12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (103+ words) Jones was booked into the Polk County Jail without bond. By Bob Garver The dialogue-free Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons are my favorite of the Looney Tunes. No jokes centered around annoying accents or speech impediments, just pure physical… 2121 New…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (137+ words) Orlando Health is holding a hiring event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. Hiring managers will be on-site conducting conversations and interviews. You can explore open positions or submit an application in advance…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (145+ words) The expansion at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) marks a major shift, positioning it as a key alternative hub between Tampa and Orlando. Supported by federal, state, and local funding—including a recent $4.8 million FAA grant for terminal upgrades—the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (168+ words) We found a building permit filed with the City of Lakeland for a $450,000 remodel at 1474 Town Center Dr, Suite 102, inside Lakeside Village. The permit lists Miniso as the tenant. Lakeland’s first Miniso opened at Lakeland Square Mall in August 2025, drawing…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (198+ words) The Polk County Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Neal Duncan as the new Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Division Director on Tuesday, Aug. 4. He will begin serving in the role on Monday, Aug. 17. As the Polk…...