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St Pete Catalyst
Published 13 hours agoBob Dylan’s 1976 bay area swing coming in massive CD set
Included are complete shows from St. Petersburg, Tampa, Lakeland ... and the Belleview Biltmore Hotel.
Daily Ridge
Published 12 hours agoDriver Accused of Leaving Bicyclist to Die After Reynolds Road Crash Is Legal Immigrant, Now Held on ICE Detainer
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a vehicle vs bicycle crash that resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m. at Sunshine Ave. and Reynolds Rd. in Lakeland. According to evidence and witness…
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Published 18 hours agoMother Calls Deputies After Son Allegedly Assaults Her, Investigation Leads To Incest & Adultery Arrest For Her
Daily Ridge Staff Lakeland, Florida- What began as a call to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about an alleged assault between a Lakeland mother and her son took a bizarre turn when deputies learned the two were allegedly involved in a sexual relationship. Polk County Sheriff…
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Published September 14DeSantis Breaks Ground on Major New Archery Center at Tenoroc in Polk County
By Carl Fish Polk County, Florida – Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Polk County Monday to break ground on a new Florida Archery Center at the Tenoroc Public Use Area near Lakeland, a project envisioned as a major destination for competitive archery in Florida. DeSantis announced the…
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Published September 11Detectives Say Lakeland Woman’s Ring Was Consistent With Injuries Found On 3-Month-Old Baby
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland, charging her with aggravated child abuse (F1) resulting in the death of a 3-month-old infant who was in her care. According to the affidavit, at approximately 11:58 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Published September 10Lakeland Commission OKs Drought Fines, Electric Savings, Uber Airport Fee and $400K Stormwater Plan
Lakeland Commission Approves Higher Drought Fines, Lower Electric Fuel Charge and New Airport Uber Fee City commissioners also approved a $400,000 stormwater planning project during Tuesday’s meeting. By Daily Ridge Staff LAKELAND, Fla. — Sept. 8, 2026 Lakeland residents could…
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Published September 10FHP: Wrong-Way Driver Arrested on Polk Parkway With 7-Year-Old in Vehicle
Troopers say a 25-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Polk Parkway before being stopped with a PIT maneuver. By Daily Ridge Staff LAKELAND, Fla. — Sept. 9, 2026 A 25-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday after…
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Published September 10POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1 Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland. By Daily Ridge Staff POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026 Polk County volleyball…
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Published September 10Unresolved Hit-and-Run Case Out of Lakeland
75-year old Kenneth Williams was a pedestrian at the intersection of US 98 North and Marcum Road in Lakeland, when he was hit by a southbound vehicle at about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021. Mr. Williams was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life…
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Published September 08Double Overtime Heartbreak: Venice Edges Lakeland
By Ethan Jones: It was once again time for football for the Dreadnaughts as they came into their season opener in front of the Dreadnaught faithful under the Friday night lights at historic Bryant Stadium. The (1-0) Lakeland Dreadnaughts came into the game after a dominant 47-0…
Space Coast Daily
Published September 08Eastern Florida State’s Cross Country Runner Jaiden McKee Named Florida College System Activities Association Runner of Week
Eastern Florida State College men’s cross country runner Jaiden McKee had a strong outing in Lakeland and is the FCSAA Division II Runner of the Week. [...] The post Eastern Florida State’s Cross Country Runner Jaiden McKee Named Florida College System Activities Association…
Space Coast Daily
Published September 04Eastern Florida State College Women’s Cross Country Team Opens Season Saturday in Lakeland
Eastern Florida State College begins the season ranked No. 24 in the first U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NJCAA Division II national poll. [...]