“We’re out here every day before sunrise,” said Paul Johnson. “I’m usually the first one in…
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ClickIt or Ticket Campaign Underway Through June 6
LakelandPD is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt, during the U.S.…
We love the Polk County Kids Tag Art program!
We love the Polk County Kids Tag Art program! Every year, fifth-graders from the public, private…
HISTORIC HOME ON EAST ORANGE STREET WILL BE MOVED TO PARCEL ON EAST LIME STREET
On Sunday, June 13th a historic home located at 721 E. Orange Street will be moved to…
Lakeland Fire newest recruits learning the ropes – The Lakeland Fire Department Way
The Lakeland Fire Department New Hire Orientation Program is a month-long training program. During this training,…
Adopt-a-Road Program & Adopt-a-Lake Program
Is your local business, group, or organization looking for a way to give back to the…
Polk Fire Rescue Issues Burn Ban
Due to lack of rain, Polk County has experienced dry weather conditions for an extensive period of…
Combined Public Hearing and Information Workshop
You are is invited to attend a Combined Public Hearing & Information Workshop this evening (May…
Kitten in the tree
It’s not crime or fire-related but Rhonda Collins-McGuire would like to thank Lakeland Fire Department for…
Training isn’t just for the new recruits
The #LakelandFireDepartment’s (#LFD) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Technical Rescue Team (TRT-421) utilized the buildings at…
? Can You Help Identify??
Detectives are attempting to locate the female shown in the photos below in connection with the…
Woman Charged With DUI & Child Abuse After Crashing Through Fence
On May 25, 2021, PCSO detectives arrested 35-year-old Brittney Medina of Lakeland for DUI and Child…
Lakeland PAL Accepting Applications for Teen Summer Academy
The Lakeland Police Athletic League (Lakeland PAL) will once again host its Annual Teen Summer Academy…
Amazon seeks to double its operations in Lakeland
Amazon wants to double its footprint and daily cargo flights out of Lakeland Linder International Airport. Its…
$300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation No More
Beginning June 26, 2021, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will no longer participate in providing…
Deadly mosquito-borne virus found in Pasco County sentinel chickens
A deadly, mosquito-borne virus has been detected in the Tampa Bay area. Health officials are warning about the…
Brush fires
Polk County Fire Rescue assisted the Florida Department of Forestry with several brush fires Monday afternoon.…
ROADS CLOSED AS PANELS GO UP
The new Summit Building in downtown Lakeland is starting to look finished as precast concrete/steel panels…
Fighter jet involved in crash owned by Lakeland-based company Draken
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland…
FDOT Presents: Virtual Public Workshop On I-4 Wildlife Crossing Proposed ~1.6 Miles E of SR33 Interchange
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a Virtual Public Workshop to review design plans…
Update from Lakeland Linder International Airport
Project SkyLab is well Underway! Did you know that LAL is home to the Florida Air…
Added Repairs at CSX’s Ewell Road Rail Crossing to Close Eastbound Travel Lanes
Today’s scheduled repairs to CSX’s Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37 and South Florida…
Groundbreaking of Lakeland Central Park
Lakeland Central Park is positioned to become the preeminent industrial park in Central Florida, Lakeland Central…
House Fire
At approximately 6:30 AM on Monday, May 24th, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call…
Florida ending extra $300 weekly unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the state is ending its participation in the…
Vehicle/pedestrian crash
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash in Lakeland on North Combee Road…
Before you burn ………
Before you burn, check weather conditions and local laws on burning in your area
Woman Arrested & Charged With Defrauding Her Employer “Polk County” Over $50,000
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lakeland woman charging her with scheme to defraud…
Woman Charged With Grand Theft & Fraud After Allegedly Stealing Over $65,000 In Medication
The Lakeland Police Department arrested a Lakeland woman for grand theft, fraud, and other charges stemming…
PCSO is using unmarked cars
PCSO is using unmarked cars carrying uniformed deputies are now being used to target aggressive drivers…
Leadership Polk awards remarkable leaders from across Polk County
Polk Vision welcomed 45 program members to accomplished ranks of Leadership Polk Alumni on Friday, May…
2-year-old shot by a 3-year-old early Saturday morning
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old girl by a 3-year-old…
Lakefront Friday!
The City of Lakeland would like to thank the volunteers of Florida Southern College again for…
Attention, Polk County, FL volunteers!
Best Friends Animal Society is looking for marketing volunteers in the Polk County area to recruit…
Drainage Construction to Close Bridgers Avenue in Auburndale for 60 Days
Polk County will close Bridgers Avenue from Pearl Street to Eaker Street in Auburndale for 60…
CSX Rail Repairs at Ewell Road Crossing Rescheduled for Monday
CSX Transportation repairs to the Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37 and South Florida…
A huge shout out to PCFR Cadet Jada Hood and PCFR Firefighter Brady Whalen
A huge shout out to PCFR Cadet Jada Hood and PCFR Firefighter Brady Whalen. Tuesday, May…
Two Lakeland Teens Arrested Shooting Kids At A Ball Park With A Pellet Gun
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two teens, 17 and 18, on Wednesday, after the…
ROCK WITH US to HELP THE ANIMALS
SPCA Florida’s Rock for Paws Concert Event in Lakeland! SPCA Florida, Rock Band Smokepoint and the…
Routes for Upcoming Downtown “The Squeeze” Shuttles
The Citrus Connection‘s board of directors approved the routes for its new service, called “The Squeeze”, which…
CSX Railroad crossing at Ewell Road, near South Florida Avenue, is closed for emergency repairs
The CSX Railroad crossing at Ewell Road, near South Florida Avenue, will be closed for the…
Something new is coming soon to Downtown Lakeland!!!
This development is where Nathan’s Men shop was.