Lake Hamilton Police Chief Christopher Votour Fired

The Town of Lake Hamilton terminated Police Chief Christopher Votour effective October 23, 2026, citing policy…

Polk Commissioner Bill Braswell’s Facebook page …..

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Pt16: Ft. Myers Council members walk out of meeting during public criticism of Mayor Kevin Anderson

By Bob Norman It was while a Dunbar High School student was speaking about how she…

Polk County Government Florida – Unofficial Comments

We believe it is extremely important that the citizens of Polk County have the ability to…

Lakeland Considers Abolishing Citizen Code Enforcement Board for Special Magistrate System

Here are the key details surrounding the proposed changes: Key Details of the Proposal Timeline &…

Share Your Story: Join the Lakeland Gazette as a Citizen Reporter!

Join the Lakeland Gazette as a citizen reporter and share hyper-local news, civic updates, and neighborhood…

Rep. Scott Franklin Tours Polk County Fire Rescue Center

Polk County leadership welcomed Congressman Scott Franklin to the Polk County Fire Rescue Training Center Thursday…

Lakeland Police Investigating Death Near South Florida Avenue Tractor Supply

By PulsePoint & Patrol A person died near the Tractor Supply at 4233 South Florida Avenue…

Fuzzy’s in Lakeland permanently closed

By Ryan Colpean  Just tried to go to Fuzzy’s in Lakeland for lunch and there’s a…

Sheriff Grady Judd’s WAR ON CATS

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Lakeland Town Center Updates Including Retro Ride-on Toys

By Chip Burke Lakeland Town Center update: freshly painted parking lot with lines, and retro ride-on…

CareerSource Polk CEO Suspended Amid State Investigation

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck, President and…

Lakeland Police Seek Help Identifying Found Toddler

Follow-up: Family has been located The Lakeland Police Department has located a male African American juvenile,…