98 blocked both directions in Lakeland, Crystal Lake area. 2 trauma alerts, extrication. Have to re-route…
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BREAKING NEWS – The Lakeland Grinch is out of jail on bond
Judge Grode ordered $8250.00 bond for RAHEIM JAMAAR JOHNSON and Johnson was released in 12/31/2021 spending…
New Year’s Baby at Lakeland Regional Health
Welcome to 2022 and a special welcome to baby girl Jade Lynn Sullivan born at 1:09am…
Building fire at Lakewood Terrace Apartments located at 1315 W 14th Street
LFD Responds to Building Fire at Lakewood Terrace ApartmentsLakeland, FL – Approximately 7:30 AM on Dec.…
Breaking News – THE LAKELAND GRINCH HAS BEEN ARRESTED…
Breaking News – THE LAKELAND GRINCH HAS BEEN ARRESTED… On December 29, 2021, PCSO detectives located…
Lakeland man arrested for DUI-Manslaughter after two-vehicle crash kills other driver
One man was killed and another critically injured Tuesday, December 28, 2021, as a result of…
Motorcyclist killed after pulling into the path of oncoming vehicle
A Polk City man was killed Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021, after he drove his motorcycle…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC GENERAL MANAGER ACCEPTS POSTION AS DIRECTOR OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY
Lakeland Electric General Manager Joel Ivy has accepted a position with Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L).…
CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to 5
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday cut the amount of time it recommends…
Polk County falling behind vaccination rates, why?
Polk County fully vaccinated: 56.9%, according to the CDC COVID-19 cases in Polk County rose last week…
Direct Potable Reuse Pilot
Ever wonder where that clean water comes from at a drinking fountain? In Polk County, drinking…
3 dead and 3 trauma alert patients flown to hospital after crash
Three people were killed and three more were seriously injured in a car crash in Polk…
Lakeland Magic (NBA G League) delays all games through Jan 5, 2022
The NBA G League today announced that its regular season, originally scheduled to tip off on…
Lakeland Man Arrested For His Fifth DUI
A tip from a witness Thursday night, December 23, 2021, helped Polk County deputies locate and…
***BREAKING NEWS*** Our Grinch now has a arrest warrant
Our Grinch from Lakeland has been identified by someone who wanted a little extra Christmas cash.…
Ashley Udick, General Manager, Aero Center Lakeland
2021 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40 https://tinyurl.com/yckpybwd Ashley Udick would like to see more outreach…
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Polk County by 32 Percent
Polk County has recently had a steep climb in COVID-19 positive cases that could be caused…
Follow up from yesterdays Breaking News – PCSO detectives searching for suspect “who has eggnog for brains” says Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a suspect who forced his way into the…
Theft of a fence from church property at 6565 South Florida Avenue
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a fence from church property at…
BREAKING NEWS: Front door kicked in. Presents stolen
Front door kicked in and presents stolen off Colonial and Jamestown Ave, Lakeland. Please share and…
PROPOSED TENOROC TRAIL
CITY OF LAKELAND AND FDOT LOOKING FOR PUBLIC INPUT The City of Lakeland in coordination with the…
2021 Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association (FFCA) Award of Excellence in Firefighter Safety, Health and Wellness
City of Lakeland, FL – Government Commission recognized Lakeland Fire Department this morning at the Commission…
Cory Skeates what is he doing now?
Cory Skeates former President and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Chamber what is he doing…
We are starting our fourth surge of COVID in Polk County
After Polk County has experienced its lowest COVID-19 positivity numbers in months during November. Positivity numbers…
16 new officers 1 public safety aide and congratulating Sergeant Mike Fuller on his promotion
Join us in welcoming 16 new officers, 1 public safety aide and congratulating Sergeant Mike Fuller…
Golden Corral on S Fl Ave closing — Aldi’s coming
The largest operator of franchised Golden Corral buffet restaurants, 33-unit 1069 Restaurant Group, has filed for…
No Squeeze Dec 20 – Jan 3
The Squeeze service will be closed for the holidays! We hope to see you riding it…
Air Traffic Noise Reduction Plan from Lakeland Linder has to start over again
Mayor Bill Mutz said, “This is a serious disappointment, and that’s about all we can say”.…
2 Dead Following Plane Crash into Lake Arietta in Auburndale
UPDATE: Officials say the plane is an amphibious type private airplane and it is locally registered. However,…
Prostitution and drug activities on Ohio street
Written by Cindy Lott Bad employee can cause a bad name for a company the company…
Have you seen Mercedes McLeod?
Detectives are attempting to locate 17-year-old Mercedes McLeod. Mercedes was observed at approximately 5:40 a.m. on…
PCSO Detectives investigating shooting in north Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the shooting of a man who broke into the…
Unidentified Man Dies in East Lakeland Fire
An unidentified man died inside a manufactured home during a structure fire Thursday in Lakeland. Polk…
Lakeland woman arrested for DUI Manslaughter for a vehicle crash that occurred earlier this year in Lakeland
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, PCSO detectives arrested 54-year-old Lisa Breeding of Lakeland for DUI Manslaughter and other charges…
Polk County Pursuit & Arrest
On December 16th at 9:59 AM, FHP Troopers located a stolen 2010 Hyundai Accent traveling eastbound on…
Lkld Live to close at the end of December
Lkld Live, a 6-year-old nonprofit arts organization that gave a platform to musicians and artists that…
Coronavirus Cases Up 9 Percent Recently In Polk County
Coronavirus cases continue to climb nationally as many parts of the country enter respiratory virus season.…
REX FLOYD CANNED TUNA CONCERT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO BAND EMERGENCY
The December 17th Canned Tuna Concert with REX FLOYD will be rescheduled to a later date because of a…
Polk County Sheriff deputies are investigating a crash involving a man and a horse
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Anderson Road, between Nichols Road…