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Polk County Utilities Employee Accused of Stealing $63,000 in County Equipment — Then Shipping It to Colombia
What started as a routine internal review within Polk County Utilities quickly turned into a year-long…
SunTrax in Polk County will be the nation’s first testing hub for ‘Air Taxis’
Flying taxis will soon be offering Tampa Bay drivers relief from traffic congestion. It is a…
The Road to Pensacola Comes Through Lakeland
The NAIA has announced that Southeastern University has been selected as an official host site for…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise… The Cornucopia Mural from the old Grove…
Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland will close this weekend for railroad track maintenance
A temporary closure of North Florida Avenue (State Road 37) at the railroad tracks between Main…
Victory Field Set for Homecoming and Senior Day Showcase
No. 15 Southeastern returns to Victory Field on Saturday, November 15, hosting Ave Maria at 4…
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: ‘Disappointing’
SeaWorld Orlando has made a change to the type of walkers allowed inside its theme parks.…
Cursive lessons will be mandatory for Florida kids if this bill passes
Elementary school kids might be required once again to learn how to read and write in…
Sumter County CMV Bridge Strike
A tractor-trailer traveling southbound on US-301 with an oversize load collided with the Florida Turnpike overpass…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Nov. 29
The South Eastside Drive closure, originally expected to reopen today, will continue for an additional 14…
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Just completed today!!! Come on down and give it a toss!
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Church of Jesus Christ sends 250 trucks to food banks in each state for America250 Celebration
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
How Safe is Your Hospital? Lakeland Regional Medical Center
A new hospital safety report released Thursday shows 73 hospitals in Florida earned “A” grades based…
Publix recognizes 12 leaders with the company’s highest honors
Publix is proud to recognize 12 outstanding associates with the George W. Jenkins and President’s awards.…
Work continues on the new Beef ‘O Brady’s…
Former Ker’s Wing House. 4515 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL A Lakeland Retro photo 11/9/25.
20 years strong!
Congratulations to Lieutenant Josh Rummler on two decades of dedicated service with the Lakeland Fire Department.
Florida Department of Financial Services, awarded the Lakeland Fire Department $35,625 in state funding to help purchase an SCBA washer
LFD was honored to host Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia and his staff at the Lakeland Fire…
Local indie band Sneezeweed sat down with I Am Lakeland
Local indie band Sneezeweed sat down with I Am Lakeland for their first-ever interview to talk…
Serious Multi-Injury Crash Near Meadows Rd Prompts Trauma Alerts, Helicopter Response
A major crash involving multiple injuries unfolded near Meadows Rd in northern Lakeland, prompting trauma alerts…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Large Silo Fires
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews battled two large silo fires at a local business near…
Is God Dead? Michael Cries Foul!
Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something…
Bonomi Named Player and Attacker of the Year; Four Fire Selected All-Conference
SEU’s Laura Bonomi headlined an awards haul for Fire Volleyball, earning both Sun Conference Player of the Year…
No. 2 SEU Dominates Keiser 38–9 in AAC Road Win
The second-ranked SEU Wrestling team delivered another complete performance on Thursday night, rolling to a 38-9…
Case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in Polk County, state health officials say
The Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria — this time in Polk…
Harrison School for the Arts Press Releases for Guitar Concert on 11/18 and V.A. 8th Grade Invitational on 11/20
Harrison School for the Arts is honored to once again host our 8 th Grade Invitational visual artexhibit…
Polk Sheriff’s Charities To Give Away Up To 1,200 Turkeys In Annual Event
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is set to hold its 8th annual…
Motocross Exclusive Track to Open At Bone Valley ATV Park
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division and Bone Valley ATV Park staff are excited to…
Barnes & Noble returns to Lakeland after 16 years with new store
Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Lakeland next week, the second local shop…
After a 16-month rebuild, the Lake Miriam Publix reopen Nov. 13 with new features
The rebuilt Lake Miriam Publix store in Lakeland is scheduled to open at 7 a.m. on…
THEN ALONG CAME HITLER
By Van Yandell John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida woman has been arrested and charged with…
Movie Review – Predator: Badlands
By Bob Garver “Predator” and I got off on the wrong foot. I’m not talking…
Cape Cod potato chips are the target of a class action lawsuit Source
Cape Cod Potato Chips are the subject of a class action lawsuit that takes issue with…
Florida DOT & Miami-Dade Consider Adding Radioactive & Toxic Waste To Roadway Asphalt
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is moving forward with a controversial plan to test the…
Pollution Notice
All information displayed was submitted by the reporting party. Type of Notice: Initial ReportDate of Notice: 11/12/2025 Incident…