A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that can help identify and arrest two suspects in a July 4, 2021, homicide that occurred at a Mobil gas station at 1615 W. Memorial Blvd. The victim, 34, was pumping gas when he saw two armed men approaching and tried to run away before being shot. […]
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Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Recognizes Beautification Award Winners for May 2026
For May’s beautification award Lakeland recognized a classic shady Florida yard and the hidden gem of a MIDFLORIDA location
Posted inBriefs
McCarley Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Florida Southern College
On Saturday, May 2, Florida Southern College (FSC) held a ceremony at RP Funding Center for the largest graduating class in the school’s history — 583 graduates, including 66 graduate degrees. Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley, who graduated from the college in 1993 with a bachelor’s in communications, gave the commencement address. She reflected on the […]
Posted inBriefs
Watermelon Festival Saturday, May 2, at Florida Children’s Museum
Florida Children’s Museum will celebrate the rich tradition of watermelon farming in Central Florida at Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2.
Posted inPublic Safety
Polk County Burn Ban Temporarily Suspended
Recent heavy rains prompted the suspension, but officials warn the longterm outlook is not favorable for a total repeal.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Recognizes Beautification Award Winners for April 2026
The city recognized the exceptionally well-maintained yard of Yvonne McShay and the planting of natives and trees at the Wabash Self Storage in this month’s Beautification awards.
Posted inTransportation
Traffic Delays Expected on I-4 and U.S. 98 This Week
Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, FDOT urges drivers to use caution, be aware of surroundings in construction zones, and plan for additional travel time.
Posted inActivism
‘No Kings’ Rally Draws More Than 4,000
The peaceful protest on Saturday, March 28, included speakers and a march on to Lemon Street and back to the park.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Lake Morton Historic Home Tour Returns March 28
After a hiatus in 2025, the 21st annual tour returns this Saturday, featuring nine homes in the Lake Morton neighborhood.
Posted inEvents
FSC To Screen ‘The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit’ Thursday, March 12
Author Bob Kealing and musician and WMNF presenter Rev. Billy C. Wirtz will host a film screening and conversation.
