Florida’s Leading Provider of Private Tag Agencies Opens New Lakeland Office The fastest-growing private vehicle tag…
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Lakeland man under investigation for domestic battery of a 65-year-old suffers medical episode and dies at a local hospital
A man arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in the early morning hours of Monday,…
RP Funding Center loses its director
What the ______ is going on at the RP center? Ten days after Lakeland Magic announced its…
Polk County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
Two horses have died in Polk County’s Green Swamp area from Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted…
Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy will close all 360 stores; closing sales to start Wednesday
Bed Bath & Beyond filed a bankruptcy petition today and announced it will begin winding down…
3 Polk restaurants were closed temporarily by inspectors
Three Polk County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors during the two-week period from April 3…
Polk County will end curbside recycling in October 2024
The City of Lakeland has inked a new contract with Republic Services to collect residents’ recyclables, but Polk…
CITY MANAGER SHAWN SHERROUSE PRESS STATEMENT – FLORIDA TROPICS
While the City was not aware of the timing of this announcement by the Florida Tropics,…
Polk HealthCare Plan May Be an Option if Medicaid Coverage Ends
Some low-income Polk County residents may soon find themselves at a healthcare coverage crossroads due to…
Exorbitant rent demands mean Tropics won’t return to RP Funding Center
After seven seasons of play in the Major Arena Soccer League, the Florida Tropics no longer…
Polk County Corrections Sergeant accused of threatening deputy while drunk
A 31-year-old Polk County Corrections Sergeant was arrested Tuesday after telling a deputy, “your time is…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland police investigating the death of homeless man
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a dead body found downtown on Thursday. Officers are investigating…
Lakeland man wins multi-million dollar top prize from Florida lottery
A 54-year-old from Polk County was the latest person to claim a top prize from the…
Skate World plans expansion as it marks its 50th anniversary
When Arlys “Pops” Talbert opened the original Skate World in the early 1970s, it occupied a…
Prepping for Thunderstorms
Florida has long been known as the lightning capital of the United States. In 2022, Polk…
Wanted Javion B Morris
Bail America posted bond for him on 12/14/2020, he is believed to suffer from mental health issues, his…
New Ordinance Aims to Protect Polk County’s Pedestrians and Drivers
Thanks to the passing of an ordinance at today’s Board meeting, Polk County pedestrians are no…
WATSON CLINIC CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER NAMED TOP FUNDRAISER IN READ LAKELAND’S ANNUAL KISS THE PIG CAMPAIGN
During a grand finale event held on Thursday, April 13 from the Lakeland Country Club, Watson…
Lakeland woman arrested after disrupting classes at elementary school, deputies say
A Lakeland woman was arrested after deputies said she disrupted classes at an elementary school. Deputies…
Lakeland Electric Unit 5 is shut down and needs $21 million in emergency repairs … more more money!!!
Lakeland Electric faces more than $21 million in emergency repairs to its flagship generator to get…
Korean War Veteran Had Wish to See Tampa Bay Lightning Play Detroit Red Wings Granted
Robert Talvensaari, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, had his wish to see his beloved Detroit Red…
Data shows LPD could be biased against Black and Hispanic drivers
Black and Hispanic drivers are more likely to be pulled over for a traffic stop in…
Lakeland college student designs device to protect runners
As an avid runner, Brooke Lierman had become tired of always having to look over her…
New Road Closures to Disrupt Polk County Traffic
Residential construction, a Polk County bridge replacement project, and two Florida Gas Transmission pipeline safety installations…
Polk restaurant was temporarily closed by inspectors 35 received warnings
Polk County restaurant was temporarily closed by state inspectors during the two-week period from March 20…
Magic Leaving Lakeland BYE, BYE
The team will be rebranded as the Osceola Magic and their new home will be in…
KINDERGARTEN WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
According to the American Red Cross, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death for…
Salad kits recalled from Publix test positive with Listeria
Fresh Express Incorporated, a brand sold at Publix and other retailers, is voluntarily recalling three varieties…
BAYHAN NAMED INTERIM DIRECTOR OF WATER UTILITIES
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed David Bayhan as Interim General Manager of Water Utilities, effective…
A PORTION OF GRIFFIN ROAD IMPACTED FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR
Lakeland Water Utilities has recently learned that a 600 ft. long section of 24” gravity sewer…
LGBTQ students demonstrate outside Lakeland High School
The past year has generated plenty of tears for Koi York, a senior at Harrison School…
Lakeland Electric Offers Free Trees to Customers Through Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees Program
Lakeland Electric is providing free trees to customers through Energy-Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program that…
Lakeland man arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash minutes after fleeing the scene
During the evening hours of Saturday, April 1, 2023, 29-year-old Colten McMullen (DOB 8/25/93) of Lakeland…
Suspect Arrested For Attempted First-Degree Murder
On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Lakeland Police arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa, charging him with two…
Here are two things you don’t want to miss this weekend before Sun ‘n Fun flies away
U.S. Navy Blue Angels The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels officially arrived Thursday morning at Sun ‘n…
Here’s a rare moment from yesterday Sun ‘n Fun
Here’s a rare moment from yesterday… where’d the tail number go? When #7 arrived Wednesday, it…
Some of Lakeland’s newest residents
Some of Lakeland’s newest residents!! Absolutely love living in downtown Lakeland photos by Kara White Williamson
The Festival of Miracles is coming to Lakeland
Festival of Miracles is coming to Lakeland, Florida. A week-long gospel crusade under the BIG “TENT…