Lakeland FL

Polk County Commissioners voted to limit general public comment on non-agenda items to just 15 speakers per meeting. This change was passed unanimously on a consent agenda, without public discussion. For years, residents have shown up to speak about issues affecting our community, including animal welfare and public...

After the recent uptick of brush fires, Polk County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that the countywide burn ban remains in effect. Following the burn ban is important as it prevents avoidable emergencies, keeps you and your neighbors safe and allows better resource allocation on other calls for service.

This place proves magic still flickers under the stars. Silver Moon Drive‑In Theatre in Lakeland, Florida is where classic cinema roars back to life on a giant outdoor screen while the night hums around you. Cars lined like eager spectators, popcorn that tastes like nostalgia, and films that feel...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Sunday evening in Mulberry turned chaotic when a motorcyclist was struck by a fleeing vehicle, leading to an arrest by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred around 7:40 p.m. on February 15, 2026, began at the intersection of Church Avenue North and Carter Road West.

We’re a small family-owned Brazilian market here in Lakeland, and we want to say thank you to everyone who has stopped by to support us. We have a bakery area with traditional Brazilian snacks such as coxinha, cheese bread, pastries, and desserts. It’s been so nice seeing the community...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland woman who posed as a Department of Children and Families (DCF) employee was arrested after trying to ‘remove’ a 9-year-old boy from a local home last week, according to the sheriff’s office. In a release, deputies said that they were...

TAMPA, Fla. - A third defendant has been named in an indictment against the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church. The church's leaders are accused of running a forced labor and money laundering operation, disguised as a ministry and call centers. According to new federal court documents, prosecutors...

In the face of persistent drought conditions in Tampa Bay, and tightening irrigation protocols, a spotlight has been shone on local citizens who exemplify resourcefulness and care for the environment. Three Tampa residents, namely Susan Manian, Ingo Fochler, and Liselott Uppgard, were honored by the City of Tampa...

At Providence girls soccer, the Stallions smile. They laugh. They stay loose. And guess what? They're in the hunt for a championship. "A lot of people think of a final-four team, and they think of super-intense and things like that," Providence coach Michelle Waugh said. "But we definitely are a team that likes to...

THONOTOSASSA – Jerry Wright lost half of his crop on his 40-acre strawberry farm, Passion Organics, when the temperatures dipped below freezing several nights in a row at the end of January and into the first week of February. He estimated his financial loss is in excess of $700,000.