Food distributor Sysco plans to build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Plant City that will bring…
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City of Lakeland Moves Ahead With Pride Proclamation and Events
Lakeland is forging ahead with its annual Pride Month proclamation and Pride in the Park event…
Staff Exodus at TLC PetSnip Forces Cancellation of All Surgeries and Other Animal Care
Less than two months after announcing the milestone of its 100,000th spay/neuter procedure, TLC PetSnip, Inc. has canceled all surgical…
Mulberry putting up signs warning drivers of “Smartphone Zombies”
Florida residents need to look out for zombies on the road! No, nobody got into a…
Talbot House proposed a day center as a safe place for the homeless community in Lakeland
Lakeland organizations that advocate for people experiencing homelessness ensure they have a safe place to stay…
Polk County Sheriff Searching For Lakeland Man Who Skipped Work Release
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 22-year-old De’Andre Gilford (AKA Guilford) on an active Polk…
Lakeland Square Mall from Shopping Hub to Residential Community
Lakeland Square Mall, situated on the northern side of Lakeland, Florida, has been a shopping cornerstone for…
Victim Trapped in Mobile Home Fire Rescued by Polk County Firefighters
Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a medical call in Babson Park overnight that escalated…
Despite lower fuel costs Lakeland Electric holds firm on the price
Lakeland Electric customers will not see a change in their fuel rates despite decreasing costs for…
The new power plant is over budget by $47 million and more than a year behind schedule
Lakeland Electric staff let the commissioners know that LE is running $47.3 million over their initial…
The burn ban implemented on Mar. 30 has been lifted
The burn ban implemented on Mar. 30 has been lifted by the Polk County Fire Chief.…
Did I marry a monster? Paul Viel another Disney Employee being held on a 2.7 million dollar bond
Disney employee Paul Viel was also arrested in a child pornography sting. Sheriff Grady Judd said…
90 and a half years old still going strong riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman’s life for more than…
PCSO Computer Crimes Unit charges eight for possession of child pornography during “OPERATION MAY’S MONSTERS”
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) charged eight suspects during “Operation…
1 hurt after a shooting in a Lakeland shopping center
A 27-year-old man was taken to an area hospital with gunshot wounds after an overnight shooting…
Policing expert raises concerns about Lakeland police arrest
Three officers are still on leave and one man is facing several charges months after a…
Local man faces DUI charges after driving a car into Lake Hollingsworth
According to police reports, Lakeland Police Department responded to a call at 4:29 a.m. Wednesday reporting…
LFD in action
This weekend (May 28), a passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on I-4 caught fire, temporarily shutting down…
Former Lakeland-Born NFL player shares ‘Trials to Triumph’ story in book and documentary
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother’s property in Lakeland. “It’s the only place we’ve…
Lakeland Electric has posted the following on its website and their Facebook page
UPDATE From Lakeland Electric: After an investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, we are removing…
The state pays nearly $97 million to protect almost 39000 acres from development
A dozen landowners have sold the conservation easements on 38,848 acres of their agricultural property to…
Hook Security gains $5.5 million in venture capital funding
The cybersecurity training firm Hook Security has announced it has received a round of $5.5 million…
LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH AQUATIC PLANT HARVESTING PROJECT
The City of Lakeland’s Lakes & Stormwater Division will begin an Aquatic Plant Harvesting project in…
Prolific criminal escapes from Lakeland hospital recaptured and picks up more criminal charges
A Lakeland man wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies was captured Thursday, May 25, 2023, then…
Man wounded in shooting at Lakeland shopping center
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Lakeland on Thursday. A large…
A Lakeland mom needs help replacing the van for her son who uses a wheelchair: can you help?
Kamryn, 23, needs the specialized van to get to frequent doctor’s appointments Being a parent is…
A Lakeland woman’s idea grows to nearly 9,400 people donating to each other
A Lakeland woman’s idea to give away items to families experiencing hardship during the pandemic, is…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Receives Regional Award for CAT III Project
Lakeland Linder International Airport received the 2023 SEC-AAAE General Aviation Airfield Project of the Year Award…
Polk restaurant closed temporarily after an inspection
Kash’s Red Top Pit Stop at 12160 U.S. 98 N. in Lakeland was ordered to close…
The Netherlands has changed its mind about selling 28 fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to a private US company Draken International
Draken International, a private company, will not be able to purchase a batch of F-16s. The…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Come on Florida! If Texas can do TNVR we can too
Come on Florida! If Texas can do TNVR we can too. Community cat caregivers and feeders,…
Activist arrested for battery for throwing panties at PCSO following the ceremony at the pregnancy center
A woman who protested a groundbreaking for a pregnancy center in Lakeland was later arrested, and…
PCPS Statement Regarding Incident at Blake Academy
We are aware of an incident at Blake Academy involving a student who made a TikTok…
15-year-old charged with attempted murder following a robbery at a Lakeland McDonald’s
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking to charge a 15-year-old as an adult on attempted…
Polk County Tourism Polk County Emergency Management and Publix Partner to Distribute 2023 Polk County Public Shelters Maps
In preparation for hurricane season, which begins on June 1, Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing and…
Fatal Crash Involving A Pedestrian
On May 18, 2023, at approximately 4:43 a.m., a City of Lakeland street sweeper was working…
LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH STORMWATER TREATMENT RETROFIT PROJECT
The City of Lakeland will begin construction to retrofit an existing stormwater pollution control device (PCD)…
Lakeland police utilize app to help officers and staff with mental health issues
Lakeland Assistant Police Chief Steve Pacheco has spent much of the last decade getting officers to…