The Kids Tag Art program was able to give back $40,779.23 to art teachers in the…
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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
The event is at the RP Center most register using the link below Free Groceries Personal…
Lakeland PD vs Lakeland FD
vs. | LakelandPD challenged us to an ax-throwing competition for National Night Out. All we’re saying…
Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street
LFD Responds to an Apartment Building Fire at 810 E. 1st Street Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD)…
LFD Responds to Building Fire at Sutton Place Apartments
At approximately 5:00 PM yesterday, Aug. 2, Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) responded to a call for…
Pollution Notice
Pollution Notice Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad
Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad for a jam-packed session of all…
Two Polk hospitals (Lk Wales, Davenport) are on Code Black (canceling elective surgeries for more bed space and available staff)
AdventHealth doctors are pleading with the Central Florida community to help its overworked health care heroes…
Publix requiring all employees to wear masks again
Publix Super Markets will require employees to wear face coverings regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status…
SEWER REHAB WORK WILL REQUIRE OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES
City of Lakeland Wastewater crews will continue overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the downtown area starting…
Deadline Extended for Rental Assistance Program
Polk County’s Rental and utility Assistance program application deadline has been extended to Aug. 13. The…
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Stroke Center is now designated an Advanced Comprehensive…
PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing
PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing (Rescheduled due to Tropical Storm) Contractors working for…
It’s official: Polk County Public Schools has a new superintendent!
Frederick Heid was formally sworn in as superintendent on Tuesday, during the Polk County School Board…
Virtual guns coming to Ax-Caliber
Ax-Caliber prepares for ‘ax-pansion’ Still, looking for somewhere to eat? How about shoot virtual machine guns?…
CDC urges vaccinated people to wear masks in certain public settings, calls for masks in schools
In an expected reversal, the CDC is now urging even vaccinated people to wear masks in…
Lakeland Regional Health Update COVID-19 Numbers
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
COVID-19 hospitalizations near-record high at Lakeland Regional Health
Polk County is seeing COVID hospitalizations near record highs with the sudden uptick in infections. Lakeland…
Gibson family was chosen as the first Recycling Superstars!
Mr. Gibson and his wife (not pictured) were selected by our recycling truck drivers specifically because…
Sign Code Enforcement to Resume Starting August 1st
In March 2020, in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on local businesses,…
PCSO is investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM theft
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM theft. These crimes…
COVID-19 in Polk County spike in July
‘Vast majority’ are those who are unvaccinated. Polk County’s new COVID cases have increased fivefold in…
The second case of rabies has been confirmed in Polk County
The second case of rabies has been confirmed in Polk County, according to Polk County Sheriff’s…
Double rainbow over Lakeland Linder
The folks at Aero Center Lakeland caught a double rainbow over Lakeland Linder. Beautiful, right? Did…
Check out this AWESOME gift!!!
While visiting Las Vegas recently, a friend asked me to go with him to visit the…
Getting Down to Business with K-9 Blizzard!
Sergeant Whitaker and K-9 Blizzard’s visit to the Teen Business Camp! We hope the teens enjoyed…
State says data breached in unemployment system, impacts thousands
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity confirmed Friday claimant accounts were breached during potentially fraudulent activity within…
CANNED TUNA CONCERTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN MUNN PARK QUARTERLY MUSIC SERIES WILL HIGHLIGHT LOCAL MUSICIANS
The City of Lakeland will be hosting a new live music series called the Canned Tuna…
PCSO charges 32 suspects during “Operation Bell Gang Blues,” a 16-month investigation of illegal drug trafficking
Following a 16-month undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover Narcotics detectives and the HIDTA (High-Intensity…
LFD Chief Riley was sworn in as Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association President
Chief Riley was sworn in as Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association President at the 2021 Executive Development…
Alyssa Stanek overloaded our social media with cuteness when she visited our school bus depot
by Polk County Public Schools Alyssa Stanek overloaded our social media with cuteness when she visited…
Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project
The Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project is in full swing across from Munn Park! Our Public…
Pressed LKLD Grand Opening
GRAND OPENING! Thursday, JULY 29th! 231 E. Bay St. Lakeland, FL. Yes, folks, that’s right, we…
Update on Scrappy who was found in the Fire Inspectors truck engine at Lakeland Fire Department.
Thanks to our wonderful foster family for giving him lots of love and care to prepare…
Polk County Commissioners decided to move Confederate marker in Bartow without prior Public knowledge
In a quick, surprise decision, the Polk County Commission voted Tuesday to move a Confederate memorial…