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You’re spot on. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) just released its 2026 Allergy Capitals report this month, and Lakeland officially landed at #20 on the list
It is actually the only city in Florida to make the top 20 this year. While…
A Mulberry man was arrested earlier today, March 11, 2026, for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
According to reports from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Gugel, 47, was taken into custody…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when…
Lakeland saw the sharpest spike of homeowners dropping their insurance
Floridians continue to make tough financial choices. A new study by LendingTree shows nearly 20% of…
This is a harrowing story out of the local area. On March 8, 2026, a 17-year-old girl in Lakeland was seriously injured when the golf cart she was riding in flipped over, pinning her beneath its roughly 900-pound frame.
The accident has highlighted both a frightening moment of crisis and an incredible act of quick…
Florida lawmakers are set to end the regular 60-day session on Friday without completing the budget, forcing them to return to finish the task
By Gray Rohrer News Service Florida It’s the second straight year a dispute between the House and…
Florida Southern College is hosting a screening of the documentary “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit” on March 12, 2026.
The 45-minute documentary explores Florida’s vibrant mid-20th-century circuit for Black entertainers. Through interviews with R&B and blues…
There is indeed a significant road issue affecting US 98 commuters in the area. Crews are investigating the road depression
Currently, US 98 near the Polk/Pasco County line is experiencing disruptions. While there were major road…
Who do you call when an owl is hanging from a tree? We will give you a hint, it’s not the Ghostbusters
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) assisted Fort Meade Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), and…
A former firefighter filed the lawsuit against Polk County in U.S. court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa on March 28, court records show.
A former firefighter filed the lawsuit against Polk County in U.S. court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa on March 28, court records…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know the number of Americans moving to Florida has significantly slowed…
Sheriff Grady Judd says ‘troll’ crossed lines of First Amendment in ‘threats’ made to Kaitlin Bennett
Sheriff Grady Judd is known for his “plain talk” and firm stance on law and order,…
Man accused of stealing cigarettes from gas station tells deputies ‘I’m God’
A Florida man accused of stealing two packs of cigarettes from a convenience store while “stoned…
Electric air taxi tests to start in Florida
This is a massive milestone for the “flying car” dream. Just yesterday, March 9, 2026, the…
JBT Marel Completes Major Customer Innovation Center Renovation
JBT Marel, the global leader in advanced automation for the food and beverage industry, today unveiled…
Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10, 2026, that it is launching a new athletics program
That is a huge move for the Phoenix! Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10,…
7 Polk County restaurants that stand the test of time – and taste
Polk County’s culinary identity is built on deep roots, with many institutions serving the community for…
Commerce Point Dr. to be Closed for One-Day Road Repair
A section of Commerce Point Dr will be closed on March 10, 2026, for a needed…
Adam The Woo Celebration of Life
Streamed live on Mar 8, 2026 #adamthewoo#thedailywoo#jwwonthemove Adam The Woo Celebration of Life in Garden Grove,…
Deputies box man’s car in at intersection to arrest him following battery
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the area of…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following reports of “inappropriate and disgusting behavior” involving students at two different middle schools.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following…
Polk County is currently in the middle of its busiest sports tourism month, with hundreds of collegiate and youth teams descending on Central Florida for the RussMatt Baseball Invitational and THE Spring Games
Polk County is currently in the middle of its busiest sports tourism month, with hundreds of…
Lakeland Meth Trafficker Sentenced after Lakeland Hotel Bust Source
On January 27, 2026, Wesley Anderson, a 46-year-old from Lakeland, was sentenced to 18 years in…
Movie Review – Hoppers
By Bob Garver The 2020’s haven’t been kind to once-great animation giant Pixar, at least…
Assested for METHAMPHETAMINES
38-year-old Timothy Sheffield in Polk County. Here is the summary of the booking information from March…
No. 10 SEU Caps Perfect Weekend with 5–2 Victory
No. 10 Southeastern Softball closed out a perfect week at the Gulf Shores Invitational on Sunday,…
Standing strong with confidence in God
Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God.…
DUI Manslaughter Arrest Jeffery Ronald Allen
On March 7, 2026, traffic crash investigators with the Lakeland Police Department arrested Jeffery Ronald Allen…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested Marcelino Hernandez, a 26-year-old Mexican national in the U.S. illegally, following a series of arson and vandalism incidents in the Wahneta
In February 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested Marcelino Hernandez, a 26-year-old Mexican national…
A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City, identified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office as Justin Fuller, was killed on Saturday night, March 7, 2026
Tragic story. A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City, identified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office as…
Fire Finish Sixth at NAIA Championships with Four All-Americans
Southeastern closed the 2026 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships with four All-Americans and a sixth-place team…
No. 8 Fire Finish the Sweep with 9–0 Shutout of Peru State
No. 8 Southeastern capped a dominant weekend at Ted A. Broer Stadium on Saturday, defeating Peru…
President joins grieving families for the return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
It is a somber and weighty moment when a Commander-in-Chief attends a Dignified Transfer. This ceremony,…
Spring Obsession 2026
Calling All Spring & Garden Vendors! We’re excited to invite local makers, artists, plant enthusiasts, and…
That’s a fantastic milestone for a local talent! Kennedy Davenport, a senior at the Harrison School for the Arts, is making her debut with the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra tonight, Saturday, March 7, 2026
As the winner of the 2025/26 Beth Mason Young Artist Competition, Davenport is not only performing…
The surrender form was filled out in thick black ink
The surrender form was filled out in thick black ink. Under “Reason,” the family wrote: “Sudden…
Jerome Horwitz, famous for playing CURLY in “THE THREE STOOGES”, was known to all as a protector of dogs
Jerome Horwitz, famous for playing CURLY in “THE THREE STOOGES”, was known to all as a…
CSX to serve future Chick-fil-A Supply site in Florida
In a major expansion of its logistics network, Chick-fil-A Supply officially broke ground on its new…
The pushback in Kathleen has become a significant focal point for Polk County growth discussions
As of early 2026, residents of this historic community north of Lakeland are actively organizing to…
Poulin Leads Southeastern on Day Two with Silver
Southeastern Track & Field continued competition Friday at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships…