The Lakeland grocery chain said it will not release a statement explaining its decision. Since COVID-19…
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Polk County deputies are looking for a former McDonald’s employee who they said burglarized his former workplace
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Melik Khayitov, 18, of Lakeland was caught on camera while…
SUICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, at approximately 10:29 a.m., patrol officers responded to the shopping center…
Death investigation
Officers and detectives are currently on scene at Shoppes of Lakeland Shopping Center in North Lakeland,…
Update on WACO Kitchen
Things are moving right along at WACO Kitchen in our terminal at Lakeland Linder International Airport.…
First bodega Market coming to downtown Lakeland
For the very first time, downtown Lakeland is set to receive its very own bodega storefront.…
Twelve suspects were arrested during “Operation Child Protector II” an investigation focused on online solicitation of minors
Beginning June 2, 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Auburndale Police Department, and Winter Haven Police Department…
Multiple car burglaries solved after teen suspect accidentally shoots himself with stolen gun
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were able to solve six recent car burglaries in…
Lakeland resident’s name emerges in Jan. 6 investigation
Julie Jenkins Fancelli Daughter of George Jenkins is a part-time Lakeland resident, and figures in new…
End of Watch Engineer/Paramedic Douglas Clemons
With a heavy heart, we share the untimely death of Polk County Fire Rescue Engineer/Paramedic Douglas…
Help Identify – Bank Robbery Suspect
Earlier today at approximately 12:36 p.m., the suspect in the photos walked into the TD Bank…
JASON WILLEY NAMED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Willey to Assistant Director…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 900…
Bryan Riley Plans Insanity Defense in the killing of four
Bryan James Riley’s Lawyers intend to argue that he was insane when he killed four people,…
Lakeland has a Velociraptor – come and see it before it’s gone
Have you seen what wandered into the Lakeland Antique Mall yesterday? This Velociraptor was originally displayed…
Vehicle versus structure call located in Lakeland
On Friday, #PCFR personnel responded to a vehicle versus structure call located in Lakeland, FL. Prior…
BS Ranch and Farm vs Lake Hancock
420,000,000 pounds of toxic sewer sludge was dumped a quarter-mile upstream of Lake Hancock. What’s your…
Lakeland-based Saddle Creek continues expansion with the Las Vegas distribution center
Lakeland-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced Thursday it plans to open a new distribution center in Las Vegas. The “shared-space…
20.4% increase in COVID cases in Polk County
New infections of COVID-19 and the positivity rate continue to rise in Polk County. The county registered…
Lakeland commission denies Lake Miriam Apartments
Commissioners will have one of three options Monday: to approve the development, to approve it with…
Customers WILL see higher bills as Lakeland Commission approves the Lakeland Electric fuel rate hike
Lakeland Commission has approved Lakeland Electric fuel rate from $40 to $60 per 1,000-kilowatt-hours starting July 1.
‘We shot him a lot’: PCSO shoots Lakeland man who threatened to kill wife, deputies
Polk County deputies shot and killed what they called an “active shooter” at a mobile home…
HERE IT COMES…Customers will see higher bills as Lakeland Electric seeks to raise the fuel rate
Lakeland Electric customers are likely to see their monthly bills increase this summer by $20 a…
Lakeland solicits new proposals for new management of RP Funding Center
Lakeland officials are enquiring to see if they can save taxpayers money by hiring a management…
DeSantis vetoes $50 million for Lakeland courthouse to house new appellate court
The construction of a state courthouse in Lakeland will have to wait. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Lk Miriam Apartments – City of Lakeland rules
Written by Linda Bagley Wiggs Google Lakeland Land Development Code 4.11 parking to find this. The…
Motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles
At approximately 7:30 AM on June 2nd, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call of…
The city of Lakeland has launched an interactive survey of South Florida Avenue ‘road diet’
The city of Lakeland launched an online survey Wednesday asking those who live, work and play along…
3 more insurance companies have stopped or will limit writing new business in Florida
Hurricane season is on the way and right now, some Florida homeowners are about to find…
Drones to face a hurricane-force test this season by NOAA Hurricane Hunters
The Hurricane Hunters at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland are some of the only…
Polk County paramedic punched a restrained patient
A Polk paramedic was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police said he punched an elderly patient while…
Lakeland man exposes himself, defecates in a clothing store
A Lakeland man was arrested Friday after committing obscene acting in a Treasure Island clothing store,…
5 children and a grandmother escape an accidental cooking fire in Lakeland
At approximately 5:30 PM on May 27th, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call of…
Road Diet Meeting
Do not forget that the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Lakeland, FL – Government are hosting a…
Lakeland Man Accused Of Having Child Pornography: PCSO Deputies
A Lakeland man who had a PCSO warrant for his arrest was taken into custody in Volusia…
City of Lakeland propaganda films – “Road Diet”
Editorial Stop with the propaganda films and tell the truth about the also called “Road Diet”…
PC Banking Payment Rejections Issue at Lakeland Electric
It has been brought to our attention that there may have been technical issues causing PC-Banking…
Can You Help Identify This Subject?
Detectives are seeking the identity of the subject shown in the video/photos related to a burglary…
Hurricane hunters are getting ready
Hurricane hunters are getting ready for what’s being predicted to be an above-average hurricane season. “We’re…
Culvers construction has begun S LKLD 98 S & Clubhouse
The new restaurant will be located on the corner of US-98 and Clubhouse Road, on the…
Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn gets 3 years in prison
Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for fatally…