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U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members made their way to Polk State College’s Lakeland…
Lakeland to Vote on $872M FY27 Budget – Final Vote Sept. 24
The Lakeland City Commission is set to cast its final vote on the proposed $872 million…
Florida Duck Hunting Season Begins September 19
The City of Lakeland is reminding residents and visitors that Florida’s 2026–27 duck hunting season begins Saturday,…
Florida Mother Arrested for Incest and Rare Adultery Charge After 4-Year Affair with Her Adult Son
Polk County has no shortage of unusual arrests, but this one may be in a category…
Driver Arrested After Fatal Lakeland Hit-and-Run; ICE Detainer Issued After Drugs Found
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a vehicle vs bicycle crash that resulted in…
VEHICLE VS. BICYCLIST
Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist…
Trooper Rescues Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Wandering Alone on Busy Kathleen Road
A Florida state trooper spotted something in Lakeland yesterday that would stop any parent in their…
Lakeland Man Jumps Out Window to Escape Deputies, Lands Directly in Front of K9 Unit
A 26-year-old Lakeland man tried to escape a probation violation warrant on Thursday by bolting through…
Road Closure Alert: Sinkhole Shuts Down Major Lakeland Intersection at N Lake Parker Ave & Rose St
UPDATE: FDOT has completed the repair work, and the roadway is now open. The intersection of…
FDOT U.S. 92 Memorial Blvd Study Workshop in Lakeland
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is hosting an Alternatives Public Information Workshop for…
Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College’s Constitution Day events on Thursday, September 17, 2026. U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R)…
Lakeland Mother Charged with Abuse in Infant Death
42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies on September 10, 2026,…
Septuagenarian suspect arrested following a string of retail thefts
An elderly Lakeland man who was suspected of a string of retail thefts since July has…
Lakeland to Vote on Property Tax Rate Amid Amendment 3 Threat
The Lakeland City Commission is set to formally consider maintaining the city’s current property tax (millage)…
Lakeland Residents Deserve AI Transparency from City Hall
Lakeland residents should demand clear rules if the city, utilities, or police use AI in services…
Restoring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
The ongoing restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College (FSC)…
PEDIATRIC TRAUMA ALERT — CRASH IN LAKELAND
Polk County Fire Rescue and Lakeland Fire are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash near…
Firearm stolen during car burglary, four Lakeland teens arrested
Four teenagers from the Kathleen area of Lakeland were arrested Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, accused…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
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…
Lakeland Proposes $500 Fines for Water Violations
The push for stricter water-use enforcement in Lakeland and across Polk County comes in response to…
Lakeland Resident Dorothy Freed Celebrates 106th Birthday
Dorothy Freed, a resident of Lakeland, celebrated her 106th birthday with a vibrant milestone celebration featuring…
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…
Trimak Building Systems Moves HQ to Lakeland, Adding 50 Jobs
Trimak Building Systems Inc. relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 4350 County Line Rd…
Lakeland Fire Crews Battle East Main Street Structure Fire
Lakeland Fire Department crews responded this morning to a fire involving a multi-family residential structure on…
DID YOU KNOW RAY HOLLINGSWORTH?
By Crime Clues Connection When you hear the name Hollingsworth in Lakeland, your mind may immediately…
Grace City Church New Campus Grand Opening in Lakeland
Grace City Church is hosting a public grand opening for its new campus on Sunday, August…
PAGANS MOTORCYCLE GANG MEMBER ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT CONFRONTATION AT LAKELAND BIKE NIGHT
A motorcycle night at Gator’s Dockside in Lakeland turned violent after members of opposing motorcycle groups…
BCFCF Welcomes Lakeland Native Desmond Clark as Special Guest Speaker for 9th Annual Pink Ribbon Gala
Desmond Clark, a Lakeland native, former NFL standout, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker, will serve as…
Saddle Creek to Lay Off 178 Employees at Lakeland Facility
Saddle Creek to lay off 178 at their 771 S County Line facility.
Lakeland Approves New Warehouse Near Green Swamp
The Lakeland City Commission moved forward with plans for a proposed 45,000-square-foot warehouse on an 11.29-acre…
Lakeland Tops US Foreclosure Rates: Key Drivers Explained
Data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM confirms that the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area consistently ranks…
Lakeland Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
Curtis Charles Tinsley (47, Lakeland) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday to 25 years…
A second Miniso could be coming to Lakeland
We found a building permit filed with the City of Lakeland for a $450,000 remodel at…
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INVESTIGATION — AMAZON WAREHOUSE
A significant emergency response is underway at the Amazon warehouse located at 1760 County Line Road…
Lakeland Shooting: K-9 Injured, Active Scene in Kathleen
HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE – KATHLEEN AREA A major law enforcement response is underway in the…
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…