Wendy’s Drive-By Tip Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Lakeland Man
Christopher Wade Stubbs LAKELAND, Fla. — A 41-year-old Lakeland man wanted on multiple felony warrants...
Polk County passenger rail study: Leaders evaluate station options
LAKELAND, Fla. - Local transportation leaders are taking steps to expand high-speed train service west toward Tampa by launching a new station location study in Polk County. The Polk Transportation Planning Organization began the I-4 Passenger Rail Study during the summer to evaluate potential locations for high-speed train stops where passengers can board.
Haines City Bicyclist Nabbed By Polk County Deputies For Raiding Broken-Down Pickup
Andy Scott Henson HAINES CITY, Fla. — A Haines City man found out the hard...
Polk School Board Candidate Victor Sims Responds to 2018 Sheriff Investigation Records
Polk County School Board District 3 candidate Victor Sims has responded publicly after records from a 2018 Polk County Sheriff's Office investigation surfaced. The State Attorney declined to prosecute and no charges were ever filed. Sims says he was the victim of a scheme. The records tell a more complicated story. The post Polk School Board Candidate Victor Sims Responds to 2018 Sheriff Investigation Records first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus
Polk State is in early stages of creating armed guardian program
The Florida Legislature enacted a law in this year’s session allowing state colleges and universities to arm faculty and staff in response to a 2025 fatal shooting at Florida State University. Polk State College is apparently the only state college or university moving toward creation of such an armed guardian program. A review by gun-safety groups found that none of Florida’s 28 state colleges or 12 state universities had implemented the program, the Tallahassee Democrat reported . Soon after t
Polk County Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon Caught Prowling On Back Patio
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd A 55-year-old convicted felon who was released from state prison...
Padgett Elementary Secretary Zena Moody Honored by Polk County Public Schools
Zena Moody, the principal's secretary at Padgett Elementary in Lakeland, is the latest Polk County Public Schools Focused on Excellence honoree. The post Padgett Elementary Secretary Zena Moody Honored by Polk County Public Schools first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com
Winter Haven police identify 2 men involved in fight at Caribbean Bay
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Winter Haven police have identified two men who were involved in a fight at Caribbean Bay. According to the WHPD, officers responded to an altercation at Caribbean Bay around 1:46 a.m. on Sunday. The fight between the two men resulted in one man being knocked unconscious. When WHPD arrived, people on […]
Lowe’s Insourcing of Plant City Warehouse Impacts 178 Saddle Creek Jobs
Lowe’s is taking over operations of a Plant City distribution center previously managed by Lakeland-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services, affecting 178 positions. But it remains unclear how many workers have continued with the retailer. Tom Collins, vice president of marketing for Saddle Creek, told LkldNow that national home improvement...
Polk County considers closing middle school, turning it into community resource center
LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County Public Schools is considering turning one of its schools into a community resource center. The district says Crystal Lake Middle School has seen a significant drop in enrollment over the last three years. Now, district leaders are looking at options to make better use of the building and its resources.
