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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honors Injured K9 Ace
There are so many people and organizations that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to…
Woolworth’s Ham Salad
Ingredients 2 cups cooked ham, finely diced 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup sweet pickle…
Heroes at Local Vet Clinic Stabilize Shot PCSO K-9 Ace
A huge shout-out to the doctors, veterinary technicians, nurses, and staff at Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic…
Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into ‘living laboratories’ to help rescue the state’s industry
Florida Southern College (FSC) has rehabilitated two historic citrus groves on its Lakeland campus, converting them…
Injured K-9 Ace Airlifted for Emergency Trauma Care
K-9 Ace has now been loaded into Tampa General Hospital Aeromed and is en route to…
Moffitt makes $12 million land buy for first outpatient center in Lakeland
Tampa-based Moffitt Cancer Center has acquired 34 acres on Bartow Road in Lakeland for $12 million…
Follow-up: Polk County K-9 Shooting Suspect Dead After Standoff
K-9 SHOOTING SUSPECT IS DECEASED After an hours-long standoff in the Kathleen area, the suspect who…
Lakeland Shooting: K-9 Injured, Active Scene in Kathleen
HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE – KATHLEEN AREA A major law enforcement response is underway in the…
70 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Rocks the Polk Theatre
ELVIS was in the house 70 years ago today! August 6, 1956. The King delivered three…
Lakeland Politics in the Park: Meet Local Candidates
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature civic engagement event, Politics in the Park.…
Why Polk County Schools Face Teacher Shortages
Teacher shortages ahead of the school year have been a persistent challenge for Polk County Public…
First State Bank to Redevelop Lakeland Ale House Site
First State Bank of the Florida Keys (headquartered in Key West) acquired the former Miller’s Ale…
Paul Renner’s Florida Governor Campaign: Key Issues
Former House Speaker Paul Renner’s platform in the Florida gubernatorial race centers on economic affordability, education…
Expose: How Did Byron Donalds Get So Rich in Congress?
From Credit Analyst to Multimillionaire: Was It Smart Business, or Something Else? A decade-by-decade look at…
Christopher Ilitch Visits Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland
Detroit Tigers chairman and CEO Christopher Ilitch makes an annual tradition of visiting TigerTown at Publix…
James Fishback just got slapped with a final $1.3 million judgment
A New York federal judge ordered the Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate to pay his former employer,…
Lakeland School Zone Speeding Fines: What to Know
Starting August 11, 2026—coinciding with the start of the new Polk County school year—Lakeland’s automated school-zone…
Publix Cuts Stock Price as Q2 Sales Growth Slows
Publix Super Markets announced a reduction in its internal stock price alongside its second-quarter financial results,…
Florida Poly Solar Team Shines in National Debut
Florida Polytechnic University’s solar racing team, Phoenix Racing, finished sixth overall and third among U.S. teams…
S.R. 60 UPDATE! Progress in motion!
Over the weekend, CSX crews finished crucial track work, installing heavy-duty rubber panels that promise enhanced…
The River Ran Backwards
John 7: 37-38 “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and…
WHO’S A HORROR FAN??????????
TICKET SALES ARE LIVE FOR THE LAKELAND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL!!! Go to www.lakelandhorrorfilmfestival.com for tickets. It…
Record US Cyclospora Outbreak: Cases Surge in Florida
The nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis—has surpassed historical…
Florida Faces $1 Billion Penalty Over SNAP Error Rates
Florida is facing potential financial penalties—estimated at up to $1 billion—under federal provisions tied to the…
Public Notice: Overnight Road Closure on Wabash Avenue for Sewer Main Rehabilitation
Lakeland, FL (August 4, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin overnight…
Neal Duncan Appointed New Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Director
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Neal Duncan as the new…
PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrest Winter Haven pastor for sexual battery of a child and several other felonies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested and charged 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield, the pastor…
Sheriff Grady Judd Warns Against Florida Tax Amendment
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has expressed strong concerns regarding Florida’s proposed property tax constitutional amendment…
Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax amendment
In a decision issued on August 4, 2026, Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that…
Serious multi-vehicle crash locks down westbound I-4 in Lakeland
All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Lakeland are closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash near…
Lakeland Commissioner Chad McLeod Steps Down After Two Terms
Chad McLeod was elected to the Lakeland City Commission (At-Large Seat 2) in November 2019 and…
OMAR ARROYO AND “UNNECESSARY RED TAPE”
Omar Arroyo is running for the Polk County Commission. On his campaign page, he says he…
Movie Review – Spider-Man: Brand New Day
By Bob Garver When we last left Peter Parker aka Spider-Man (Tom Holland) back in…
Follow-up: Polk County Deputy Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) confirmed the suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in…
Get Free Seeds at Lakeland Public Library’s Seed Library
Start your home garden with the Lakeland Public Library’s Seed Library! All through August, the Seed…
Polk County Teachers Fight to Save Union Under Florida Law
The Polk Education Association (PEA) and other labor groups representing public school employees in Polk County…
Polk Deputy Involved in Lakeland Shopping Center Shooting
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a shooting incident at the Wabash Shopping…
Lakeland Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium
Lakeland city officials approve a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers and major power consumers, representing…
Humane Care Guidelines for Feral Cats in Shelters
Every cat deserves humane treatment, even if euthanasia has been deemed necessary. Professional sheltering guidelines emphasize…
Why Public Comments Matter in Stopping Rising Death Tolls at Polk County Animal Control
These death toll numbers are absolutely disgusting; these lives mattered. Our public comments make these statistics…