The Terrace Grille has more to introduce than their updated space and new menu. Meet their…
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Polk Code Enforcement Changes Coming
If you want to turn in your neighbor for a code enforcement violation and stay anonymous,…
Publix, Trader Joe’s, Walmart will no longer require masks in stores for vaccinated shoppers
Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said fully vaccinated people don’t have…
New Publix heading to County Line Road will have new features
A brand new Publix will open this summer at County Line and Pipkin roads with an…
PCU Rescinds Precautionary Boil Water Notice
Polk County Utilities has rescinded the PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE that was issued on Wednesday due…
Register at Alert Polk for Emergency Notifications
Prepare yourself this hurricane season by signing up to receive emergency notifications from Alert Polk. Communication is…
Celebrating a “Citrus Vacation”
Marina Barrientos, an 8th Grader from Davenport School of the Arts, was honored Wednesday for being…
McDonald’s boosting starting pay to $11-$17 an hour at company-owned restaurants
The fast-food chain announced Thursday it is boosting entry-level pay to a range of $11 to $17 an…
2021 Power Academy Graduates
Congratulations to the 2021 Power Academy Graduates! Lakeland Electric is so proud of Graduates’ accomplishments! Tenoroc…
Mask mandate policy remains for Polk County Public Schools; PCPS to officially vote June 8
The Polk County School Board decided to officially vote on its mask mandate policy on June 8 so the…
DeSantis signs ‘alcohol to-go drinks’ bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Volusia County Thursday morning to sign a bill that makes…
Look out for exotic lizard running loose in North Lakeland
An uninvited guest is prowling the streets and hiding under the sheds of a north Lakeland…
Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated
@AGAshleyMoody wants you to know that the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated! Let’s keep…
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is warning by the month’s end, there will be more restrictions for people to qualify for unemployment benefits.
After multiple renewals, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “work search” waiver will expire May 29, followed by the…
I-4 eastbound off-ramp alert
THIS JUST IN…TONIGHT…Wednesday, May 12 at 11 p.m. to Thursday, May 13 at 5 a.m., Department…
ALERT from the City of Lakeland
Last week the Colonial Pipeline was affected by a cyber-attack that has disrupted their supply/distribution. The…
Rock for Paws Smokepoint
Join the most musical fundraiser of the year! Smokepoint will Rock for Paws to benefit dogs…
VISTE needs your help!
Each June and December VISTE volunteers help pack and distribute over 400 boxes filled with common…
Missing Teen
UPDATE: Emma Lynn Carter has been safely and successfully recovered by Lakeland Police. …………………………………………………………………… Emma Lynn…
Chick-fil-A faces sauce shortage
Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers as the chain faces…
A NEW WORLD OF MYTHICAL CREATURES IS COMING TO THE 4D THEATER AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
Enter an undiscovered world where LEGO® creatures come to life with an all-new 4D movie, LEGO® MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA, and…
BEACON ROAD SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
The City of Lakeland will be constructing a sidewalk enhancement project on West Beacon Road from…
LAL was awarded the 2020 General Aviation Airport Safety Award
The Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region Airports Division announced during their 2021 Virtual Workshop today that…
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency over gasoline supply
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday evening declared a gasoline-related state of emergency, including activating the Florida National…
Children shouldn’t wear face masks in school, says Florida’s Governor DeSantis
Children should not wear face masks in school. That was the stern message from Florida Gov.…
Origami swans at Lakeland Regional Health
Since our first patient was diagnosed on March 19, 2020, we have treated over 13,000 patients…
Federal lawsuit challenging Florida anti-riot bill claims law targets Blacks
Several groups have joined to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of Black-led organizations challenging a…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car burglary
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car burglary that occurred at the Avenue Apartments…
Florida Southern College is planning to move its graduate nursing program into the former campus of St. Joseph Academy
Florida Southern College is planning to move its graduate nursing program into the former campus of…
Man Seriously Injured After Colliding With Train
PCSO received a 911 call around 8:40 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 10, 2021) from the area…
Officer Simmons and K-9 Jeff
Officer Simmons and K-9 Jeff taking a small break from training! One of our newest duos…
Hurricane Season Starts June 1; Red Cross Urges People to Get Ready Now
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 9 through May 15, and the American Red Cross…
Miss Piggy
Check out this awesome tour of The NOAA Hurricane Hunters P-3 Miss Piggy! Hurricane season is…
The DAISY Award
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and…
SPCA Florida’s 2021 Walk for Animals on June 5th
Join SPCA Florida’s 2021 Walk for Animals on June 5th! We plan a fun-filled day with…
Red Light Camera Hearing
Red-light running is a serious intersection safety issue across the nation. The most recent figures show…
We’re lighting up City Hall for National Police Week 2021
We’re lighting up City Hall for National Police Week 2021. To all law enforcement officers, thank…
ATTENTION ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
We are looking for images that represent Polk County Landmarks and all the wonderful things that…
Structure fire occurred at 925 Clearview Avenue
An early morning structure fire occurred at 925 Clearview Avenue in Lakeland. The Lakeland Fire Department…