A more than two-year investigation by The Associated Press has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse…
Month: November 2019
Midway – Movie review
By Bob Garver Veterans Day is not a holiday one typically associates with new movies,…
FSC – Hanson’s Offense, Hinton’s Defense Lead Mocs Past West Alabama
Another 20-point night from Brett Hanson and a block party from Jalyn Hinton helped lead Florida Southern College men’s basketball…
SEU – Hall’s Overtime Tally Sends Men’s Soccer to Sun Conference Semifinal
As the game clock wound under a minute before a second overtime period, the ball landed…
SEU – Wrestling Dominant in Historic Dual
Southeastern shutout Keiser in what was the first dual between two Florida programs since 1986. Isaac…
SEU – Oppenheimer Scores 1,000th Point as Fire Fall in Offensive Shootout
On Saturday night, the Southeastern University men’s basketball team found themselves in another offensive shootout in…
CANTON CHARGES PAST LAKELAND MAGIC FOR SEASON OPENING VICTORY
The Canton Charge, The Canton Charge (1-0), powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, opened their 2019-20 season…
Mocs Cruise Past Delta State in Season Opener
A 53-point first half helped Florida Southern College men’s basketball roll past Delta State, 92-74, in…
PSC – Defense makes the difference as Eagles defeat Santa Fe
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Polk State used its defense to create scoring opportunities today, defeating Santa…
SEU – Big Plays Help Football Close Regular Season with Win at Faulkner
Southeastern had 12 plays of 15 or more yards and racked up 560 yards of total…
FSC – Women’s Basketball Stifled by Lee in 55-43 Defeat
A cold-shooting afternoon proved too much to overcome as Florida Southern College women’s basketball fell to…
Protesters Mad Over Clearing of Lakeland Police Officer in 2018 Shooting of Teen
About a week after the State Attorney’s Office cleared Lakeland Police officers of any criminal wrongdoing…
Four Personal Records Set as Mocs Finish Fourth at South Region Championships
Sarah Zamot finished 10th as Florida Southern College women’s cross country finished fourth at the 2019 NCAA…
The end of Florida orange juice? A lethal disease is devastating to the state’s citrus industry.
By Darryl Fears Through a tiny office window behind William Kennedy Burchenal’s desk, a row of sickly…
FSC – Jones Finished 3rd as Team Takes 6th at South Region Championships
Mason Jones finished third as Florida Southern College men’s cross country finished sixth at the 2019 NCAA…
Lakeland Magic gain control early to beat Mad Ants
The Lakeland Magic defeated the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, 117-89, at the Allen County War Memorial…
SEU – Men’s Golf Comes in at No. 11 in Latest National Ranking
The Southeastern University men’s golf came in at No. 11 in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Top…
SEU – Morrow Leads Men’s Basketball to Season-Opening Win
In their season opener, the Southeastern University men’s basketball team defeated Cumberland University by a score…
Mocs Roll in Season Opener as Aranda, Pazzaglia-Khomenko Net Career-Highs
Marta Aranda and Katerina Pazzaglia Khomenko put up new career-highs as Florida Southern College women’s basketball nailed…
WATSON CLINIC & LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH COLLABORATE ON COMMUNITY DIABETES EDUCATION
People with diabetes can discover the tools and resources they need to properly manage their condition…
New Yorker wins $5 million on lottery ticket sold in Lakeland
We’ve all heard the Florida Lottery’s persistent “luck-luck-luck-luck” commercials. Now one lucky New York resident has…
SEU Women’s Golf Maintains NAIA Top-25 Presence
The Southeastern University women’s golf team maintained their presence in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.…
Operation Guardians of Innocence IV: Fall Haul — 17 men were arrested
Sheriff Grady Judd is briefing the media about two recently concluded special investigative operations. “Operation Guardians…
President and Vice President of the Lakeland Highlands Babe Ruth Baseball League arrested …..
President and Vice President of the Lakeland Highlands Babe Ruth Baseball League arrested; both charged with…
Pray.com Achieves Apple’s Top 10 App Rankings in Lifestyle becoming the #1 app for Prayer & Faith
Pray.com, the number one app for prayer and faith, became the only religious app to break…
Four Moccasins Named to All-SSC Squads
Florida Southern College women’s cross country sophomore Sarah Zamot was selected to the All-Sunshine State Conference First Team…
FSC Men’s Basketball Opens Play on Saturday
Florida Southern College men’s basketball tips off its 2019-20 campaign when it faces Delta State and…
SEU — Van Der Luit, Kanu Named Academic All-District
Southeastern University’s top scorers were both honored for their academic success in addition to their athletic…
LPD Chief fires officer after his DUI arrest
A Lakeland police officer was fired Thursday after being accused of driving under the influence. Officer…
FSC – Quaempts Earns CoSIDA Academic All-District® Women’s Soccer Honors for Second-Straight Year
Florida Southern College women’s soccer senior defender Caitlin Quaempts was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District® team announced…
Two Cities in Polk County to Hold Run-Off Elections
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards announced today that the cities of Lakeland and Winter…
FSC – Lehland, Lasheras Earn CoSIDA 2019 Academic All-District Laurels for Men’s Soccer
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) honored two Florida Southern College men’s soccer student-athletes…
FSC Women’s Hoops Opens Season on Friday
Florida Southern College women’s basketball will open its 2019-20 campaign on Friday when it squares off…
Keime Announces 2020 Beach Volleyball Schedule
Florida Southern College beach volleyball head coach Hyrum Keime has released his team’s schedule for the…
Leapfrog Group releases hospital safety grades for Lakeland Area
The Leapfrog Group announced its fall 2019 hospital safety grades. Lakeland Health Regional Medical Center received…
Florida Southern Men’s Soccer Primed for SSC Tournament Play
The Florida Southern College men’s soccer team has qualified for the Sunshine State Conference tournament as…
Entitlements – More Money
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Our country is over 22 trillion dollars in debt and growing. Reducing…
Best Friends Animal Society Invests in Lifesaving Work of TLC PetSnip, Inc.
TLC PetSnip, Inc. announced it has been awarded a $55,000 grant from Best Friends Animals Society…
SEU Fire Volleyball Sweeps on Senior Night
The Southeastern women’s volleyball team won in straight sets over Warner on Senior Night. With the…
PSC Eagles outscore Victory Rock 92-59
Polk State basketball cruised to its third straight win tonight, defeating Victory Rock Prep 92-59 in Winter Haven. …
FSC – Larson’s Two-Goal Night Gives Women’s Soccer a Season Finale Victory
Florida Southern College women’s soccer closed out the 2019 season with a dominating 4-0 victory at…