Lakeland man recounts impact from Hurricane Maria, shares journey to becoming an entrepreneur
LAKELAND, Fla. — It’s been almost eight years since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico as a Category 4 hurricane. Its devastation forced many to leave and move elsewhere in the U.S. That’s the case for one Lakeland man. Like any hobby, practice makes perfect. For Angel Maldonado,...
Man Arrested after Violent Confrontation at Central Florida Construction Site
A man was recently arrested after a violent confrontation at a Central Florida construction site. According to local law enforcement, the man who pointed a firearm at his former employer’s head and fired during a confrontation over unpaid wages was arrested following a multi-agency effort. 34-year-old Rajache...
Two Adults, Juvenile Arrested for Numerous Crimes in Central Florida
Two adults and a juvenile were arrested for numerous crimes in Central Florida earlier this summer. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested three masked individuals from Altamonte Springs as they drove through Polk County in a stolen vehicle. A PCSO deputy was traveling on I-4 near Lakeland behind a...
Cartel Suspects Arrested, Fentanyl Worth $4.5 Million Seized in Central Florida
Eight cartel suspects were recently arrested and 64 pounds of fentanyl worth $4.5 million seized in two separate Central Florida fentanyl drug trafficking investigations. It was the largest seizure in Polk County’s history according to local law enforcement. Two separate multi-agency undercover investigations into...
Central Florida Deputy Resigned after Arrest for Stealing Cash during Traffic Stop
A Central Florida deputy recently resigned after his arrested for stealing cash during a traffic stop. The traffic enforcement deputy from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office resigned upon being arrested for petit theft. Had he not resigned, his employment with the agency would have been terminated, according to the...
Judge blocks Citizens in arbitration fight
TALLAHASSEE — After a homeowner argued the process was unconstitutional, a Hillsborough County circuit judge Friday blocked the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from using a controversial arbitration process to resolve disputed claims.
Florida D.O.G.E. to target Pinellas, Hillsborough counties in next audit
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified Pinellas County and Hillsborough County as the next locations for further auditing and on-site review.
Lake Wales Highlander Band Friends and Family Night August 2 will Showcase New Marching...
They say, “Work hard, play hard.” That’s exactly what the members of this year’s Lake Wales Highlander Band intend to do tonight. Tonight, August 2, 2025, Lake Wales High School Highlander Band, led by band director, Meagan Delacerda, will perform at Friends and Family Night at 6:30 pm at Legion Field in Lake Wales....
City of Lakeland to Begin Sewer Cleaning Around Lake Hollingsworth Drive Project Will Involve...
Contractors working on behalf of the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin cleaning large-diameter gravity sewer lines (21” and 36”) along the southern and eastern sides of Lake Hollingsworth. The work was initially scheduled to start a week prior but due to a conflict with the contractor, the date...
New report reveals Lake Bonny infrastructure to be ‘insufficient’ following Hurricane Milton wreckage
A new report has revealed why Lake Bonny's current storm water system is incapable of handling major storm events.
