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Multiple people were shot, two of them critically, in Lakelands midtown Monday afternoon.

"Relief Not Reopen" Demand Local Activists In Polk County by James Coulter With COVID-19 infections and deaths in Florida reaching record highs, many Polk County residents are saying "enough is enough" and demanding that the county and state halt measures to re-open the economy. Several local activists planned a demonstration…

Lakeland, Florida - On November 7, 2016 at 12:57 a.m., the Lakeland Police Department responded to a Home Invasion at a home on Cleveland Heights Boulevard. The victim, Claudia Critton, stated after hearing a doorbell she looked outside and observed an individual running away. Approximately 5 minutes later, Mrs. Critton…

Lakeland leaders of LGBTQ+ organizations plan to protest the "Dont Say Gay Bills," arguing the proposed legislation would hurt the LBGTQ+ youth.

"Relief Not Reopen" Demand Local Activists In Polk County by James Coulter With COVID-19 infections and deaths in Florida reaching record highs, many Polk County residents are saying "enough is enough" and demanding that the county and state halt measures to re-open the economy. Several local activists planned a demonstration…

Business owners Alicia and Max Caircius value community service while focusing on family.

Conrad Mertely passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at the age of 97 at Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, Fla.