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PCSO Vice Unit arrests two in massage parlor operation
On Monday, June 22, 2026, undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted…
NOTICE OF PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS AND LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS The City Commission of the…
Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Avelo Airlines announced today the launch of new nonstop service between…
A hyperscale data center is proposed in Haines City. But water’s a major problem
While developers look at the I-4 corridor and see a perfect tech hub, the reality below…
LGBT Crowd Cheers as Police Remove Street Preacher from Lakeland Pride Event
A chaotic scene unfolded last week during a Pride event in Lakeland. A man who attended the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna-R and Maine Representative…
Auburndale woman facing numerous criminal charges after PCSO investigates her for taping a dog’s muzzle shut
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigation into animal cruelty began with a photo of a dog…
Brian West, the face of Publix in Tampa Bay, has died
It is incredibly heartbreaking news. Brian West was truly a pillar of the Tampa Bay and…
Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Location in Lakeland
Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive service and tire retailer, is excited to announce the…
FREEDOMS PERFECT SOUND
We love hearing our national anthem played. To see the American Olympic athletes win gold and…
Fresh Monkee to Open Lakeland Location
That is a big win for the South Lakeland food scene! The Fresh Monkee, a popular…
T. Mims Corp. Red, White and Kaboom Returns July 3 to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, the City of Lakeland invites residents and visitors to gather for…
Fort Meade residents sue city over hyperscale data center deal
The battle over the proposed $2.6 billion, 4.4 million-square-foot hyperscale data center in Fort Meade has…
Red, White & BOOM! Returns To LEGOLAND® Florida Resort with Biggest Fireworks Spectacular Yet
Red, White & BOOM! returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for one unforgettable night on Saturday, July…
Lakeland Regional Health Achieves Highest Level of Trauma Care Designation
Lakeland Regional Health has been designated a Level I Trauma Center, the highest level of trauma care available, by the…
FREE Child Gun Safety Locks
FREE Child Gun Safety Locks Available Upon Request To receive a free gun safety lock, simply…
D1 Training South Lakeland Now Open, Hosts Grand Opening Celebration June 27
That’s a big win for the South Lakeland fitness scene! The new facility is located at…
Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas using natural gas
The 20-year power purchase agreement between Chevron and Microsoft marks a massive pivot in how Big…
US firm deploys floating data centers that generate electricity using ocean waves
Driven by the massive electricity demand of the artificial intelligence boom, a wave of innovation is…
SPCA Florida Important Adoption Update
One of the cats in our care became ill. While the cat was Panleuk NEGATIVE, SPCA…
An argument between neighbors lands one man in jail on hefty weapon and drug charges
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, PCSO deputies were dispatched to the K-Ville area on County Road…
**EBT Spay & Neuter Discounts Available While Funding Lasts!**
The Humane Society of Polk County is proud to offer reduced-cost spay and neuter services for…
Everyone knows Grady Judd oversees the animal control system in Polk County
Everyone knows Grady Judd oversees an animal control system that, based on publicly available data, has…
Are You Okay?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The weather is always news. Most of the national morning and evening…
Movie Review – Toy Story 5
By Bob Garver Simply put, “Toy Story” is my favorite movie franchise of all time.…
‘Arthur is it for a while’: Saharan dust quiets Atlantic hurricane season
That headline hits the nail on the head. After Tropical Storm Arthur brought some serious, waterlogged…
PCSO Detectives arrest Winter Haven man after he tried to arrange a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl
Undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Winter Haven man after he arranged…
A suspect illegally in the country, who was previously deported, was arrested again for DUI and excessive speed
A suspect who is in the country illegally and has already been deported back to Mexico…
Polk County deputies arrested a Guatemalan man illegally in the United States following a violent attack on his girlfriend and toddler
A Guatemalan man was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Saturday morning, June 20,…
DUAL LAKELAND LAUNCH: FEASTS OF PERSIA HUMMUS SOON AVAILABLE AT VEGETATION AND KRAZY KOMBUCHA
Feasts of Persia, the Lakeland-based Mediterranean and Fusion hummus brand behind the Fuel Our Power fitness…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
As Florida Southern College’s School of Architecture prepares to welcome its second cohort of students this…
Winn-Dixie Completes Harveys Supermarket Conversions
The Winn-Dixie Company has officially completed the conversion of its final eight Harveys Supermarket locations over…
Lakeland family donates ICU bags after losing daughter in car crash
A Polk County family honored a young woman’s life by giving back on her birthday. Victoria…
What is salvation, and who will be saved?
There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will…
Who won the Iran war? Was there a winner at all?
The short answer is no—there was no clear winner. The 2026 Iran War (which began on…
Guest Commentary: Property tax reform amendment on ballot
By Holly Schwartz In an abbreviated two-day special session on June 1-2 to discuss property tax…