It’s that time of year again – time for Polk Sheriff’s Charities to give away hundreds…
Category: Local
Get ready to “Squeeze” into downtown Lakeland
Pilot Project launches November 29 with lunchtime service The time is coming soon to “Squeeze” into…
Annual Lakeland Christmas parade
On Thursday, December 2, 2021 the Annual Lakeland Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of…
Rezoning for 241 multi-family housing
Meeting on Tuesday at 830 am to change the zoning for the land located behind the…
Lakeland Punk Flea Market and Art Crawl
The Lakeland Punk Flea Market, Art Crawl Florida, Buena Market, and the LDDA have partnered up…
Service Disruption Amtrak
Notice of Service Disruption due to Track Work in Tampa. Lakeland Passengers will be bused to…
Structure fire call time 8:02 pm at 5420 Wilmington Cr Medulla Lkld. 3 story structure
Smoke coming from 2nd floor Commercial fire, full 12 unit call out. 8:06 pm. on scene,…
Vehicle vs Train Wabash & Old Tampa Hwy, Possible Derailment
8:54 911 call PCFR Engine, rescue, Bat Chief & Heavy 9 on scene PCFR Requesting CSX…
Fire at Sonny’s on 98 North
Sonny’s on 98 North, Lakeland. Multiple fire engines and cops, parking lot cleared in seconds and…
COVID cases in Polk County is seeing increase again
Polk County has experienced a rise in new COVID-19 infections for the first time in 11…
Orlando Health new hospital in Lakeland set to open in fall of 2024
Orlando Health is officially moving forward on the construction of its Lakeland Highlands Hospital located on…
Ovation Bistro: Routine inspection Oct. 27. Follow-up needed
4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 27. Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative…
Pastor Jay Dennis returning to pulpit at new church
Jay Dennis retired pastor of Church at the Mall, is launching City Central Church, which he…
Watermain Break Roadway Repave
George Jenkins Blvd. (Watermain Break Roadway Repave) City of Lakeland, Florida (November 12, 2021) — (SR 548) George…
Winter Haven Woman with Shovel Shot Four Times, Killed By PCSO Deputy
Jessiram Rivera threatened a Polk County deputy with a shovel and refused to stop, sheriff said,…
PCSO recovered body of a Zephyrhills man and his car from a pond Thursday
The body of a Zephyrhills man was found in his car, Thursday, November 11, 2021, submerged…
How safe is Lakeland Regional Hospital?
New safety grades released by a national watchdog organization focused on improving health care in the…
Shooting – Limited information
PCSO reporting a shooting at 4025 Winding Vine Drive Highland City. PCSO on scene secure ems…
Two accidents happened literally in front of me today
Written by Kim Esposito Two accidents happened literally in front of me today … First was…
Update: PCS Deputy Involved Shooting and Kills Woman Coming At Him with a Shovel
Deputy-involved Shooting in Polk County: Woman Attacked Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant with a Shovel The…
Lake Wales man killed in single-vehicle crash; PCSO investigating
The Traffic Homicide Unit from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a fatal single-vehicle…
17-year-old’s death at Lakeland Girls Academy ruled natural, no charges filed against leadership
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has closed the criminal case involving the spring 2020 death of a…
George Jenkins Blvd. Emergency Closure
George Jenkins Blvd. (Watermain Break) City of Lakeland, Florida (November 10, 2021) — (SR 548) George Jenkins Blvd.…
The PCSB UNANIMOUSLY voted to DELETE Mask Policy 8450.01
8450.01 stated: Face coverings are optional for the 2021-2022 school year unless it becomes required by…
Homicide or Self Defense?
On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly after 1:10 am, uniform patrol officers responded to the 100…
Homicide Downtown Update:
On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly after 1:10 am, uniform patrol officers responded to the 100…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION DOWNTOWN LAKELAND
On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly after 1:10 am, uniform patrol officers responded to the 100…
Lakeland Police Department Fallen Heroes Memorial
You can support the Lakeland Police Department Fallen Heroes Memorial by sponsoring a personalized brick. The…
Florida to close half its monoclonal antibody sites including Lakeland
They closed the Lakeland site Friday evening Florida is closing half its monoclonal antibody therapy sites,…
Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade Saturday
Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade Saturday! Come Line the Streets to Show Support for our Veterans…
NO MASK VOTE NOV 9 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
Please come out and support the removing of Board Policy 8450.01Back on April 27, 2021 we…
Explosion at Cutrale Citrus Juices USA
Explosion report 3:04 PM EDT 11/4/21 by PCFR602 MCKEAN ST, AUBURNDALE, FL 1 patient is injured…
Kroger is taking on Publix in Florida without opening a single grocery store — and building a blueprint for its future
Kroger wants to attract tens of thousands of new customers in Florida — and it plans to…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Why is a Polk County School Bus in a drive thru food bank?
Polk County Bus 1319 between hours 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm 10/25/2021 was in line at…
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics wrapped up their three-week orientation last…
Lettuce Recalled In FL Because Of Listeria Risk: FDA
Several packages of lettuce sold at Kroger, Walmart and other grocery chains via Dole in 10…
Man illegally in U.S. arrested by PCSO for attempted murder
22-year-old Nelson Carpio Garcia, who is in the country illegally, was arrested by PCSO deputies on…
PCSO detectives charge 16 registered sexual offenders and predators during the Halloween initiative
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,…
MAIN STREET PATHWAY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED SPRING 2022
The City of Lakeland recently started the Main Street Pathway project that includes the construction of…