Lakeland Commissioner Bill Read will resign from his Northeast District seat effective December 21, 2025. Read has had "personal health" issues, having missed several meetings earlier this year.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Movie magic is being made in parts of Polk County. A local author is bringing his book to the big screen while showcasing several Lakeland businesses along the way.

Graduation for 102 graduates is scheduled for Friday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. It will be at the Lakeland football stadium. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the high schoo… ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — One More Child, a faith-based non-profit in Lakeland is expanding its effort to empower single mothers that are struggling. In May 2024, Natalie Garcia was facing a lot of ...

DICKSON CITY – The game-winning hit went two feet in front of home plate. Jayden Cieszkowski probably didn’t see where his picturesque bunt landed. The Lakeland center fielder was charging wi… ...

The Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office withdrew from a planned voter registration event at Lakeland's Pride in the Park. Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell cited concerns about the event ...

Breaking down claim Craigslist ad proves 2025 LA protests were orchestrated "Looking for the toughest bada**** in the city," the ad specified. It was a prank. Cindy Shan Published June 10, 2025 ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A motorcyclist is dead after an SUV hit him in Lakeland on Wednesday evening. Officials said on June 18, around 7:04 p.m., Blake Odom, 26, was traveling east on North Crystal ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Ten people were shot early Monday afternoon leaving two in critical condition, police said. The victims were all male between the ages of 21 and 35.

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