Lakeland FL

On Saturday, March 14, starting at 8 a.m., the studio is offering eight free 30-minute public classes ranging from Simply Stretch and Yin Yoga to Hot Yoga and Vinyasa. They’ll have locally-made snacks, drinks, and giveaways to welcome people into the space. The studio will begin following its regular schedule on...

Construction of a new apartment complex off one of Winter Haven's busiest intersections has local residents raising concerns about future traffic safety. Winter Haven officials gave a presentation March 9 about the new Spring Lake Apartments , a 168-unit apartment complex being built on undeveloped land south of the...

Barnett family has committed a $10 million donation to help establish a new Moffitt Cancer Center outpatient facility in the Highland City area of Lakeland. Announced in February 2026, this expansion aims to bring world-class oncology services directly to Polk County, reducing the need for residents to travel to...

(This article was updated with information from Markeishia Smith and to correct the timing of her hiring by Dundee. ) An apparent misstep in planning for one of the most consequential votes in Fort Meade’s history has cost the city attorney her job. The City Commission voted 3-2 at its March 10 meeting to dismiss...

Plant City High School ground to a halt Friday morning when the campus was placed on lockdown while Hillsborough County deputies investigated an incident on school grounds, officials said. Authorities described the move as precautionary, and there were no reported injuries. According to WTSP, a spokesperson for the...

On March 11, Mary Louise Wise celebrated an extraordinary milestone—her 100th birthday. Born in 1926, Mary now resides in the independent living facility at Grace Manor at Hunters Creek in Plant City, just minutes from downtown. If you happen to pass her in the hallway, chances are you’ll be greeted with a warm...

While the Polk Veterans Council has been conducting these missions since 2015, this specific trip was dedicated entirely to women veterans, honoring their unique contributions to the U.S. Armed Forces. The group behind the flight said that the mission took about two years to plan and took about $200,000 in...

An arrest warrant was issued for Childs, 34, following a fatal shooting on February 22, 2026, outside the Jade Fox Lounge on Lakeland Highlands Road. He is wanted on charges of Second-Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Incident Details. Location: Jade...

MULBERRY, Fla. - A Florida woman is behind bars after more than 30 underweight dogs found in bad condition were seized from a Mulberry property nearly a month ago. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Jennifer Flott was arrested on multiple charges, including six counts of torment, deprive, mutilate or kill any...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers. Local perspective:. Stitch by stitch, the...