Upcoming Roadwork on U.S. 17/92 to Affect Lake Alfred and Haines City Residents Starting...
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 17/92 from Lake Alfred to Haines City in mid-November 2025. The project includes milling and resurfacing the asphalt, updating curb ramps to meet ADA standards, and resurfacing side street entrances, selected driveways, and U.S....
School Zone Flashing Lights are Changing; Lake Wales Gets One Step Closer to Speed...
Drivers in Lake Wales may have noticed a change in several school zones around the City of Lake Wales this past week and should pay close attention to the speed limit. In anticipation of the approved school zone cameras for Lake Wales High School, McLaughlin School of Excellence, and Hillcrest Elementary, Lake Wales...
Understanding Flock Automatic License Plate Readers and Public Safety
Since installing its first five red light cameras in 2009, the city of Lakeland has invested in surveillance technology to keep citizens safe and support the work of law enforcement. While automatic license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) are not new technology, as AI advances, citizens and local governments have...
3 killed in shooting at landscape supply company, San Antonio police chief says
Two men and one woman were killed in a shooting at a landscape supply company Saturday morning, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. The shooting happened in the 4400 block of Stahl Road on the city’s Northside, authorities said. A suspect in the shooting has been located...
PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion
PNC Bank is expanding its branch network nationwide, committing $2 billion to open more than 300 new branches by 2030, with several planned across Florida’s fastest-growing communities, including Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland. The new commitment increases PNC’s previous expansion target by 100 locations, reinforcing...
Ellianos Coffee Starts Construction in Lakeland’s Highlands Plaza
Ellianos Coffee, the high-end drive-thru coffee chain with locations in the southeastern states, announced this week that it has begun construction on a new location in Lakeland’s Highlands Plaza, at 2890 Lakeland Highlands Road. The new Ellianos will be helmed by franchisees Shawn R. McDonald and Taylor Caffey. “As...
The most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
2-year-old hit, killed by truck in Dade City
A 2-year-old was killed in Pasco County on Friday morning after being hit by a truck, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Auburndale Woman Taken Into Custody After Using Child To Steal Hoodie At Davenport Sporting...
A 33-year-old Auburndale woman was arrested this week after allegedly using a young male to steal products from a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Posner Park, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Cumesha Loanmen, 33, of Auburndale, was arrested on Monday, November 3, 2025, after store...
6-Year-Old Killed on Her Way to School After Being Hit in the Crosswalk with...
A 6-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a car while walking to school with her family earlier this week, according to Florida authorities. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to reports of a collision between a vehicle and pedestrians at the...
