Junior Mason Jones has received an individual bid to the NCAA Division II National Championships, set for Nov.…
Month: November 2019
FSC – Women’s Golf Ranked No. 10 in Final WGCA Poll of Fall
After posting four top-three finishes in the fall, Florida Southern College women’s golf has been ranked…
Calls Mount in Florida to Close Gender Pay Gap
by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The gender pay gap in Florida shows…
Polk State advances to semifinals at volleyball championship
With two wins today, Polk State volleyball moves to tomorrow’s semifinals at the NJCAA D1 Volleyball…
Death investigation update
Sheriff Grady Judd is briefing the media about a death investigation off of Ewell Road in…
3 children med-evacuated
Home day-care near 7th street park in #lakeland. 3 children med-evacuated to area hospitals due to…
Nation Celebrates Its 399th Annual Feast
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a…
WATSON CLINIC FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR PATIENTS
Watson Clinic currently offers flu vaccinations through their primary care physician offices, as well as a…
Death investigation in Lakeland (Ewell Road)
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in Lakeland. An adult has died…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES TWO ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest additions to our team of expert providers. These…
SEU – Wrestling Up Two Spots in First In-Season Ranking
The Southeastern University wrestling team moved up two spots in the latest version of the NAIA…
Lasso Fire still a hot tinder box in Lakeland ….
It’s all the trees that came down in Polk County during hurricane Irma and Maria. Polk…
MASL Florida Tropics Open Season Friday At Orlando
The Florida Tropics will kick off their fourth season in the Major Arena Soccer League Friday…
The Yard on Mass to open Friday 11:30 am
Billed as the coolest place in town, The Yard on Mass wants to be Lakeland’s perennial…
Lakeland Linder International Airport receives $8.5M grant
Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Lakeland Linder International Airport with a special supplementary Airport…
Lakeland Christmas Parade
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 39th annual…
Lakeland man survives Amtrak vs. car crash
A Lakeland man who was trying to drive around a railroad crossing barrier was hit with…
MAGIC DROP HOME CONTEST TO HERD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Wisconsin Herd…
Three Mocs Score in Double Figures as Women’s Basketball Wins at ERAU, 65-49
The Florida Southern women’s basketball team upped its record to 3-2 on the nascent season by…
FSC – Hinton’s 23 Points Not Enough as FSC Men’s Basketball Falls at ERAU
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team, ranked No. 18 in the first NABC national coaches’ poll,…
FSC – Basketball Doubleheader at NSU to be Featured on ESPN3
Florida Southern College men’s and women’s basketball will be featured as part of the NCAA Division…
SEU – Football Lands 16 on All-Mid-South Sun Division All-Conference List
Southeastern claimed over a quarter of the spots on the Mid-South Conference All-Sun Division teams, and…
No chairs allowed until Dec 5
LakelandPD Chief Ruben Garcia and Lakeland Fire Department Chief Doug Riley are here with an important message: Do not…
1 million square feet of Amazon fulfillment center coming to Auburndale
Amazon selected Auburndale for its next fulfillment center, bringing 500 new jobs to Polk County Amazon…
Ask Rusty – Does Paying Social Security Payroll Tax Increase my Benefit?
Dear Rusty: After losing my job of 31 years in 2013 at 63 years of age, I…
The P & Z Committee is looking at a rezoning of 26.3 acres
A small scale future land use map amendment + rezone of 26.3 acres were proposed for the development of a…
Despite multiple denials by the city, The Brawner’s’ continues with Preschool Plans
Even though two Lakeland city boards have rejected their preschool plans, Thomas and Madison Brawner say…
P & Z Board approves the application for a new Business in downtown
The Lakeland Planning and Zoning board approves the application for a Rec Room, a bar and…
Iron Gwazi Coaster Car Unveiling for Busch Gardens Tampa
Iron Gwazi takes thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206 foot-tall peak into a…
FSC – Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 18 in NABC Coaches Poll
After starting the season with three-straight wins Florida Southern College men’s basketball has cracked the top…
COL United Way Christmas Tree Contest at the RP Funding Center
Here’s a sneak preview of just a few of the trees entered in this year’s COL United…
SEU – Football Places 10 on Academic All-Conference List
The Southeastern University football team had 10 players honored for their academic success during the 2019…
Lakeland Regional Health and City of Lakeland Team Up To Enhance Behavioral Health Services for Community
New Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness Set to Open in 2021. This 79,679-square-foot facility on…
Did you know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida State Senator David Simmons is proposing a bill…
Morrow’s Big Second Half Leads to Men’s Basketball Victory
The Southeastern University men’s basketball team followed up a win in their home-opener with an 85-63…
FSC Women’s Lacrosse Names 2020 Team Captains
Florida Southern women’s lacrosse Head Coach Kara Reber has announced the team’s captains for the upcoming 2020 campaign.…
SEWER REHAB AND MANHOLE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE PORTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
On Sunday morning, November 24th the Wastewater Collections Division of Water Utilities will begin work on a…