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Polk Sheriff’s Office answers lawmaker on seizure of two women for ICE
The response from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) regarding the detention of Grace Calero Cabanilla…
Crossroads Automotive Acquires Bartow Ford in Florida Debut
Crossroads Automotive Group is excited to announce its Florida debut with theacquisition of Bartow Ford. Recognized…
Tasty Tuesday
Tasty Tuesday Returns September 15! Come hungry, because Tasty Tuesday is back on Tuesday, September 15, and…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
First UMC Lakeland Welcomes Rev. Marcus Zillman as Senior Pastor
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland appointed Rev. Marcus Zillman as…
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely diced carrots 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/2 cup finely diced onion…
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Polk Theater
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience returns to the Polk…
The Fancy Flea
Shop indoors at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Amazing vintage vendors, antiques, furniture, art, home…
Downtown Farmers Curb Market RETURNS!
The wait is over! After our annual summer break, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market is back…
September 4 – First Friday – NOW BOARDING! Sponsored by Tampa International Airport
Pack your sense of adventure and join us in Downtown Lakeland for another exciting First Friday on Friday, September…
Major retailers, including Walmart and Publix, are being investigated over meat prices
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expanded its antitrust investigation into beef affordability to include eight…
Cedartown Officer Shoots Miniature Donkey: Demand Justice
Cedartown Police Officer Trenton Garner shot and killed a 1-year-old bottle-raised miniature donkey in the animal’s…
FBI Offers Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Onur Simsek, Latest Addition to the FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest…
MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits got a little too smoky: LFD was called
Well… we ARE a smokehouse. That was a close one! Our smoker decided to take the…
Is God Dead? Infinite Monkeys
In 1859, Charles Darwin changed how people viewed themselves and their place in the universe by…
SUN ‘n FUN TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Hey SUN ‘n FUN fans! Get ready to experience A World to SEA at 53 – APRIL…
Polk County Animal Control: Stop the Abuse Now
By USA Paw We decided our #PolkCounty wall of shame post needed accompaniment. Here it is.…
Polk County Drug Bust: 39 Arrested in Operation End of Worlds
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, working…
Byron Donalds Visits Lakeland on Florida Governor Campaign Trail
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for Florida governor, made a campaign stop at Born…
CareerSource Polk CEO Suspended Amid State Investigation
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck, President and…
Rep. Scott Franklin Hosts Senior Fest 2026 in Lakeland
Congressman Scott Franklin is hosting Senior Fest 2026, a community event designed to connect older adults,…
Lakeland Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and ICE Hold
An early morning traffic stop in Lakeland turned into a criminal arrest and federal immigration hold.…
Avelo Airlines Extends Florida Flights Through Spring 2027
Avelo Airlines has extended its flight bookability through April 20, 2027, opening up booking for spring…
Ex-Missouri Police Officer Sentenced for K-9 Abuse
Former Dexter, Missouri, police officer Derrick A. Durall was sentenced to 15 days in jail after…
Breaking News: Polk Sheriff’s Office Says Flock Cameras Will Stay in Use
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will continue using automated license plate readers throughout the county, except…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrests Honduran man who is in the United States illegally after he sexually attacked an elderly woman in her Mulberry home
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office quickly solved a burglary and vicious sexual battery of…
Movie Review – Insidious: Out of the Further
By Bob Garver The big drawback to getting in an advance review of “Coyote vs.…
Florida Bans Flock Cameras on State Highways
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) issued a statewide directive on August 31, 2026, revoking all…
Polk State to launch Commercial Vehicle Driving Program thanks to $2 million Florida Commerce Florida Job Growth Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Polk State College as one of several institutions to receive FloridaCommerce Florida…
Polk County Fire Rescue Deploying Crew to Texas Wildfire
Polk County Fire Rescue has deployed a brush truck crew to assist firefighters battling the 93,000-acre…
Lakeland Proposes $500 Fines for Water Violations
The push for stricter water-use enforcement in Lakeland and across Polk County comes in response to…
Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America in US
Google updated its Maps platform to display Google updated its Maps platform to display Lake America…
REMNANTS OF DOLLY
Saturday, August 29, 2026 The newest 18z spaghetti models on the remnants of Dolly. Right now…
Lakeland Resident Dorothy Freed Celebrates 106th Birthday
Dorothy Freed, a resident of Lakeland, celebrated her 106th birthday with a vibrant milestone celebration featuring…
Lakeland Man Arrested After Shooting Into Home With Kids
Key Details Charges Filed Jones was booked into the Polk County Jail without bond.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast Plate
This slow cooker pot roast plate is a high-protein comfort meal with fall-apart beef, tender vegetables,…
Inside the Amazon Air Hub at Lakeland International Airport
The Amazon Air Hub at Lakeland International Airport (LAL) is the engine behind same-day and next-day…
HIT-AND-RUN VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN
PCSO deputies and Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a…