Investigation at Lakeland Home Depot after a man’s body was discovered inside a display...
Lakeland Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered inside a display shed at the Home Depot located at 1501 US Highway 98 North (near the Griffin Road intersection). Here are the key details available as of Sunday, March 22, 2026:. Discovery: The call to police came in...
There’s a Florida Farm Where You Can Cuddle Mini Piglets and Meet a Very...
Tucked just outside Lakeland, there is a down to earth farm where your shoes get dusty and your grin shows up fast. Countryside Farm & Venue pairs hands on animal time with genuine hospitality, and it feels personal from the moment you park. Mini piglets nap in warm piles, alpacas...
How a Repurposed 1960s Gas Station Became the Most OBSESSED Chicken Spot in Lakeland,...
Strolling through the historic Dixieland district, it is impossible to ignore the pink neon lightning bolt that signals the heart of the city’s modern food scene. While the building began its life as a mid-century gas station, LoveBird – Almost Famous Chicken has completely revitalized the space into a high-octane...
Fatal Early Morning Shooting Shuts Down Plant City I-4 On-Ramp
Plant City Shooting (HCSO) PLANT CITY, Fla. – An early morning shooting in Plant City...
Florida soldier killed in Kuwait drone attack remembered as leader who lived for others
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Flags flew at half-staff across Florida Saturday as family members, fellow soldiers and commanding officers gathered to say farewell to Maj. Cody Khork, a Polk County native killed in a drone attack March 1 in Kuwait. Khork, 35, was one of six soldiers from the...
Pasco County breakfast restaurant – Sunrise Eatery cited for 12 violations, warning issued
A popular Pasco County breakfast restaurant known for its comfort food and checkered tablecloths left a state health inspection with 12 violations and a warning — including two high-priority findings that posed a direct risk of foodborne illness.
Lakeland Woman Arrested At Home On Osceola County Fraud And Racketeering Warrant
Dawn Marie Salvati POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 54-year-old Lakeland woman is in custody this...
Falcons Split Final Day, Wrap Up THE Spring Games Trip in Florida
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Falcon softball team closed out its 10-game stretch at THE Spring Games on Friday with a split, defeating SUNY Old Westbury 9-0 in five innings before falling to No. 16 Rowan, 3-0. UWRF wasted no time taking control in the opener, plating two runs in the first before bringing in seven runs in...
🚚 Polk County Supply Chain Jobs – Multiple Openings up to $98K+
Polk County’s logistics scene is buzzing, with big names hiring for leadership roles in distribution and sourcing. If you’ve got experience keeping goods moving and teams motivated, these openings are worth a look.
📅 Learn to Make Chain Maille – March 27 in Haines City
Try your hand at a unique craft! On Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM, head to 111 N 6th St, Haines City for a Learn to Make Chain Maille workshop. A master chain maille artist will guide you through different weaves and patterns, and all supplies are included. The class is open to all ages, though kids 12 and under...
