Lakeland FL

A 19-year-old was recently arrested driving 120 MPH in Central Florida. A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy noticed a gray Chevy Impala traveling east at a high-rate of speed on State Road 60 near Flamingo Drive in Bartow. Initially, the Impala was doing 78 MPH in a 45 MPH zone.

A fugitive wanted for a 2023 Michigan homicide was recently arrested in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Daniel Ray Partee, a fugitive wanted in connection with a 2023 homicide case in Michigan. The Temple Terrace Police Department contacted HCSO members after a citizen returned...

Whether you’re a downtown business owner seeking to store your excess inventory or a Warner University college student wanting to store your belongings, Storage Zone in Lake Wales has the solution to your storage needs. For 25 years, Storage Zone has provided a diverse, affordable selection of units to...

Is a monthly series on what company leaders believe are the most important best practices in their sector or organization to ensure growth and sustainable success. September 2025 — Constant trade disruptions, soaring shipping costs, and tighter labor markets are pushing U.S. businesses to reshore operations, bringing...

If you’re searching for ways to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Four Corners residents now have an easier way to determine which local government they fall under, thanks to a new online tool designed to help nearly 60,000 people living at the intersection of Polk, Orange, Lake and Osceola counties. The Four Corners area is considered...

Tampa Bay has emerged as the largest market in the country for Junior Achievement’s 3DE instructional model. The Hillsborough County School Board recently approved plans to add 3DE to Plant High School and Brandon High School in the 2026-27 school year. That expansion follows this fall’s launch of 3DE at Largo High...

A Florida man who had been recently released from prison was arrested again after a burglary. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Stephan Rice IV, who had completed a four-year prison sentence for grand theft motor vehicle and was released earlier this summer. According to a...

Tucked between palm trees and strip malls in the heart of Lakeland, Florida sits a veritable wonderland where yesterday’s treasures await today’s bargain hunters – the legendary Lakeland Antique Mall. Ever had that moment when you discover something amazing that makes you wonder how you lived without...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A traffic stop for a missing license plate on a motorcycle has led to the arrest of a Lakeland man on multiple charges, including dealing in stolen property and drug possession. On September 11th, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were conducting an investigation near...