Lakeland’s $26.3 million project will bring wider sidewalks, improved crossings and a permanent three-lane design to Dixieland.

Early voting begins Oct. 19, in Polk County. In part three of our series demystifying and debunking myths and misinformation about Florida elections, we're tackling the truth about vote by mail and ...

Elizabeth Marie Crawford, affectionately known as “Lib” to her family and friends, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

Vincent “Vinnie” Glenn Marsh, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21st, 2026, after a long and ...

Virginia Chapman, born September 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 19, 2026, following a long battle ...

Randy William Roth, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and vibrant community member, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at the age of 81.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, the Lakeland Police Department will host a drive-through drop-off for unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication.

The program has provided Christmas gifts and nurtured positive relationships with thousands of Lakeland children since it began in 2007.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Polk County commissioners reached a unanimous vote to disable comments on all 21 county-run social media accounts.

From sensory-friendly activities to massive trunk-or-treats, Lakeland churches offer family fun while building community ...

Billy Lawrence Pacher Jr., age 40, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

John LeRoy Blair, affectionately known to those who loved him as “Pop-Pop,” “Honey,” “Johnny Boy,” “Big John,” “John-John,” and “Wirey,” passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Lakeland, ...