say it again, “five mmmmmiiillllllion.” That’s what our…
Tanker spills diesel after Polk County crash
A tanker spilled diesel after it was involved in a crash Tuesday in Polk County, according…
2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A husband and wife in Polk County were arrested on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered…
Opioid sales at Publix pharmacies increased during the crisis as others pulled back
An executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in October 2015 after detecting what he…
House from ’90s film ‘My Girl’ to become home for expectant mothers and babies
In the early 90’s film “My Girl”, Vada Sulftenfuss spends a lot of time running up…
ARMED BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On February 12, 2024, at 7:16 p.m. officers were called to the 4900 block of Highway…
Delve into the City with the Highest Obesity Rate in Florida
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, indicating excess body fat,…
A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET TO CLOSE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Crew WHAT: Street Closure along portion of Orange Street WHY: Sanitary…
Simpson Names Two Polk County Family Farms to Be Preserved Via Rural Land Protection Program
Earlier today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of three family farms in the Florida Wildlife…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
New Pierce Fire Truck coming to Polk County
Polk County Fire Rescue is soaring to new heights, benefitting from the quick turnaround of the…
Permanent Closure of Lake Hancock Access via SR 540 at Saddle Creek
Due to safety considerations, the local transportation authority has announced a permanent closure of access to…
Lakeland music producer honored at Grammy’s for his work on Taylor Swift’s album ‘Midnights’
Jonathan Gautier has gone from Lakeland to Los Angeles, and back. The graduate of Polk County public schools…
Vitamin Thief Strikes Lakeland Walgreens
In an unusual theft that has caught the attention of local authorities, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Probable cause found in an ethics complaint against Polk School Board member Lori Cunningham
The state Ethics Commission found probable cause that Polk County School Board member Lori Cunningham violated standards when…
Lakeland Police Department K9s Mako and Pantera to get donations of body armor
Lakeland Police Department K9s Mako and Pantera will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to…
CSXT Rail Crossing Repairs Closing Fort Meade and Mulberry Area Roads
CSX Transportation (CSXT) will consecutively close several rural Fort Meade and Mulberry area roads next week…
Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help ease homeless shelter according to experts
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But,…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS RECOGNIZED AS A RUNNER-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BY THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA
The City of Lakeland was recently recognized as a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners…
High school teacher/soccer coach arrested for sexual relationship with a student
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a high school teacher in Lakeland on Tuesday,…
Lakeland Commissioners are considering $2 an hour for street parking
By this summer, Lakeland is expected to eliminate its practice of offering free downtown parking to visit local…
John Cena in Lakeland
John Cena’s next TV appearance the wrestler + actor is shooting a commercial right here in…
SOUTH BOULEVARD, SUCCESS AVENUE, E. PARK STREET, AND CAROLINA AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
Hospitals throughout Florida are dumping patients in Lakeland using Uber or Lyft Lakeland homeless shelter faces escalating crisis!
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps…
Polk County teen raises $10K for Guardian Angel beacons for sheriff’s office K-9 teams
A Polk County 14-year-old has done something great for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). David…
LAKE WALES MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN LAKELAND
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 6:33 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a…
Lakeland restaurant was temporarily closed to deal with roaches
One Lakeland restaurant was temporarily closed to deal with roaches during the period from Jan. 22…
FDLE report sheds new light on controversial Lakeland arrest of Antwan Glover
Between January and June of 2023, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) worked to determine…
Body Camera Footage of Lakeland Police Officer investigating a disabled male being dumped in Lakeland
Body Camera Footage of Lakeland Police Officer investigating a disabled male being dumped in Lakeland by…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Marcelle Waldon was found guilty of 10 felony counts in the death of a former Lakeland City Commissioner and her husband
Waldon has been found guilty of 10 felony counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, in…
Cell Phone Theft at Dollar General in Lakeland under Investigation
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is currently investigating a cell phone theft that took place…
Lakeland man seriously injured and unable to speak after encounter with Lakeland Police, daughter says
Anjelica Lee said police were called to a Save-A-Lot store in Lakeland after her father. A…
LPD KEEPING OUR ROADS & COMMUNITY SAFE
Our objective with any traffic enforcement is to reduce the number of traffic crashes, especially traffic…
Live roaches force Lakeland restaurant to temporarily close
The presence of roaches at a Lakeland restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close,…
An assistant principal in Lakeland was arrested for driving under the influence on the wrong way of I-4
An assistant principal in Lakeland was arrested for driving under the influence early Sunday morning after driving the…
Have you seen Paola Rodriguez?
Officers are attempting to locate 28-year-old Paola Rodriguez. She was last seen today, waking on Elm…
Lakeland man charged with DUI after driving the wrong way on I-4 in Polk County
Dashcam video from FHP shows the trooper having to force the car to stop with his…
LDDA is installing 14 security cameras throughout Downtown Lakeland
14 security cameras will be added to Downtown Lakeland buildings to provide video on the city’s sidewalks, streets,…