Florida Poly Celebrated Largest Graduating Class in University History
Florida Poly recently celebrated the largest graduating class in university history. Florida Polytechnic University reached a significant milestone last month as it celebrated its largest commencement ceremony to date, as more than 330 students earned in-demand degrees at the state’s only all-STEM public university,...
Two Suspects Caught Committing Burglaries in Central Florida
Two suspects were caught committing burglaries in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men during a burglary investigation on Pickerel Court in Kissimmee. Deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity involving three individuals who were spotted flipping car door handles. Home...
Lakeland Treats and Trinkets Opening with Ice Cream, Waffelwitches, and More
A brand new ice cream shop concept is about to come to life in Lakeland, at 270 E Bay Street. Called Lakeland Treats & Trinkets, it will be vibey antique-filled haven for sweets and “one-of-a-kind items picked up along the way.”. “We’re extremely excited to get opened up,” Becky...
Church hosting inaugural event at Munn Park as alternative to ‘Pride in the Park’
Over the next two Saturdays, Lakeland’s Munn Park will be home to events with live entertainment, food trucks and vendors but the intent behind those events differ.
Beloved Lakeland business closing after more than 100 years
LAKELAND, Fla. — After more than a century serving the Lakeland community, Marshall Jewelers is preparing to close its doors for good. Bill and Carol Marshall have spent decades behind the counters at the family-run shop — a business originally opened as Adams Jewelers in 1921, and purchased by Bill’s parents in...
Animal advocates clash with Polk County commissioners over sheriff’s animal control shelter
(This story was revised to make a correction.) Wearing purple ribbons, animal advocates flooded the Polk County Commission meeting on June 3 to report alleged deplorable conditions at Polk County’s Animal Control facility. But they were met with pushback from the board, which sets the Sheriff’s Office budget for...
A week before Pride in the Park, Lakeland church plans FamFest, dedicated to faith...
A Lakeland church will host its first FamFest on June 7 to offer traditional families an alternative reason to celebrate this month. Believers' Fellowship Church, led by Pastor Jon Friedt, will host FamFest on June 7, from 5 to 9 p.m., in Lakeland's Munn Park. The event aims to celebrate faith, traditional families...
Forever homes: 300+ loving dogs seek homes at mega adoption event in Hillsborough County,...
More than 300 dogs need loving homes this weekend in Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida. The third annual mega adoption event brings together seven shelters from across Tampa Bay. All adoption fees have been waived thanks to generous sponsors, including the Athletes & Causes Foundation and Pet Resource...
Wesley Chapel family says dog survived alligator attack in their backyard
A family in Wesley Chapel is traumatized after their rescue dog was attacked by an alligator in their backyard.
Nearly 80,000-square-foot Lakeland medical building breaks ground
Construction has started on a new medical office facility in Lakeland. The 77,200-square-foot Watson Clinic Medical Office building will be part of Orlando Health’s Lakeland Highlands Hospital campus under construction on Polk Parkway where it meets Lakeland Highlands Road. Hoar Construction, the general contractor...
