At approximately 9:00 PM on May 22nd, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call of…
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Arrested Tianis Jones
UPDATE: SHE IS OUT ON BAIL where did she get $26,000 dollars? She has a $26000…
J. Burns Pizza Files for Third Location
With a location in Lakeland and Winter Haven, J. Burns Pizza Shop is looking to add…
Come Visit Us during Mobile Office Hours! FROM THE OFFICE OF RICK SCOTT
This week, the staff of Senator Rick Scott will be holding Mobile Office Hours to assist…
PCSO is looking for woman who threw a violent tantrum at a Lakeland McDonald’s
A Lakeland woman upset with the amount of time her order was taken at a Lakeland…
Exclusive: The City and the Fire Chiefs of Lakeland found guilty of committing unfair labor practices and retaliation against three firefighters
You can read the action of the hearing officer of the PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMISSION below…
Polk County Fire Rescue Receives Grant by Firehouse Subs Foundation
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded Polk County Fire Rescue a $36,665 grant to purchase…
2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Since 1985, Historic Lakeland, Inc. and the City of Lakeland’s Historic Preservation Board have recognized people and organizations doing the…
Keystone Road in Auburndale Closing for Three Weeks
Utility and turn lane construction for a new residential subdivision will close Keystone Road from Kimberle Court…
Lake Miriam Drive Apartments back on Monday’s city commission meeting
Ordinances (First Reading) Read the Pdf below Proposed 22-013; Amending Ordinance 3449, as Amended;Major Modification of…
A Neighbor pulls woman from Lakeland mobile home fire saves her life
At approximately 7:45 AM on May 13, Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) responded to a call for…
Encompass Health opens its 50-bed inpatient rehab hospital
Encompass Health announced its new 50-bed inpatient hospital has opened in Lakeland. The Encompass Health…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 11:26 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
The Squeeze to become free
Citrus Connection, Polk’s public transportation agency, voted Wednesday to make rides on the downtown system, dubbed The Squeeze, available…
CCDF-Polk Executive Director, Hannah Petersen, and CCDF-USA’s Legal Division
If Superintendent Heid’s opt in/opt out recommendation for library books does not protect the children in…
Polk County Sheriff Seeking Public’s Help in Lakeland Dollar General Store Armed Robbery
Polk County Sheriff’s Robbery detectives are seeking the public’s help in an armed robbery at the…
‘Road diet’ and Mayor Mutz is trying to protect it, but not everyone’s happy with S. Fl Ave in Dixieland
A lot of people are complaining about one of Lakeland’s busiest streets – after it was put…
TAX HOLIDAYS AND EXEMPTIONS 2022-2024
The 2022 Florida Legislature passed, and Governor DeSantis signed into law, nine sales tax holidays or temporary…
AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is thrilled to announce that Eric Crump has been named…
LAKELAND GIRLS ACADEMY’S operators are being sued for negligence and seeks more than $30,000 in damages
LAKELAND GIRLS ACADEMY’s operators have been sued by the parents of Naomi Wood, a 17-year-old student who died…
The 2022 Mayfaire by-the-Lake art festival winners:
Best of Show ($5,000) Jessie D. Reyes, Gainesville, Florida, Painting – Oil and Acrylics, Booth #20…
Denny’s buys Orlando restaurant chain Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Denny’s Corporation (Nasdaq: DENN), the franchisor and operator of the large franchised full-service…
FIRST FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 – Family Fun Night, sponsored by Lakeland Moonwalk
Every month, Downtown Lakeland shuts down the streets for our First Friday events. Thousands of visitors…
LAKELAND ICE ARENA NEW OUTDOOR RINK
Today was the GRAND OPENING at the Lakeland Ice Arena Outdoor Ball Hockey Rink!
A developer has revised a plan for controversial Lake Miriam apartments
The developer has submitted plans to reduce the size of this apartment complex adjacent to Lake Miriam Publix shopping…
FL Kohl’s Stores May Be Purchased By Competitor
All Kohl’s stores could be acquired by the brand’s arch-rival, per a New York Post report.…
Polk County man killed in morning crash that left the road closed for hours
A man was killed and another was injured in a Polk County crash that happened Thursday…
Accreditation of Victory Christian Academy
Update 5/1/2022 school will not provide the correct information, why? What are they afraid of “secrets”.…
1,400 Residences Planned for Wedgewood Golf Course
North Lakeland’s 90-year-old Wedgewood Golf Course has been sold to developers who propose building nearly 1,400…
How well do you know your children at Victory Christian Academy?
A Lakeland teen has multiple social media accounts, and she happens to be the daughter of…
In memory of a VCA coach…one year later
Coach Julio Borge works for the Tropics professional soccer league here in Lakeland but finds the…
IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR – LAKE AVENUE
An emergency sewer repair will start immediately along Lake Avenue just south of Main Street, in…
INTERSECTION CLOSURE AT LIME STREET AND MISSOURI AVENUE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
Starting Monday morning, May 2nd, the Wastewater Collection Division will close the intersection of West Lime…
Lovebug season is here
You might notice the small black flies with a red dot that swarm in pairs becoming…
Polk County Fire Rescue Offers Volunteer Program for Residents
Polk County Fire Rescue has recognized the benefit that volunteers provide to their community, especially during…
Cat Enthusiasts Feature A New Way To Hang Out With Furry Pets
Janette Deloach, the owner of Botany Cats, based out of Lakeland, Florida, is a cat enthusiast,…
Way to Go Officer Cuello!
Representatives from Lakeland Regional Health‘s Trauma Care Unit stopped by the station to present Officer Cuello…
Structure Fire
This past weekend #LFD crews responded to a fully engulfed structure fire. Thankfully all residents had…