Dear Lakeland Electric Customer, On June 12th, the City of Lakeland Utility Committee approved a proposed…
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Why did Polk County Animal Control kill my four loving cats, then apologize for it
By Tracy Jillard On 6/6. I was taken to the hospital (where I stayed for a…
Public Notice: Emergency Utility Repair on Lakeland Highlands Road
The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department has begun emergency repair work on a suspected leak…
Former Faith Lutheran Church Sold for $1.4 Million and Will Become a Center for Teen Mothers
That is a huge win for local community support services. It is an incredible adaptive reuse…
Deputies identify 23-year-old pilot killed in Polk County plane crash
The local aviation community is mourning the loss of Michael “Cole” Robinson, a 23-year-old Lakeland resident…
Avelo Airlines has officially extended its flight schedule
Avelo Airlines has officially extended its flight schedule, giving travelers a much longer window to lock…
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban
After tracking the weather and analyzing the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average, Polk County officials…
Classic breakfast chain jumping into sizzling Highland City market
That classic “sizzling” market header has all the local earmarks of a major breakfast giant planting…
Mosaic Peace River Park Closed Today for Prescribed Burn
A 240-acre prescribed burn will occur today at Mosaic Peace River Park, located at 2200 County…
Kris Hallstrand Moves from Lakeland Linder to Aerospace Center for Excellence
This is a major leadership shift for Lakeland’s aviation community. After a highly successful tenure guiding…
Emergency response agencies are on the scene of a fatal small plane crash that occurred this evening, Monday, June 15, 2026.
Emergency response agencies are currently at the scene of a fatal small plane crash that occurred…
Launch 3 Telecom Secures New Lakeland Facility
Launch 3 Telecom (“Launch 3”) today announced it has secured a new facility in Lakeland, Florida, significantly…
A rabies-infected cat attacks five people and a puppy in North Lakeland
This is an incredibly alarming situation for the neighborhood. Polk County Animal Control and the Sheriff’s…
Lakeland CRA and Haus Management Successfully Close Sale of Historic Event Venue Property
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is pleased to announce the successful closing of the property…
Polk County Completes Imperial Lakes Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project
Polk County has completed the Imperial Lakes Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project, a major infrastructure effort designed…
Florida Poly lawyer’s work history is mostly in conservative politics
Katie Glenn Daniel’s legal career and professional history are deeply rooted in conservative politics and advocacy,…
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Adam Lunn as Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Lunn, C.M., ACE, as…
Duckpin Bowling at RecRoom
Downtown Lakeland’s entertainment scene just got a major upgrade. RecRoom has officially opened four duckpin bowling…
Drew Sapp, a Lakeland star, commits to Deion Sanders, Colorado
The recruitment of Lakeland High School’s standout 3-star edge rusher, Drew Sapp, to Deion Sanders and…
FDOT plans a 60-day closure of SR 33 at University Blvd
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is initiating a 60-day closure affecting the intersection of SR 33…
Yes, it’s happened, the 200-year-old “Grandfather Oak” at Bonnet Springs Splits Down the Middle
On Saturday, June 13, around 9:30 a.m., the live oak known as the “Grandfather Oak” at Bonnet…
Lakeland weighs a one-year ban on large power users such as data centers
This is a massive development, and honestly, a necessary one given how fast things have been…
Pedestrians and Drivers beware: Polk County among nation’s most dangerous places
It is an incredibly frustrating and sobering reality. For years, national traffic safety studies like Smart…
Want to participate in the upcoming documentary on Silver Moon
Want to participate in the upcoming documentary about our 80th anniversary in 2028? Visit the site…
Lakeland Commissioners To Consider 12-Month Pause on Data Centers
7 pm Update: The discussion is intended to provide an opportunity for commissioners to review and consider whether additional evaluation…
Lakeland Horror Film Festival
The Lakeland Horror Film Festival will hold its 2nd Annual festival on October 17, 2026, at…
Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens on South Florida Avenue
It is official! Einstein Bros. Bagels has officially opened its doors in South Lakeland, bringing a…
Body found in submerged car near Publix warehouse
UPDATE: On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:11 a.m., Lakeland Police received a call about a…
McCOY MOORE MAKES EMOTIONAL GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT
NEW ALBUM SUNSHINE STATE OUT NOW SET FOR PACKED CMA FEST WEEK WITH MULTIPLE APPEARANCES Rising…
McCOY MOORE SHINES ON DEBUT ALBUM
SUNSHINE STATE “McCoy Moore has quickly emerged as one of Nashville’s most promising new voices,” –…
Nearly 350,000 passengers have flown Avelo flights out of Lakeland
That is a massive milestone for Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)! It really highlights just how…
Women’s Day Returns to the RP Funding Center (June 28) – Free Admission!
Women’s Day will be held on Sunday, June 28th at the RP Funding Center! Hosted from 11:00-4:00 pm…
The shifting landscape of municipal proclamations across Polk County has become a major point of discussion, reflecting a broader statewide pushback on diversity initiatives
Over the last few years, the traditional practice of local governments issuing symbolic recognitions for LGBTQ+…
Retired Lakeland cops say pensions aren’t keeping up with inflation
That is a very real, frustrating struggle, and it is a massive talking point for retired…
Farmers Market CLOSED on July 4
The Downtown Farmers Curb Market will take a brief break on Saturday, July 4, as we…
WATSON CLINIC HOSTS CLINICAL HIRING EVENT ON JUNE 20, 2026
Watson Clinic’s Human Resources department will host a Clinical Hiring Event on Saturday, June 20 from 9 am –…
Fatal Polk County Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) released details regarding that tragic crash on westbound I-4 in Polk…
Polk Pride entering 11th edition
Polk Pride is heading into its 11th edition in June 2026, remaining resilient through shifting cultural…
It has been brought to our attention that Polk County has a program in which some non-violent offenders may receive a reduced sentence or penalty by adopting an animal from Polk County Animal Control
𝗜𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝘄𝗵𝘆…