A Polk County man will spend nearly 10 years behind bars for leading a forced farm…
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DEATH INVESTIGATIONS
On Friday, December 30, 2022, at approximately 5:26 a.m., Unform Patrol was dispatched to a reported…
Top Ten Articles in 2022 on the Lakeland Gazette
Lakeland Gazette has had nearly 16 million hits in 2022 with a daily average of over…
Driver facing charges of reckless driving, assault on a law enforcement officer and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage
Clinton Eric Bishop, 44, of Tampa, is facing charges of reckless driving, assault on a law…
2 men dead in Lakeland US92 is partially shut down
Two men are dead after a shooting Thursday afternoon near Fish Hatchery Road and U.S. 92…
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In Lakeland
While Lakeland doesn’t have a famous New Year’s countdown and giant ball drop like Times Square…
Plant City strawberries survive Christmas weekend cold snap
The livelihoods of local farmers were on the line throughout the frigid Christmas weekend in Tampa…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UPDATE
On Monday, December 26, 2022, at approximately 5:26 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the Providence…
2 shot at Lakeland apartment complex, suspect at large
Two people were shot at a Lakeland apartment complex on Monday evening, police said. Officers were…
Lakeland was named one of the Best Choices for Retirement in 2022 According to U.S. News & World Report
Where to retire is arguably a very important decision. You want to choose somewhere that will…
1 person sustained burns after Lakeland home catches fire on Christmas Eve
One person was hurt in a fire that destroyed a home in Lakeland early Saturday morning.…
Lakeland activists want answers after multiple videos showed a police officer punching a man
Polk County activists are calling for answers after videos posted on social media show a man punched…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES
ADDITIONAL DERMATOLOGY MEDICAL PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert dermatology medical…
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued a freeze warning for the region on Christmas Eve as arctic air moves across the state
A winter storm that has frozen much of the country is bringing below-freezing temperatures to Florida,…
Lakeland Police officer punches man several times during arrest why?
A video circulating social media shows a Lakeland Police officer punching a man who is already…
Axon Body cameras rolling out at LPD
Lakeland Police Department is rolling out body-worn cameras to more than 100 uniformed patrol officers. According…
Florida’s Lack of Public Funding Shines in New State Health Rankings
Written by Mike Moen Florida News Connection Florida is 27th in the country when measuring health…
Lakeland City Commission voted for Three Lanes for South Florida Avenue in Dixieland
Lakeland city commissioners voted 4-1 today to recommend that the Florida DOT maintain a three-lane configuration…
Lakeland Commission Set to Vote on South Florida Avenue on Monday
Lakeland city commissioners are voting to recommend that the Florida Department of Transportation maintain a three-lane…
12-Year-old Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self In Lakeland
On Friday, December 16, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to a residence…
Lakeland Mom creates toy drive for hospitalized children
A Lakeland woman thought of a way to bring holiday cheer to children who won’t be…
17-year-old Pennsylvania fugitive with murder warrant arrested in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff’s Office jas arrested 17-year-old Henry Madera, Jr. of Mulberry who was wanted by the Reading City…
Lakeland man charged with assaulting a teacher
A Lakeland man was arrested and charged this week after police officials say he gained access…
Multilingual FEMA staff will be in Lakeland
Multilingual FEMA staff will be in Lakeland, at or near your neighborhood (Details immediately below). Families and…
PCPS Announces Presidential Scholars Honorees for 2023
Polk County Public Schools is proud to announce our honorees for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars…
City of Lakeland Firefighters will be the first to train on a $9 Million Aircraft Simulator
The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting simulator allows firefighters to train for aircraft fires in a…
Polk County Fire Captain arrested for allegedly having sex with minor Fire Rescue cadet
A Polk County Fire Captain was arrested last month after allegedly having sex with a minor…
Polk County realtor catches strangers having sex in client’s pool
A couple was arrested after a realtor allegedly witnessed them having sex in her client’s pool,…
43-year-old Lakeland man struck and killed in hit-and-run crash
A 43-year-old man from Lakeland died Saturday after he was struck while walking along U.S. Route…
Illegally altered firearms were recovered by Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies while assisting FHP on a traffic stop; two people arrested
Two people were arrested and two illegally altered firearms were seized by the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland home goes up in flames killing 2 dogs
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one else was reported hurt. Two…
The Great Purpling of Lakeland
Streetlights in Lakeland are turning purple. Is it just a fluke — or a warning of…
US Navy Blue Angels at Lakeland Linder International Airport Dec 7, 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here for more photos Advance members of the United States Navy Blue…
Polk tax collector warns about private companies overcharging for vehicle registrations online
The Polk County Tax Collector’s Office says customers are being overcharged by private online companies for…
Former Polk County deputy arrested for stealing from Walmart 9 times
A Polk County detention deputy ended up on the other side of the jail bars after…
Neo-Nazi Protesters display Nazi flags outside a local charity event featuring drag queen shows
All photos by Jason DeShazo A Neo-Nazi group of men carrying Nazi flags and performing Hitler…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, at approximately 7:13 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
It’s not just Sheriff Grady Judd who is not listening to the facts!
Written by: G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH Retired Clinical Assistant Professor, and Service Head Shelter Medicine…