Polk County Utilities will be upgrading water mains on Christina Boulevard in Southwest Lakeland beginning Monday,…
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Lakeland Electric will lay off about 26 employees
Lakeland Electric will let go of approximately 26 employees this week. It’s thought to be the utility’s first…
Polk School Board Takes No Action on the Mask Issue
The masks remain optional in Polk county public schools. Polk School Board members heard passionate debate…
Polk Residents Should be Cautious of Water Mailers
Water mailers advertising a free water inspection have been sent to Polk County residents and they…
LFD took delivery of its newest fire truck today
Lakeland Fire has some exciting news to share … LFD took delivery of its newest fire…
Swan refurbished
We are excited about the new Polk Tax Collector’s Swan and are grateful to Joe Tedder…
2021 Brotherhood Ride Stops In Lakeland to Honor Fallen Officers Ken Foley and Paul Dunn
Yesterday we were honored when the riders of the 2021 Brotherhood Ride stopped in Lakeland to…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Stop the Mandate on Healthcare Professionals petition has reached over 1500 signatures
Their petition states: Healthcare providers have a responsibility to practice the ethical principle of patient autonomy.…
Polk School Board Vice-Chair Kay Field is asking for a 30-day mask requirement
With rising public concern about school safety as COVID numbers increase in Polk County, Polk School…
Polk EMS is critically strained; asking not to call 911 for non-emergencies
Ambulances backed up outside of Lakeland Regional’s ER could be seen multiple times earlier this week.…
Gov. Ron DeSantis came to Lakeland on Saturday morning to announce the opening of a monoclonal antibody clinic in Polk County
The clinic is set up at Lakes Church, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd., and will be open…
Tampa’s Doctors of the Year: Dr. Prowler
Lakeland Regional Health’s very own Dr. Vanessa L. Prowler has been named one of Tampa’s Doctors…
On Point: Polk News Beat – August 20, 2021
This week’s topics: • Polk Fire Chief Speaks About 9-1-1 Usage• Florida Southern College COVID-19 Approach…
COVID-19 Levels Increase 600% in Orange County’s Sewage: Report says
Sampling wastewater to predict outbreaks in COVID-19 is being done all over the U.S. Orange County…
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Crash
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a 75-year-old female was struck by a…
First-ever Peppa Pig theme park taking shape at Legoland Florida
The world of Peppa Pig, the popular children’s TV show character, will come to life at…
Polk County Public Schools Update on COVID-19 cases
Students Quarantined 2191 Staff Quarantined 137 PCPS has updated our COVID-19 case data at polkschoolsfl.com/covidcases. Please…
Join Us in Welcoming the Newest Members Joining LPD
Eight new members have started our 7-week mini-academy after recently graduating from the Polk State College…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Summer Palooza 2021 has been rescheduled
We are excited to announce that Summer Palooza 2021 has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 A.M. to…
PCSO Arrests Woman during a Massage Parlor Investigation
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted…
COVID-19 vaccination pop up clinic hosted by the Republican Club of Lakeland and the health department
In July, U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Ring, a retired Lakeland Police sergeant and president of…
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center – New Update to Elective Surgical Procedures
Beginning Monday, August 23, 2021, all non-urgent elective cases will be postponed at Lakeland Regional Health…
Piper Cherokee made an emergency landing on SR-570
On August 17th, 2021, at 11:19 PM, a Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing…
Sheena Butts from Lakeland Regional Health Named to 2021 Class of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators
Lakeland Regional Health is proud to announce that Sheena Butts, MEM, CSSBB, Associate Vice President or Surgical and…
Lakeland Linder seeks to serve up a new restaurant
It’s been more than two years since Lakeland Linder International Airport had a restaurant. The city’s…
Lakeland may finally be getting a new cell tower near the Polk Parkway
The city of Lakeland may finally be getting a cell tower after two denials over the past…
‘I’m a pedophile:’ Hialeah man arrested in Polk County accused of raping 15-year-old
The man had a tattoo with the victim’s name on his forearm, sheriff says A man…
Hospitals feel the squeeze
Last week, the hospital announced it would be temporarily postponing elective surgeries requiring an overnight stay.…
‘Avoid using the 911 system’ if you can, Polk’s EMS leader urges
Ambulances backing up outside Lakeland Regional as EMS crews are ‘critically stretched.’ A burly man with…
A Lakeland man has been arrested on charges of child abuse and resisting arrest.
On Monday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 29-year-old Jose Luis Garcia of Lakeland for Child…
Lack of FDEP enforcement why?
DEP continues to carefully monitor weather and site conditions at the Piney Point facility. But refuses…
Rita’s Ice is coming
Rita’s Ice is coming to Market Square Shopping Center. While an exact opening date is TBA,…
COVID-19 cases in Polk County Schools
Polk County Public Schools is committed to transparency and will provide weekly updates on how COVID-19…
Congratulations Inspector Taylor Riley!
Congratulations Inspector Taylor Riley! Inspector Riley has earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Certified Fire Protection…
Pop-up vaccination clinic
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County will conduct a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Aug.…
Free services, including hearing tests, dental screenings and lots more
Health and help are on the way! August 18 from 2-6 PM Wabash Community Center, Lakeland.…