Multi County Florida Fugitive Taken Into Custody In Lakeland
A multi-county fugitive was taken into custody during an early morning patrol in Lakeland on Monday. Polk County Deputy Sheriff Annucci was on duty in the early morning when she received information that a wanted individual was at a residence on Lakewood Circle. Mikhail Sabroche, 22, was identified as the...
Tequila Real Mexican Bar & Grill to Open Soon in Davenport
DAVENPORT, FL — Tequila Real Mexican Bar & Grill, led by owner Richard “Richie” Acevedo, is preparing to open soon at 400 Legacy Village Dr., Suite 101, Davenport, FL 33896. The team is targeting a December opening, pending final construction. What to Expect. Tequila Real will be...
Kissimmee Sisters Arrested For $2,500 Grand Theft At Davenport Target
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Two sisters from Kissimmee are facing felony charges after they were arrested Tuesday evening for allegedly stealing nearly $2,500 worth of merchandise from the Target store in Posner Park. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, when a Polk County Sheriff’s...
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay offering support for people affected by government shutdown
TAMPA, Fla. — The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is reminding residents that support is available for those affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Wednesday is National Stress Awareness Day and officials are encouraging anyone who needs to talk to call 211, where staff are available 24/7. When someone...
Tampa Bay’s first cold snap is on the horizon
Winter is coming — for a couple days, at least. Why it matters: Get ready to dust off those jackets and don some Uggs. State of play: After temperatures warm up through this week, a cold front is expected to move across the East Coast next week, National Weather Service Tampa Bay meteorologist Christianne Pearce told...
‘Polk Landowner Expo’ helping landowners find ways to preserve agriculture
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Landowners in Polk County are taking steps to preserve their agricultural legacy. The county held a "Landowner Expo" on Tuesday, bringing together dozens of people who are invested in the industry. Farming has always been Jack Green’s calling. "I grew up with a set...
These Lakeland, FL based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near lakeland.
Upcoming Rail Crossing Closures in Lakeland: Residents Advised to Plan Alternate Routes in November
CSX Transportation will temporarily close two rail crossings in Lakeland, Florida, for repairs in November 2025. The North Crystal Lake Drive crossing, located between Bartow Road and Bonisee Circle, will be closed from 10 a.m. on November 10 to 6 p.m. on November 13.
Madam Mayor: McCarley Captures Decisive Win in Four-Way Race
McCarley, 54, overcame three challengers to win 50.3% of the vote. Cedric Valrie received 19.5%, Kay Klymko 17.3% and Kaitlin Gracie Kramer 13%. About 19% of Lakeland’s 62,600 voters cast ballots. Many who voted by mail in recent years went to the polls in person after discovering that their mail-in ballot requests...
Lakeland will seek $4M in state funding for septic-to-sewer, flood control and radios
Lakeland officials will seek approximately $4.1 million in state funds next year to help complete a variety of infrastructure and public safety projects. City commissioners met Nov. 3 to discuss what appropriation requests they will make from their state legislative delegation going into the January 2026 session....
