Lakeland FL

LAKELAND, Fla. – Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer — but it’s also a time to honor the workers who keep the country running, and the unions that support them. Firefighters in the Lakeland Fire Department could soon see a pay raise as a result of union negotiations. The city of Lakeland and the...

There’s a certain magic that happens when comfort food transcends its humble origins and becomes something truly extraordinary, and that transformation is happening daily at Dena’s Place in Lakeland, where the meatloaf isn’t just a menu item – it’s a revelation. This unassuming diner might...

There’s a moment of pure transcendence that happens when a fork breaks through a fluffy biscuit and releases a river of peppered sausage gravy, and Charlie’s Family Restaurant in Lakeland has mastered this sacred art. You walk into this place and immediately understand that nobody here is trying...

The Polk County Commission will vote on ordinances that would hopefully deter behaviors like the lakeside brawl from early August, where two people were knocked unconscious and several were arrested.

A Lakeland man will spend over a decade in federal prison after being sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn K. Mizelle in Tampa sentenced Moreno Fenelus, 44, to 11 years in prison. Fenelus had already pled guilty to the...

Tampa Bay is buzzing with activity, as the annual kingfish migration kicks into high gear. These high-speed, hard-hitting predators have pushed into the Bay and surrounding waters in big numbers, offering up explosive action for boaters targeting nearshore reefs, shipping channels and beachside bait schools. Recent...

TAMPA, Fla. — A new fire station is coming to Plant City, with the Hillsborough County Commission recently approving plans to purchase property where the fire station will be constructed. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue cites the growing population for why the station is needed. In his 20 years of...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two 26-year-old twin brothers from Mexico on Friday on various felony counts linked to the burglary of homes under construction. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Eder Zaragoza Marin Ibar and Juan Elder Marin Ibar at their residence on Ellie Road in Auburndale.

Police are investigating a shooting in Dade City that left two men dead and one injured on Monday.

More than four million square feet of industrial development and 3,000 new homes could be developed near the Lake Wales Airport if the City Commission approves the annexation of 1,287 acres of land into the city limits. At their workshop on Wed., Aug. 27, 2025, Lake Wales city commissioners reviewed...