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The holidays have a way of bringing communities together to share the season's joy. Here's a list of Christmas events happening across Polk County. → Read More
According to a press release, Winter Haven police officers were at Haven of Lake Deer Apartments in Winter Haven when the man was shot. → Read More
Polk County received about 3,000 people at emergency shelters by Thursday morning, county spokesperson Mianne Nelson said. → Read More
The Lakeland city commissioner, who resigned his seat in order to run for the Florida House, appears to be prohibited by term limits from being reappointed. → Read More
The first phase of the library's renovations has been finished and capped with the opening of the Lakeland History and Culture Center. → Read More
Lakeland Regional is looking to increase the size its permitted facilities from 150,000 to 300,000 square feet. → Read More
Voters looking to register for the Aug. 23 primary, change their party affiliation or request a mail-in ballot have until Monday. → Read More
Atlanta-based developer Carter USA is set to close on a nearly $10 million deal to purchase the former Florida Tile site for redevelopment in August. → Read More
The company promises to bring 100 new jobs to the tech campus, paying an average wage of $93,500. The Citrus Mutual building is just to the southeast. → Read More
A state commission found that fire department leaders retaliated against the union president, then targeted two lieutenants who defended him. → Read More
Residents hope an endangered bird isn't caught in the crossfire of the city's duck hunting debate. → Read More
Coast Autonomous has announced a collaboration with Winter Haven to explore bringing its autonomous vehicles to the city's streets. → Read More
Lakeland Regional Health had 108 patients hospitalized by COVID at noon on Friday, more than double from the July 4th weekend. → Read More
The City Commission was deeply divided, and it's uncertain whether the cameras will survive the budget process. → Read More
Florida Department of Health reported 23,697 new infections between July 2 to July 8, an increase of more than 47% over last week. → Read More
With more than 19,000 doses arriving this week, it seems like Polk could be poised for record distribution. → Read More
The higher rate means the county is seeing faster community spread. → Read More
Florida deploys its first mobile ICU unit to Winter Haven Hospital due to a growing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and reports of low bed → Read More
Florida deploys its first mobile ICU unit to Winter Haven Hospital due to a growing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and reports of low bed → Read More
Lakeland-area nurses and staff are among those who found time to write to residents at Grace Manor after a video was posted → Read More