Today Sunday, May 9th, 2021 will mark 41 years ago that the storm-blinded freighter Summit Venture…
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Polk County Fire Bradley Crew are Hero’s
Bradley Polk County Fire crew saving the wildlife while doing mop up on a Brushfire. The…
Retail Theft Lakeland Walgreens
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a retail theft which occurred at a Lakeland Walgreens…
Ecological Nightmare about to happen in Lakeland
Disclaimer: This country is the greatest country in the history of the world. An experiment in…
Zaxby’s is hiring ……
It’s no joke!!! If you know anyone looking for a job ….. Zaxby’s is hiring. This…
Coming Soon “Pressed” an independent bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Lakeland
Hi Lakelanders! Did you know that today is National Independent Bookstore Day? AND we are thrilled…
BEWARE OF SKIMMING AT GAS PUMPS
In recent weeks, there has been a number of skimming cases in the city and around…
Heroes All Around Us – THANK YOU John, Ronald, Brenda, Janice, and Barbara
This past week we were honored to present these four City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation…
Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
The amazing Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association volunteers are at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb…
Publix will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday
All Publix Pharmacy locations will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to walk-in customers starting Monday, another indication that…
BIG WEEKEND in Lakeland
It’s a big weekend, Lakeland! After you’ve explored all that First Friday Lakeland has to offer…
Two Auburndale Railroad Crossings Remain Closed Until Wednesday
CSX Transportation repairs that closed three railroad crossings in Auburndale this week continue at two of…
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Polk County Fire Rescue Station #38
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Polk County Fire Rescue Station #38…
Kitten Fosters are desperately needed
Kitten Fosters are desperately needed in Polk County to prevent mass euthanasia at the shelters. All…
T. MIMS CORP RED, WHITE & KABOOM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the…
First Friday: Moms Deserve a Break
Come out and join us for First Friday: Moms Deserve a Break in Downtown Lakeland on…
BoCC seeking applicants for Planning Commission
Polk County is seeking interested residents to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission…
Sheriff Grady Judd launches investigation into undelivered headstone for retired Lakeland police officer
The widow of Neil Kessler, a retired Lakeland police officer, fighting for an undelivered headstone, struck…
Lights over Kentucky
Thanks, City of Lakeland, FL – Government, and City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation. We are…
Two Culver’s Restaurants coming to Lakeland by the end of the year
The Lakeland Gazette broke the news six months ago…..and they are going to break ground in…
Lakeland’s monthly shot clinic this Saturday! May 8th at TLC PetSnip, Inc.
With the weather heating up and the awesome turnouts we have been having at our shot…
Beware of today’s #Scams
Lakeland Electric has had an increased reporting of scam calls today. If you get a call…
Conn’s HomePlus Lakeland Distribution Center
Conn’s HomePlus is a specialty retailer currently operating 150+ retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida,…
NEPHROLOGY DEPARTMENT EXPANDS TO WATSON CLINIC HIGHLANDS
In their ongoing efforts to expand the availability of quality kidney healthcare services to residents across…
Red, White & Kaboom
Mark your calendars because we are BACK!!! Celebrate our Nation’s Independence on July 3rd at Red,…
State lawmakers and BS Ranch and Farm
State lawmakers have secured $100 million to permanently clean up and close the former Piney Point…
PCPS Still Requires Face Coverings for Remainder of 2020-21 School Year
Polk County Public Schools is aware that Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order suspending…
Mike Musick is Lakeland’s newest city commissioner
On Tuesday, Lakeland held runoff elections to determine open seats on the city commission. The runoff…
Lakeland Police Annual Awards ceremony
Police Chief Ruben Garcia honored LakelandPD team members who went above and beyond in 2020, with…
Here’s some juicy news from Citrus Connection!
Marina Barrientos, an eighth-grader from Davenport School of the Arts, is the winner of the transportation…
Lakeland Electric Gets into May 4th
May the Fourth be with you, Lakeland! The lineman called for a little help!
A new pilot program called “The Squeeze” starts July 1 downtown
Erin Killebrew, director of external affairs, said the program is a fresh alternative to public transportation.…
Lakeland Commercial and Residential Beautification Award winners
Congratulations to these Commercial and Residential Beautification Award winners! To nominate a residential or commercial location…
LFD hires seven new firefighters and one firefighter intern
The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) is pleased to announce the hiring of seven new firefighters and…
Thank you, Lakeland Rotary Club
At today’s Lakeland City Commission Meeting, Joel Ivy, President of the Lakeland Rotary Club (also, Lakeland…
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends all local pandemic emergency orders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to push back against the ideas of lockdowns and restrictions…
Track Municipal Run-Off Election Night Results Online
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards invites voters in the cities of Haines City and…
Lakeland takes the silver screen
Premiering this fall: “The People Who Live There” — a locally produced documentary with the city of Lakeland at the…
Lakeland Commissioners List of Priorities for 2022
As Lakeland Commissioners agreed planning workshop these 10 priorities are key strategies for the growth and…
Hundreds of school coaches throughout Polk County are getting trained and certified in critical life-saving techniques
Hundreds of school coaches throughout Polk County are getting trained and certified in critical life-saving techniques,…
What Pet Owners Need to know if they have a Green Iguanas as a Pet
Iggy the green iguana maybe your child’s beloved pet. However, as of Thursday, he’s also illegal.…
Plane crash
Emergency responders from LakelandPD and Lakeland Fire Department are on the scene of a plane crash…