Lakeland is Under a Tornado Watch Until 8 p.m.
Rain is expected to intensify this afternoon as Hurricane Helene’s eye passes 150 miles to the west.
3,888 Warnings Issued For Drivers Who Didn’t Stop For School Buses
Starting this week, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office can issue $225 citations for violations.
Lakeland’s Light Rain Bands from Helene Are Expected to Intensify Tonight
More storm-related closures are announced; city facilities and parks remain open, and solid waste pickups are unchanged.
Polk Students Used Telehealth 11,308 Times in Two Years
In the second year of the school district program, mental health sessions rose while physical health visits declined.
Polk Schools Will Close Thursday, Friday as a Storm Precaution
Lakeland, Polk prepare as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens and heads toward an expected Panhandle landfall.
Alternate Path for Sewer Project May Save Lakeland $7.9 Million
The Western Trunk pipeline’s new route will avoid disrupting traffic near Lakeland Christian School.
Lakeland Approves a Budget With No Property Tax Increase
One of the commissioners who voted against the budget said the city should cut spending rather than rely on reserves.
Judge: Child Mass Murder Survivor’s Statements Can Be Heard in Court
The child was 11 in 2021 when she was wounded and four family members were killed in their north Lakeland home.
Public TV Documentary Series Spotlights Lakeland
Topics include Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, swans, Silver Moon Drive-In, women aviators and Bonnet Springs Park.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Access Church adds a second location near I-4 and Kathleen Road, and plans a Bartow site | The Ledger
Lakeland-based NOAA Hurricane Hunters fly into storms to gather data | New York Times
Two-year project to upgrade Lakeland Hills Blvd. from Parkview Place to Griffin Road starts Oct. 7 | The Ledger
Lakeland’s Tryp Air Charter adds a fourth new aircraft | Business Observer
LPD opens applications as it seeks nine certified officers | News Channel 8
Driver killed in head-on crash on Lakeland Hills Boulevard on Saturday | Click Orlando
Florida Southern College unveils new athletic training center on Ingraham Avenue | LALtoday
‘Florida Road Trip’ TV series explores Lakeland’s parks, swans, Florida Poly and more | WUCF-PBS
Judd launches animal cruelty task force to combat neglect and hoarding | 10 Tampa Bay
Polk schools, sheriff cracking down as online threats of violence rise: 24 students arrested in 28 days | ABC Action News
Construction is about to start on a two-lane roundabout at Drane Field and Waring roads | The Ledger
Have a Laugh | Friday | 8 p.m. | Polk Theatre
Max 98.3’s Eric & Mike host an 18+ comedy Birthday Bash featuring Bret Enrst, Kevin Farley and Steve Simeone. Tickets: $50-$100.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage | Saturday | 2-9 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Bienvenido a BSP features live music, cultural showcases, artisan marketplace, live DJ and food and drink specials. Free parking at the park will be supplemented by free Citrus Connection transit from downtown. Free and open to the public.
Get your punk on | Sunday | noon to 6 p.m. | Swan Brewing
The ninth Punk Rock Flea Market brings seven bands and 70+ vendors and food trucks, including weird original artwork, taxidermy, vinyl, upcycled clothing, handmade jewelry, skateboarding, eclectic home decor, horror collectables and nostalgia. Free and open to the public.
Sing to ‘Encanto’ | Sunday | 4 p.m. | Polk Theatre
Watch the popular Disney film and sing along with the lyrics displayed onscreen. Tickets: $5.
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