A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy gave up his badge after being arrested for driving while…
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325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators live in Lakeland
There are 325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators that live within 5 miles of the Lakeland…
Tinsley Creative Embraces Growth with Five New Hires; Promotes Within
Tinsley Creative – a full-service brand management firm – is pleased to announce several new hires…
Federal vaccine mandate for any employers of over 100 employees is coming … City of Lakeland Mr. Mayor
The city of Lakeland is offering Vaccine Incentive Leave Days (see memo below) to the police…
Waco Kitchen could be coming to Lakeland Linder International Airport this March
Take out and take off from Lakeland Linder’s potential new restaurant: Waco Kitchen. Since its last renovation in 2001,…
Joinery Expansion in the works
The expansion of The Joinery food hall is in the works. Lakeland city commissioners will be…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR WILL CLOSE CHILES STREET OVERNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 2
On Tuesday, November 2 starting at 7 p.m., a contractor working for the City of Lakeland Wastewater…
LAKELAND PARK DRIVE CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE CARPENTER WAY FOR THREE MONTHS
The ongoing Lakeland Park Drive Connector project is halfway through completion. On November 11th, 2021, the…
Mutz admits to Daniel Figueroa reporter with Florida Politics that he supports BLM
From Florida Politics, “Bill Mutz said he supports Lakeland’s Black Lives Matter leaders, but not necessarily…
What are the most common Halloween injuries seen in the emergency room?
The countdown to Halloween is on! The most common injury on Halloween is a risk for…
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area Among The Most Dangerous In America
The U.S. reported over 551,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending October 21,…
Fatal crash, deputies say Lakeland man was not wearing a seat belt
A Lakeland man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in which he was not wearing a…
Car Accident on South Florida Ave
Multiple vehicle accident including property damage on Black Swan Tattoo Friday night Oct 23, 2021
Polk County utility notice
Polk County Utilities will be constructing new valves in the water main along the Christina Parkway…
Daniel Strader leaves prison after 26 years
Daniel Strader, who carried out one of the largest financial fraud schemes in Polk County history,…
Why is Mayor Mutz still using taxpayer money to defend the moving of the cenotaph from Munn Park?
Can’t find we find a proper solution to this issue that plagues this city. A group…
Help Locate Bruce “Robbie” Robinson?
**UPDATE** Robbie has been located safe. Tonight we received a report of a missing person, Bruce…
The City of Lakeland now owns 101.46 acres for future Community Park
The City of Lakeland closed on land purchased for a future community park in southwest Lakeland.…
Lakeland Firefighters have resumed their training schedules
Lakeland Firefighters have resumed their training schedules and are back in full swing out at our…
A Great Day for the swan’s – Lake Morton swans given clean bill of health
A day after Lakeland parks and recreation workers corralled 62 swans at Lake Morton; the birds on Wednesday…
Protect Building Sites from Theft
Building is booming in Polk County and so are construction-related thefts, according to feedback received by…
Swan around-up 2021 Day 1
We are on Lake Morton this morning corralling swans so they are all ready to see…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident westbound SR-400 at Milepost 43, west of SR-559
V-1, a 2017 marked Florida Highway Patrol Dodge patrol car, was stationary in the inside shoulder…
Lakeland firefighters were recognized by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Lakeland firefighters were recognized by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution this…
Lakeland City Commission Approves Shipping Containers for Housing and Small Businesses Use
Shipping containers now can be used as tiny homes on property zoned for mobile homes or…
100’s of Mutz Campaign Signs Missing?????
Mutz is blaming other campaigns for taking his campaign signs. Lakeland Gazette has reported before that…
Motorcycle accident
North 98 Between Sleepy Hill Rd and Mall Access 1The northbound lanes of US 98 North…
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Lakeland Thursday evening
One man was killed and another suffered only minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash near Lakeland…
Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. Is No More!!!
Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. President and Registered Agent JARVIS WASHINGTON failed to file their…
LFD Announces New Assistant Chief of Operations
Fire Chief Douglas E. Riley is pleased to announce Harley J Wilson III, former Battalion Chief…
It’s Pumpkin Patch time……. the lawn of the First United Methodist Church says it fall.
The Pumpkin Patch, which kicked off Saturday with family festivities, is open Monday through Friday, 3…
Cops For Kids
Looking to share some goodwill and #cheer this coming holiday season? Donate to our #CopsForKids Toy…
Qgiv Reaches $2 Billion in Funds Raised by Nonprofits
Qgiv, a leading provider of nonprofit fundraising technology, enters its fourth quarter having reached a new…
Mayor Bill Mutz has an issue now …. Illegal campaign signs
Mutz has placed 4×4 signs on properties without the owner’s permission. Glenn Harwell, who owners the…
Accident on Memorial Blvd and Florida Ave – Please choose an alternate route
A semi-trailer has overturned at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Memorial Boulevard. There are no…
Why is Polk County struggling to hand out $38 million in rental assistance?
The Problem of all Problems: State and local governments have struggled to dispense this money among…