The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday that individuals using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
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Congratulations, Commissioner Phillip Walker!
Commissioner Phillip Walker was sworn in as the Florida League of Cities, Inc. President. The Florida…
McKeel Academy staff must mask up after 12 individuals test positive for COVID-19
The Schools of McKeel Academy have issued a mask mandate for all staff, effective Tuesday after 12 individuals tested positive…
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
Lakeland, FL – As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of…
Lightning strike causes fire at Pineberry Street residence
At approximately 4:40 PM on Aug. 12, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call for a…
Peace River Center’s Virtual Run “Recovery is a Marathon, Not a Sprint” Promotes Awareness and Raises Funds for Mental Illness Recovery
Peace River Center (PRC), a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties is…
McKeel Academy students, staff must wear masks indoors for two weeks
The Schools of McKeel Academy issued a two-week mask mandate Thursday afternoon for all students and staff at the charter system’s…
Polk Roads & Drainage Opening Sandbag Fill Sites
Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all Roads and Drainage maintenance units tomorrow…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
The city of Lakeland reimplements masks for employees
Lakeland officials are following the lead of Bartow and Haines City in implementing stronger COVID policies…
WATSON CLINIC SPECIALISTS RECEIVE SPECIAL DESIGNATION IN GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology has granted a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Mulberry Maintenance Crew Detects Ammonia Leak
Jim Gibbs was prepared to clean up oil drums and discarded oil filters on the side…
Lakeland Regional Health to Temporarily Postpone Elective Surgical Procedures and Will Continue to Limit Visitation
Lakeland Regional Health will temporarily postpone elective surgeries that require an inpatient stay beginning Monday, August…
“We pay more than minimum wage”: New Krispy Kreme location fully staffed in 2 months
There’s a new Krispy Kreme location in North Lakeland, and it just hired nearly 80 new…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy injured by a homemade explosive device
A Polk County deputy sheriff investigating a disturbance at the Economy Motor Lodge in Dundee, Florida,…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
BUDGET WORKSHOP – CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
As a follow-up to the FY 2022 Budget Workshop held on July 15, 2021, a second…
Face coverings and masks will remain optional for PCPS students and staff during the 2021-22 school year
Face coverings and masks will remain optional for PCPS students and staff during the 2021-22 school…
On this day in #1904 Happy Birthday
Lakeland’s City Council votes to buy the power plant from Bruce Neff for $7,500. The offer…
Three of the five Polk County Commissioners called the vaccine “experimental.”WHY?
Driven by the radically contagious delta variant, COVID-19 is spreading briskly through Polk County residents. Now…
Help Locate James Campbell and you could be eligible for a reward.
Officers are attempting to locate 44-year-old James Andrew Campbell related to an Aggravated Assault and burglary.…
Asphalt preservation treatment to the Lake Hollingsworth Recreational Path
Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin applying an asphalt preservation treatment to the…
PUBLIC NOTICE PORTION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR CRANE REMOVAL
WHO: Summit Consulting building contractors WHAT: Road closure WHY: Remove tower crane WHEN: August 18 – 20,…
Florida education leaders tie mask-wearing to ‘harassment’ from Governor
Students subjected to the “harassment” of having to wear masks in class would be eligible to transfer…
SANITARY SEWER WORK WILL TAKE PLACE ON A PORTION OF SYLVESTER ROAD TO REHAB A 24-INCH MAIN PROJECT THAT WILL USE CURE IN PLACE TECHNOLOGY
The City of Lakeland continues with sewer rehabilitation work using cured-in-place technology to extend the life…
PepsiCo To Sell Tropicana, Other Juice Brands In $3.3B Deal
PepsiCo Inc. is selling the Bradenton-based Tropicana brand, as well as Naked and other juice brands,…
Polk County Schools …..
Dear PCPS families, Earlier today we issued a message to all schools asking them to review…
Ammonia leak
Polk County Fire Rescue’s HAZMAT unit is currently assisting the Auburndale Fire Department in suppressing the…
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak
On Monday, a photograph on Spessard Holland Elementary School’s Facebook page showed teachers packed into the cafeteria for professional development training. By…
Can You Help Identify These Two Suspects?
Two unknown suspects recently broke into a local business in the Wabash area and stole two…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
28 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS in Lakeland will RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for FREE
THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!! YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH LAKELAND!…
Suspect Calls His Molestation Actions ‘Animalistic’
A 32-year-old Lakeland man faces sexual battery charges for fondling a child under 10 years old,…
DeSantis To School Boards: You Better Not Mandate Masking Kids
Just in case there was any doubt on where Gov. Ron DeSantis stands on the issue,…
Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry
Just a heads up. This is the Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s in Mulberry on 37/Carter Rd.…
Skylab Innovation Center is now open
The Skylab Innovation Center is open for business! Watch for more in the coming days about…
THE SECOND PHASE OF OVERNIGHT SANITARY SEWER WORK CONTINUES AUGUST 9TH
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Division will continue the second phase of overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the…