According to Gloria Hodgdon, president of Foxwood Lake Estates, She has asked Lakeland commissioners if they…
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A new sinkhole in Lakeland opens near Scott Lake
A new sinkhole in Polk County opened Friday morning, the second sinkhole to do so this…
Pita Pit out Bedrock Wings Moving In
Bedrock Wings is moving one to downtown Lakeland, taking over the recently vacated Pita Pit location at…
First-time Photoshoot – Oh Darla
It’s K-9 calendar time, and we have a few new K-9 Officers who will be gracing…
WATSON CLINIC FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR PATIENTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 11
Starting Monday, September 11, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across…
Lakeland Electric customers may start to see savings on their utility bills come October
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved the municipal-owned utility lowering its fuel rate from $55 to $45 per…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Anti-Defamation League documents show more extremist activity in Polk
A report issued by ADL, also known as the Anti-Defamation League, claims extremist-related incidents in Florida rose…
YOUNG MAN FACING FIVE COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE 2ND DEGREE AFTER LAKELAND SHOOTING
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justin Carl Waddle, DOB: 1/14/2001 of Auburndale, on August 28th…
WWS Florida Cup
World Water Skiers Overall Tour’s final stop, the Florida Cup, presented by SDC, happening this weekend…
64-Day Closure of Waring Road Starts Friday
Delayed by Hurricane Idalia and coinciding with the opening of South Pipkin Road today, Polk County…
Polk agencies dispatch help to communities flooded by Hurricane Idalia
Emerging from Idalia with little damage, Polk County agencies and nonprofits are rapidly assembling and dispatching…
PORTION OF EAST ORANGE STREET AND SOUTH LAKE AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS
WHAT: Street Closures WHERE: East Orange Street and South Lake Avenue WHEN: September 11 – December 15 WHY: Infrastructure for…
Courthouses and clerk’s offices in Polk County will be closed Wednesday
Courthouses for the 10th Judicial Circuit will be closed Wednesday in Bartow, Lakeland, and Winter Haven…
Some colleges and universities in Polk County are closing operations for Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia
Florida Southern College in Lakeland is suspending classes on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and will hold…
Lakeland-based Hurricane Hunters to fly 24-hour operations in and out of Idalia
Gonzo and the crew are gearing up for Idalia. “This is our high altitude aircraft,” said…
Polk to Open Shelters on Tuesday
Polk County and the Department of Health-Polk County will open a special needs shelter at 10…
Idalia Could Hit as a Category 3 Storm
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida Rapidly growing in strength, a potentially devastating…
Florida officials warn that contaminated gas could damage cars. Here’s where it was sold
Fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at stations supplied by Citgo from Port of Tampa…
Sandbag Sites to Open in Polk County on Monday
Polk County is making sandbags available throughout the county at Roadway Maintenance Units on Monday, August…
New Life Ministry in Lakeland dedicates residence for homeless veterans
As dignitaries sat under the merciful shade of a white tent Friday afternoon, the conditions seemed…
An 18-year-old was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Lakeland and another 18-year-old is in critical condition
A single-vehicle crash that happened early Sunday morning, August 27, 2023, south of Lakeland resulted in…
$5,500 worth of items stolen in Florida Pokémon heist
To Chad Rippey, what happened overnight Wednesday at his Lakeland, Florida, store was anything but a…
Have you seen Aaron Winczewski?
Aaron is 14 years old and was reported missing this morning by his family. Aaron was…
5 hurt, including an 11-month-old baby, after a crash involving a bus in Lakeland
Five people, including an 11-month-old child, are in the hospital following an early morning crash involving…
Murder of Driver on Memorial Boulevard May Be Linked to Nightclub Shooting Last Month
A 46-year-old man, identified as Katoya “Toy” Wallace by family and friends, was shot and killed…
Serious Bodily Injury Crash Investigation
On August 25, 2023, at approximately 6:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of…
Dissent Craft Brewing Lakeland is NOT closing
From Dissent Craft Brewing Facebook Page: In a turn of events, the new buyer of our…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Are Nazis on the rise in Lakeland?
An unidentified man attended Tuesday’s School Board meeting wearing a Nazi iron cross and swastika.
Fitch Rates Lakeland, FL’s Energy System Rev Bonds ‘AA’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AA’ rating to the following city of Lakeland, FL’s electric system…
Polk County Schools will no longer do any proclamations
The topic that divided Polk County school board members Tuesday was one that rarely causes a…
Polk Theatre will reopen Saturday after major repair work
The Polk Theatre in Lakeland is scheduled to reopen Saturday after a closure of several weeks. The…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR WILL IMPACT PORTION OF SYLVESTER ROAD
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Crews WHAT: Sanitary sewer repair WHEN: Project will start August 28,…
Freight train vs semi
Accident at County Line Rd & Allen K Breed Hwy LFD Engine 71, Battalion 2, and…
Lakeland Commissioners give Publix the go ahead to build parking lot
After 14 months, Publix Super Markets Inc. got approval to demolish the former Florida Citrus Mutual…
Hong Hot Pot coming to Lakeland
Something new coming at the old Shells location on South Florida…. Hong Hot Pot Looking for…
Lakeland store clerk arrested for selling alcohol to a 17-year-old
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a clerk at a Lakeland Shell store on Tuesday, August…
Homicide Investigation
On Friday, August 18, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a traffic crash occurred just outside the…
LPD wants to extend red-light cameras and add tag readers to them
Lakeland officials are in favor of extending the city’s red-light camera program and adding automated license…
Lake Mirror Car Show
You will see the famous 1953 GM Motorama cars all together plus the 1953 Corvette displayed…