Lakeland’s Municipal Nursery Shapes the City’s Landscape
Municipal Nursery Saves Money, Ensures Quality, and Fosters Partnership With Southwest Middle Students. photos provided by KATRINA LYNN & CITY OF LAKELAND. Lakeland’s streetscapes, parks and public spaces don’t begin with a purchase order. Instead, they come from the City of Lakeland’s municipal nursery, where the...
The Flamingo Bean Co. Looks to Be Opening Brick-and-Mortar Cafe
The Flamingo Bean Co., a small-batch roaster founded in Lakeland in 2023, looks to be opening its first brick-and-mortar cafe. This week, What Now examined plan review documents submitted by The Flamingo Bean Company LLC that show the coffee spot opening at 1318 W Daughtrey Road. “At The Flamingo Bean...
Polk County Residents Invited to Upcoming Board Meeting Highlighting Infrastructure and Housing Initiatives
Polk County residents are gearing up for an insightful glimpse into the workings of their local government, as the Board of County Commissioners is set to convene for an agenda review and work session tomorrow. According to an announcement on Polk County's official website, the 9 a.m. meeting, held in the Board...
Potentially dangerous levels of PFAS found in surface waters, fish and sediment across the...
Like DDT when it was first introduced in the 1930s, PFAS were originally considered miracle products. They made fire-fighting foam more effective, prevented food from sticking to cookware, enabled water- and stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, and extended the wear time of lipstick and mascara. But like DDT,...
Revival IV Lounge Chooses Lakeside Village for Inaugural Location in Lakeland
Franchise owner Amber Sexton selects 460,000 square foot super-regional lifestyle center in Lakeland based on like-minded existing tenants and strong special event programming. Revival IV Lounge, a health and wellness concept that currently operates nine locations throughout central Florida, has selected Lakeside...
Plant City Man on Felony Probation Arrested for Discharging Firearm Amid Fort Meade Crowd
Early on a Sunday morning in Fort Meade, an incident erupted that brought law enforcement and community members to a tense and potentially dangerous standoff. Around 1:42 am on January 11, the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) was called to the scene of a large crowd gathered at the intersection of Seminole Avenue...
Seminole County Fugitive Caught Red-Handed: Polk Deputies Interrupt Drug Use During Arrest
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A fugitive wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Thursday night in Davenport after deputies reportedly found her in the act of ‘consuming’ illegal narcotics. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies converged on a residence on Jocelyn Drive around 9:50 p.m. on...
Family says Polk County deputies threw teen boy to ground while looking for suspect
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is facing allegations of excessive force involving a Dec. 29 incident with a 15-year-old boy in Winter Haven.
SoDough Square’s Tampa Bay Arrival Includes Second Location, in Tampa
St. Pete Rising reported this week on the upcoming debut of SoDough Square Detroit Style Pizza’s Tampa Bay debut, with a soft opening planned on January 23 at 6925 Fourth St. Founded by native Detroiter Robert Bair, SoDough Square already has three locations operating in the Orlando market, and its fourth, in St....
Woman allegedly steals $30 worth of groceries using self-checkout at Walmart
A Davenport woman will appear in court for stealing $30 worth of groceries from Walmart. An asset protection employee of Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, saw 60-year-old Jennifer Salazar Rossi using a self-checkout register around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, according to a case report from the Lake County...
