9+ hour, 32+ min ago  (65+ words) LAKELAND, FL (May 6, 2026) - On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 12: 38 p. m. , officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1600 block of George Jenkins Boulevard. Just prior to the crash, a black Nissan SUV was traveling east on George Jenkins Boulevard. At the same…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (221+ words) Christina Park in Lakeland Offers Family-Friendly Amenities and Recreation " Polk County'Daily Ridge. com Christina Park in Lakeland Offers Family-Friendly Amenities and Recreation Residents in Lakeland continue to praise Christina Park as a go-to destination for outdoor fun, relaxation, and community…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (444+ words) New Basketball Court and Sidewalk Approved for Wabash Park in Lakeland "Get ready to make a slam dunk at Wabash Park in Lakeland, because a new basketball court and sidewalk have been approved for construction. At their regular meeting on…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (322+ words) A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Lakeland nightclub in February has now been taken into custody, marking a significant development in the case. According to the Lakeland Police Department, 34-year-old Janard Dominic Childs of Lakeland…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (183+ words) Residents and visitors in Lakeland can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities at Aldine Combee Park, a 19. 5-acre multi-use facility operated by Polk County Parks and Recreation. Located at 1140 Fish Hatchery Road, the park provides amenities for both casual…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (199+ words) Polk County Fire Rescue Press Release Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire in Lakeland Bartow, Fla. (March 3, 2026) "Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire off Ralph Road in Lakeland on Tuesday Morning. PCFR crews…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (164+ words) Tuesday's fatal Mulberry crash: A single-vehicle crash in Mulberry Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026, resulted in the death of a Lakeland man. At around 6: 19 pm, the Emergency Communications Center dispatched units from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Polk County Fire Rescue…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (132+ words) Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a large scrapyard fire off Main Street in Lakeland Saturday night (Feb 14). Crews were at the scene of a medical call shortly after 6 p. m. when their battalion chief noticed a black smoke column…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (595+ words) LAKE WALES " As Polk State College moves past a recently concluded independent investigation, a newly announced development elsewhere in Florida is raising questions about whether President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti could soon be weighing her next professional move. Investigation Concludes…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (145+ words) Daily Ridge. com Polk County Parks and Recreation Hosting Cruise-Themed Senior Social in Lakeland Polk County Parks and Recreation is inviting seniors ages 55 and older to set sail for a fun-filled, cruise-themed social event later this month in Lakeland. The…...