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51 Arrested, 78 Pounds of Meth and 14.55 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized in Major Polk County Drug Busts

Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (H.I.D.T.A.) Task Force, in collaboration with multiple…

FBI Involved as Lakeland Authorities Investigate Suspicious Package; All Clear

LAKELAND, FL — A report of a suspicious package at the Publix cooperate office prompted a swift and coordinated response…

Brush Fire Rapidly Engulfs Home in Lakeland; Retired Firefighter Injured

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a small brush fire that quickly spread to several structures in Lakeland…

Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Seasonal Flights from Lakeland to Detroit and Restores Atlanta Service

LAKELAND, FL — February 11, 2026 — Avelo Airlines has launched new passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), adding…

Six Charged in Major Florida Cargo Theft Ring Causing Nearly $7.8 Million in Losses

ORLANDO, FL— Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against six individuals for their roles…

Mulberry Man Dies After Suburban Flips, Ejects Driver in Dump Truck Collision

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one of the…