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Unemployed Floridians to lose federal assistance on Saturday
The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program which provides an extra $300 in weekly benefits will…
Lakeland Man Tasered Just Before He Could Hit Sheriff Officer
A 50-year-old Lakeland man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon…
Congratulations to our PAL Graduates!
The future is bright for these young leaders, Jasmine, Kenisha and Janisha. On Friday, Chief Garcia…
Lakeland Fire Department’s has a new Public Relations and Information Manager
Please welcome Lakeland Fire Department’s new Public Relations and Information Manager! Stephanie Lewis is the newest…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Friday, June 25, 2021, at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday
A NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday has been signed. Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and…
Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project
CITY NEWS BLOG: Main Street Enhanced Streetscape Project The City of Lakeland Public Works Department /…
Citrus Connection
In observance of Independence Day, there will be no public transit service Monday, July 5.
Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lake…
Great Morning speaking with locals pastors and community leaders …..
Great Morning speaking with locals pastors and community leaders about your police department and how we…
29 baby swans released on Lake Morton
The population of Lakeland is growing. A new bevy of baby swans has just arrived at…
An investor buys a distribution center for nearly $50 million
A New York-based real estate investment trust has acquired a Plant City distribution center built speculatively…
Manhunt …… Othal Wallace
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Blue Alert for the suspect who is…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to its team of highly skilled medical…
April Novotny from Lakeland Regional Health One of Modern Health’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Lakeland Regional Health is proud to announce that April Novotny, RN, MSN, CEN, CENP, Chief Nurse…
Florida bill may allow drivers to use hazard lights in the rain if approved
Starting as soon as July 1, drivers in Florida might be allowed to use their hazard…
FHP “Most Wanted” Arrest
Following a June 30, 2007, fatal traffic crash that occurred at 5:35 PM along US Highway…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux ribbon-cutting ceremony
This morning we welcomed Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to the Lakeland community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and…
BURN BAN UPDATE:
Effective today, June 22, 2021, Polk County has repealed the burn ban for the county, including…
Lakeland pasture has been rezoned, 199 single-family-home housing development coming
Lakeland officials have given the green light to pave over the pasture to make way for a…
Swan Brewing – Gator Pale Ale becomes first beer brewed using hops grown locally
Over the past 10 years or so, craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there’s…
Miss Florida pageant returns
For the 85th summer, the stage in the RP Funding Center will come alive with talent,…
First Lady Jill Biden to visit Tampa, join Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event at Amalie Arena
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming to the Sunshine State later this week with scheduled…
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RUSKIN HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… WEST CENTRAL POLK…
Wawa Summer Fun Day at Bok Tower Gardens
Plan your visit because this Friday, June 25, is another Wawa Summer Fun Day in the…
Happy 55th Birthday Polk Museum of Art
There have been a lot of changes to the Museum over the past 55 years! From…
Explorations V Children’s Museum is rebranding ……
Explorations V Children’s Museum is building the future with a new name and brand identity—Florida Children’s…
49-year-old Tracey Bentley who is wanted for attempted murder
Today’s #WarrantOfTheDay is 49-year-old Tracey Bentley who is wanted for attempted murder. Last night, June 19th,…
The Great Florida Bigfoot Conference is happening on July 10 at the RP Funding Center
The Great Florida Bigfoot Conference is happening on July 10 at the RP Funding Center. The…
Miss Florida will be crowned in less than one week
A new Miss Florida will be crowned in exactly one week – SO EXCITING! It’s all…
Rabies ….. positive rabies test in raccoon
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, PCSO Animal Control responded to Poyner Road in Polk City, in…
Historic Orange Street home to move on Father Day to make way for an apartment complex
A century-old East Lake Morton house will get a second chance at serving as a beloved Lakeland home this weekend. …
Expect increased fighter jet noise Saturday, June 19th
Residents in the vicinity of Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and the surrounding community should expect…
Polk County Fire Rescue Cadet Program
The Polk County Fire Rescue Cadet Program recognized and promoted several cadets this week. Alani Clark,…
Happy Juneteenth!
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth—also referred to as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Liberation Day—marks the…
Lakeland Regional Health Team Member News
Lakeland Regional Health has the following good news to share: James C. Brown, MD, MBA, joins…
CSX’s Problem-Plagued Repairs Continue to Delay Reopening of Ewell Road
Repairs to the CSX Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37 and South Florida Avenue…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open June 21 at 11 am
The Lakeland Gazette had a chance to try some of the food from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux…
Lakeland Town Center sold
Transwestern Real Estate Services has brokered the sale of Lakeland Town Center, a 282,949-square-foot shopping center…