By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the idea of a New Year’s Day resolution originally…
Month: December 2019
Little Women Movie Review
By Bob Garver The new big-screen version of the Louisa May Alcott literary classic “Little…
Lakeland community mourns mother killed in Christmas Eve
More than 200 people through prayer, song and lighting candles, family and friends honored and remembered…
Car burglars did their illegal thing in the Breckenridge neighborhood in Lakeland
Car burglars did their illegal thing in the Breckenridge neighborhood in Lakeland (just off Lake Miriam…
The Trial of Trump and Jesus
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Everything Jesus said and did was twisted by the religious elite of…
LAKELAND DEFEATS HERD 118-111 ON SECOND NIGHT OF BACK-TO-BACK
The Wisconsin Herd (15-4), the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, dropped its fourth…
Wave stop Florida Tropics five-game win streak with 6-5 Triumph
Luan Oliveria scored four goals, and a late Florida Tropics rally fell just short as the…
Florida Tropics on fire with an undefeated season
The Florida Tropics are taking the Major Arena Soccer League by storm. The indoor soccer league…
New Year’s Day Hike with Commissioner George Lindsey
Start 2020 off on the right foot – and then the left – at the annual…
Hays Named WHoopDirt Coach of the Week
Southeastern University women’s basketball coach Tim Hays was selected as the NAIA winner of the WHoopDirt Coach of…
BS Ranch and Farm faces a code enforcement fine of up to $600,000
BS Ranch and Farm, a Lakeland human waste recycling facility, faces a code enforcement fine of…
Ask Rusty – Will Foreign Earnings Count toward my U.S. Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am looking for advice on how our recent decision to take up work in…
27-year-old Amazon driver arrested for theft caught on camera, despite no cooperation from Amazon
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Watersong Resort development near Davenport…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the latest addition to their team of expert physicians. Steven…
Department of Christmas Affairs has released its ‘official’ Naughty or Nice list for 2019
Christmas is TOMORROW, and it’s time to find out if you’re going to get a lump of coal…
Did you know that Santa Claus was a real person?
Did you know that Santa Claus was a real person? Santa Claus was originally known as…
Fire damages Lakeland barbershop
A fire broke out at a Lakeland barbershop during the early morning hours of Christmas Eve.…
Sun Conference Honors Simmons as Player of the Week
Southeastern University’s Taylah Simmons was selected as The Sun Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her…
Where is Santa right now? Track his route with NORAD
We’re one day away from Christmas, and Santa has already left the North Pole to embark…
WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY LECTURES & SPECIAL EVENTS IN JANUARY
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming lectures and special events occurring in the…
Watson Clinic Announces December PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
COMMISSIONER MADDEN SELECTED TO SERVE ON AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION POLICY MAKERS COUNCIL
Commissioner Stephanie Madden has been selected to serve as a member of the American Public Power…
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker – Movie review
By Bob Garver So this is it, everybody. This is how “Star Wars” ends. At…
Fatal Polk County Crash US-98
2014 Jetta was traveling northbound on US-98, north of Lakeland Acres Road. 1986 Chevy was traveling…
Fire Battle Against NCAA DII Cavaliers, Fall in Exhibition
The RV Southeastern University men’s basketball team had a solid showing in their exhibition contest against…
Mocs Hammer American International for Eighth-Straight Win
E.J. Dambreville knocked down six three-pointers, Jack Rauch poured in 27 points, and Florida Southern College men’s basketball picked…
TROPICS WIN 7-2 against the Blast!!
TROPICS WIN 7-2 against the Blast!! Our WINNING streak continues as we enter next week’s game…
Mocs Push Win Streak to Seven, Top Northwood 81-70
It wasn’t easy, but Florida Southern College men’s basketball kept its win streak intact by picking…
Oppenheimer’s Career Night Leads to Overtime Win vs. William Jessup
The Southeastern University men’s basketball team needed overtime to down the William Jessup Warriors 98-85. Senior Jeremy…
Joe Niekro Pro-Celebrity Tournament Postponed for 2019-20
As it works to revamp the Joe Niekro Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament, Florida Southern College baseball will…
Women’s Basketball Nearly Knocks Off No. 1 Drury
It was almost the upset of the year in NCAA Division II women’s basketball as Florida…
Cesar Rivas-Sandoval Named Fire Football Coach
Southeastern University has hired Cesar Rivas-Sandoval as its new head football coach. He becomes just the…
Please help identify this motorcyclist
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a road rage incident that occurred on Saturday, December…
Wrestling 12th in Latest Coaches’ Poll
In the newest version of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20, Southeastern checks in at 12th.…
Women’s Swimming Takes 6th at Spartan Invitational
After four grueling days in the pool, Florida Southern College women’s swimming ended the 2019 Spartan…