“We’re coming after you. That’s right, you,” Sheriff Grady Judd said. “You’re not gonna shoot up…
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Consecutive CSX Rail Crossing Closures Underway from Bradley Junction to Hardee County Line
Rolling rail crossing upgrades by CSX Transportation (CSX) continue to make their way south from Bradley Junction…
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present “Alice”
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present “Alice” by the theatre department. There are…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
U.S. Attorney has announced a press conference about the Lakeland mass shooting
U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg will be announcing federal charges related to Lakeland’s mass shooting on North…
Antifascists Remove And Burn Neo-Nazi Flyers Targeting Lakeland Community
Report on antifascist clean-up of the Lakeland, Florida neighborhood, after neo-Nazis dropped flyers. Prior article https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2023/02/12/neo-nazis-have-shown-up-in-lakeland-again/…
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash in Polk County
Polk County deputies said a person was killed Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash near Polk…
Some constitutional offices are about to change in Polk County
Marsha Faux, who has served as Property Appraiser for Polk County since 2001, said that she…
Neo-Nazis have shown up in Lakeland again
These men were coming into neighborhoods today throwing literature that is anti-Semitic into yards, including ours.…
Construction to officially start for Lakeland’s new mixed-use development ‘Lake Wire’
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for Lakeland’s new mixed-use development called “Lake Wire.” This milestone event…
Five Polk County not-for-profits receive $10,000 grants through Florida Fund
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has announced awards of $10,000 each to five non-profit organizations in…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, Feb 8, 2023, at approximately 6:09 a.m., a silver F-150 truck was traveling northbound…
CCDF’s latest challenge on books in Polk school libraries
While the public debate had ended and a majority of Polk County School Board members voted…
Part of Florida Ave is shut down while LPD investigates a vehicle crash
UPDATE: South Florida Avenue reopened after crash investigation Lakeland Police have shut down both directions of…
80 employees are temporarily out of work because of the fire at Texas Cattle Company Steakhouse
It’s the place where Lauren Rodriguez has worked for four years, earning a living to take…
Update on the Texas Cattle Company fire
“That is still unfolding,” said Stephen Gary, the restaurant’s operating partner. Gary said the restaurant office,…
A fire broke out last night at Texas Cattle Company
No one was injured, and firefighters were able to put out the flames early this morning.…
Real Lakeland police chief warns about fake police chief scheme
A thief is pretending to be Lakeland’s top cop, threatening to arrest people if they don’t…
Lakeland mass shooting suspect dies after police pursuit
A suspect in Lakeland’s mass shooting is dead after leading Lakeland police officers on a lengthy…
LPD tag scanners check nearly 250,000 plates in 2 weeks
Lakeland Police Department has spent more than a month gradually rolling out upgraded equipment to its…
In Lakeland and beyond, work remains between police and people of color
State investigators are looking into the actions of four members of the Lakeland Police Department in…
A 70-year-old woman is suing MidFlorida Credit Union for racial discrimination
A 70-year-old retired teacher is suing her credit union claiming racial discrimination, and negligence, after she…
No storms? What do hurricane hunters and forecasters do the other 6 months of the year?
Between the hum of the plane’s engine and the blasting winds outside, Cmdr. Adam Abitbol listens…
CSXT Closing County Road 640 Rail Crossing in Mulberry Area
CSX Transportation (CSXT) is adding another track maintenance project to its recent crossing upgrades in the unincorporated…
Total Electric Bill Will Lower Even With the Proposed Base Rate Increase
Today, Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of base rate increases and…
Ministries offer food and help in Lakeland community shaken by drive-by shooting
Three days after gunshots rang out on North Iowa Avenue, a very different scene unfolded just…
LFD paramedic interns practiced basic and advanced airway techniques with Aeromed
This week #LFD paramedic interns practiced basic and advanced airway techniques with Aeromed, who provided a…
Lakeland man arrested for DUI-Manslaughter and other charges for a fatal weekend crash
Traffic Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man responsible for a…
Lakeland shooting rocks community
Terry Coney, president of the NAACP’s Lakeland Branch, said the community needs to come together to…
In Monday’s shooting, we have reason to believe this was a targeted event
“We have reason to believe this was a targeted event, that it was not a random…
Lakeland police find the vehicle involved in the drive-by shooting that wounded 11; still searching for suspects
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital, bringing the total number…
SILVER ALERT – LEO KULAK
UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Mr. Kulak has been canceled. He has returned home safe. The…
REWARD OFFERED THROUGH CRIME STOPPERS
The Lakeland Police Department continues to seek information related to a shooting that took place at approximately…
SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Ten people were shot in Lakeland, a few blocks north of downtown ………… Lakeland PD Chief…
Meritorious Service Awards by the Knights of Columbus 2546
Congratulations to LakelandPD 911 Dispatcher Cindy Mortillaro and Officer Sean Mulderrig! Both were recognized with Meritorious…
Newborn Baby Girl Found Abandoned Near Mobile Home Park In Mulberry
The baby was wrapped in a blanket with the placenta still attached. Medics estimate she’d been…
Lakeland Community Building Residential Plans Advance
Tribal Community Development (TCD) officials continue to move forward on construction plans for a community building…
Developers tracking SunRail train into Polk including Lakeland
According to Lakeland Community and Economic Development Planning and Transportation Manager Chuck Barmby, area developers are…