MAYFAIR WAY & CREWS LAKE RD, LAKELANDPOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-51136 On the morning of December 16, 2025, a school student was waiting near Mayfair Way and Crews Lake Rd in Lakeland for the ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - Long-time City Attorney, Fred Reilly, resigned during last night’s City Commission meeting. Citing serious health issues, Reilly addressed the Board by telephone, with his ...

Turning your living room – the hub of seasonal entertaining – into a winter retreat can be simple with a few thoughtful updates. From the color palette and textiles to lighting and subtle seasonal ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a forceful defense of federal immigration agents Tuesday, sharply criticizing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's response to an officer-involved shooting during an ...

United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) announces the approval of its 2025-2026 Community Investment Team (CIT) allocations, totaling $5,110,353.49 to support critical programs and initiatives across ...

New Year. New Goals. New Career. Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a real impact. The City of Lakeland is hiring across multiple departments, offering meaningful work, competitive benefits, and ...

A 39-year-old man from Altamonte Springs was arrested after Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies found him armed and trespassing at a construction site, according to a briefing earlier this ...

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old Lakeland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred Monday, January 6, at approximately 12:55 p.m. in Hillsborough County.

On January 5, 2026, PCSO detectives arrested 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula on charges related to unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The investigation began in December when the victim’s ...

The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year, many families face ...

The City of Bartow is inviting the community to celebrate the reopening of Richland Manor Park after extensive renovations as part of its Parks Reinvestment Program. The reopening celebration will ...

A fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 4 resulted in the death of a Brandon woman after a vehicle overturned and ejected an unrestrained passenger. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, ...