Polk County Sheriff Nabs 65 For DUI In June; 7 Illegal Immigrants Among Them
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) intensified its efforts against impaired driving last month, resulting in the arrest of 65 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. This number represents only arrests made by PCSO deputies and does not include...
The Chicken Sandwich At This Florida Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It...
In the heart of Lakeland, Florida, there’s a dark gray building with a shocking pink lightning bolt that’s become the North Star for sandwich seekers and fried chicken aficionados alike. LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken has transformed from local secret to full-blown pilgrimage site, drawing devoted diners from Tampa,...
Polk group calls for action after new data reveals teen gun possession
LAKELAND, Fla. — In a new study, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that 6% of Florida teens have guns — including a significant number of middle schoolers, something that has alarmed local advocacy groups. Over the past three years, Mike Murray has spent most of his...
Stray Cat Escapes Shelter, Walks Home in Florida
In Lakeland, Florida, a stray cat named George stunned locals after pulling off a daring escape from an animal shelter, then making a solo journey nearly 5 kilometers (3 miles) back to his neighborhood. SPCA Florida had taken George, a community cat known to roam the Loma Verde apartment complex, for a routine...
Family of teen charged in Polk County ‘swatting’ case shares their side of the...
The family doesn't deny their brother made that call but still don't believe he should be locked up.
Talbot House looks to relocate away from the downtown area
Talbot House Ministries is proposing to relocate its services to a new facility on East Memorial Boulevard on land donated by an anonymous benefactor. CFTB Realty Inc., a real estate arm of the nonprofit Community Foundation Tampa Bay, has filed an application with the City of Lakeland to change the zoning at 1115 E....
The Velvet Swan hopes to enter Lakeland’s bar and nightlife scene
A North Lakeland bar owner is looking to open a new cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown, but some are questioning whether there’s already enough liquor flowing. Jeremiah Joaquim, owner of CJ Vapes & Lounge, filed an application with the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority for its support in opening up The...
Advocates will yet again ask commissioners for change at Polk Co. Animal Control
Animal advocates in Polk County are gearing up to use their voices to advocate for change at Polk County Animal Control. And it’s not the first time they’ve done so.
This Enormous Flea Market In Florida Is A Dream Come True For Bargain Hunters
Some places have a magnetic pull that defies logical explanation – Plant City Farm & Flea Market is that kind of irresistible force in central Florida. This sprawling marketplace isn’t just a spot to grab fresh produce or second-hand treasures; it’s a full-sensory adventure where every visit promises new discoveries.
Lakeland homeless shelter’s plan to move has businesses concerned
Talbot House is proposing to relocate from downtown Lakeland to a larger facility on East Memorial Boulevard.
