Gastroenterology specialist Lijian Wang, MD., D.Sc. is now accepting appointments from his new practice at Watson Clinic Main…
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THREE PARKS TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 13-20
The pedestrian bridge in Peterson Park, connecting the southern portion of Three Parks Trail to New…
Judge blocks Gov. DeSantis’ mask ban from remaining in place
A Leon County judge Wednesday blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mandatory masks at schools from remaining…
Polk health care leaders push back on the commission’s letter to DeSantis. Board to revise the message
At a long meeting Tuesday that got unruly — at one point a resident was escorted out for cussing at a…
Publix Announces First Store in The Bluegrass State
Today Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it has signed a lease for its first store in…
WATSON CLINIC FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR PATIENTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 13
Starting Monday, September 13, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across…
Loved ones mourn man killed in Lakeland shooting
Justice Gleason is the only victim whose name has been publicly released by law enforcement. Those…
Dyer Difference Award Recognizes Early Learning Coalition
Every year, more than 12,000 children in Polk County benefit from the Early Learning Coalition’s…
Judge sets no bond for Marine
Bryan Riley, 33, of Brandon served as a U.S. Marine sharpshooter in Iraq and Afghanistan, and…
Official Polk County Jail mugshot for quadruple homicide suspect Bryan Riley
Here is the official Polk County Jail mugshot for quadruple homicide suspect 33-year-old Bryan Riley and…
Video: Bryan Riley, the suspect in quadruple killing in Lakeland, escorted to jail
Sheriff’s officials say Bryan Riley of Brandon killed four people in North Lakeland early Sunday morning,…
Update: Shooter kills 4, including baby, shoots 11-year-old girl multiple times, Sheriff Grady Judd says
Four people were killed, an 11-year-old girl was shot and deputies came under fire early Sunday in a…
Polk County Public School District has released their new COVID-19 Dashboard
The Polk County Public School District has released their new COVID-19 Dashboard, which allows users to…
4 people, including infant dead by ‘Survivalist’ shooter on meth, says Polk County Sheriff
Five people were shot and four are dead, including an infant, after an active shooter situation…
Lakeland Fire Department was recognized as a Mission: Lifeline – EMS GOLD PLUS agency
Lakeland Fire Department was recognized by the American Heart Association as a Mission: Lifeline – EMS…
Polk Co. commissioner drafts letter asking Gov. DeSantis to make ivermectin widely available
Polk County commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on whether or not to send a letter…
Five Below and Burlington coming to Merchants Walk on S Florida Ave
The sign out front at Merchants Walk shopping plaza may still bear the Stein Mart name but the…
Construction has started on new Culver’s in North Lakeland
Nate Devine has been busy this year as a Culver’s franchise owner. “I moved to Florida to open…
The PCSO Dodge Chargers are good patrol cars. Those engines really purr
The PCSO Dodge Chargers are good patrol cars. Those engines really purr. But on Thursday, September…
Lakeland City Commissioner Phillip Walker Elected President of Florida League of Cities, Inc
Florida League of Cities Elects New Officers for 2021-2022 – Lakeland City Commissioner Phillip Walker Elected…
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021 Register Today with Coupon Code HONOR21 and…
Electrical Fire at Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates
Electrical Fire at Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates Approximately 1:45 PM on Sept. 2, Lakeland Fire…
LFD Crews Respond to a Building Fire of Multi-family Dwelling
LFD Crews Respond to a Building Fire of Multi-family Dwelling Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Labor Day Holiday Schedules
Parks & Recreation Labor Day Holiday Schedules Monday, September 6 CLOSED: All Libraries, Recreation Centers, and…
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association volunteers will be selling at the Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb…
Recent graduation at Polk State College’s Institute of Public Safety
Polk State College’s Institute of Public Safety Lindsey Sishan received the Preceptor of the Year Award.…
DAN SIGNOR KICKS-OFF CANNED TUNA CONCERT SERIES
The City of Lakeland is hosting a new live music series called the Canned Tuna Concerts…
Tucker Returns to LRH
Today was “Tucker Tuesday at LRH.” Tucker, a Samoyed breed dog, is a beloved therapy dog…
BREAKING NEWS: The full Florida House was just emailed a poll request for a special session to outlaw mask mandates and vaccine requirements
If 50% plus 1 agree a special session would happen on one idea to outlaw mask…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Healthcare Freedom for Healthcare Workers Rally
Register for the rally here Here we go! Let’s do this! Sign up and add in…
Lakeland Electric crews response
Lakeland Electric crews this morning in response to a call for assistance from our colleagues in…
Lakeland Woman Struck & Killed Near Duff Road
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit investigated a vehicle…
Sewer Project & Closing Wilder Road on Wednesday for One Week
A new sewer main installation will close Wilder Road just east of the intersection at US…
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis, state agencies’ blanket ban on mask mandates are illegal
A Florida judge ruled partially in favor of parents suing Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department…
Memorial service set Polk County sheriff’s deputy who died of COVID-19
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a memorial service for Deputy Christopher Broadhead will be held in…
Clear The Shelters
Every Saturday through September 18 PCAC will offer free adoptions, as part of #cleartheshelters. Every adoption…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Emergency Repairs Close Fish Hatchery Road in the Combee Area
Emergency repairs to correct damage to Fish Hatchery Road from a telecom boring project have closed…