Lakeland mother speaks out after son’s assault by schoolmates caught on video

A Polk County student is facing a battery charge and will miss at least ten days…

Atlantic…Caribbean Sea Storms

Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019…

Bahamian Shelters Are Overflowing After Hurricane Dorian

Former FEMA Officials Named In Bribery Scheme After Hurricane Maria

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Raises More Than 126 Thousand Dollars for American Red Cross Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

Guests at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort came together for a good cause this past weekend to support those impacted…

SEU to Host State Attorney Brian Haas for Constitution Day

Southeastern University will host Florida State Attorney Brian Haas for its annual celebration of Constitution Day…

Former Polk State Eagles see success in pro baseball

Eleven former Polk State Eagles played professional baseball this year. Here’s a recap of their performance:…

SEU Volleyball Opens TSC Play with Sweep of Webber International

Anxious to get back on the court after a long layoff, the Southeastern University volleyball team…

Publix requests that customers do not openly carry guns in stores

Publix Super Markets has added its name to a growing list of retailers asking customers to…

FSC Mocs Ranked Seventh in South Region and Announce Schedule Change for Friday

Florida Southern College women’s soccer has earned some regional recognition after opening the season 2-0 for…

Atlantic Storms ….

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2019 For the North…

Suicide – Are there answers?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, recently hanged himself in…

Environmental Initial Report

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…

SEU Women’s Soccer Remains Top Three in NAIA Coaches’ Poll

In the latest installment of the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, the Southeastern University women’s soccer…

SEU Men’s Soccer Up Seven Spots in First Coaches’ Ranking

The Fire men’s soccer team move up to 18th in the first installment of the NAIA Coaches’…

FLHSMV RELEASES NEW DESIGN OF TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE

~ The redesigned specialty license plate is now available statewide. ~ The Florida Department of Highway…

HOLLIS GARDEN HOSTS WORLD RENOWNED R.F. ORCHIDS FOR PLANTAE ORCHIDEUM PLANT SALE

On Saturday, September 21st Hollis Garden will host the Plantae Orchideum plant sale in conjunction with world-renowned R.F. Orchids.…

LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO REDUCE FUEL CHARGE NEXT QUARTER EFFECTIVE

EFFECTIVE October 1, 2019 The Lakeland City Commission voted Thursday to lower the electric fuel charge…

THE CITY OF LAKELAND HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUM TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE BROADBAND UTILITY & INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH SURVEY

 The Lakeland Commission is exploring the community’s interest in a City-operated broadband utility.  A public forum…

SEU Men’s Golf adds Soucinek

Southeastern University Men’s Golf Coach Steve Phelps has signed Matthew Soucinek to a letter of intent to join the team…

SAVE THE DATE – Noah’s Ark Golf Tournament

Please come and support us on Monday December 9 Click here to REGISTER

FSC Bellotto Adds Triner to 2020 Softball Staff

Florida Southern College softball head coach Chris Bellotto has announced the addition of Monica “Mo” Triner to the…

OPEN Opinion Letter to Mr. Kirk White – Florida DEP

Disclaimer: This country is the greatest country in the history of the world. An experiment in…

WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES FOUR NEW PHYSICIANS

Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the recruitment of four new additions to their team of…

Watson Clinic Foundation Announces Upcoming Annual Charity Golf Event

The Watson Clinic Foundation is pleased to announce that its 26th Annual Benefit Golf Classic will take place…

WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL HEALTHY IN PINK BREAST CANCER EVENT

The Watson Clinic Foundation is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Healthy in Pink Social, an upcoming event…

SEU Women’s Soccer Sweeps Sun Conference Weekly Honors

The Southeastern University women’s soccer team swept The Sun Conference weekly honors yesterday. Senior forward Uchenna Kanu was…

Did You Know??

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that during 2018, there were a total of 485,270 property…

Unwholly Bikes Grand Opening scheduled

Unwholly Bikes, the city’s newest bicycling shop ( 925 E. Rose St.), is having their grand opening  on Sept. 14…

Calling all LEGO® master builders! Do you have what it takes?!

Polk State College to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with U.S. Congressman Soto

Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in September with…

SEU Women’s Soccer Scores Shutout of Columbia International for Fourth-Straight Win

Southeastern earned a 5-0 victory over Columbia International, winning their fourth game of the season and…

SEU Cross Country Sweeps Sun Conference Weekly Honors

The Southeastern University men’s and women’s cross country programs earned conference recognition this evening, as the…

SEU Track and Field Releases 2019-20 Schedule

Southeastern University Track & Field Coach Nick Dodson announced his team’s 2019-20 schedule earlier today. The indoor season…

This Week in Fire Athletics

FootballLive Coverage: Live Video   Live Stats Ram Stadium, Valley, Ala.Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Point University Skyhawks #19 Southeastern Fire…

More Storms’s

Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2019…

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS FSC IN TOP 10 BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE SOUTH

U.S. News & World Report, in the latest edition of its prestigious annual college guide, has…

It: Chapter Two – Movie review

By Bob Garver             Back in 2017, the big-screen version of Stephen King’s “It” became the…

Staten, Peck It’s Like Déjà Vu All Over Again

Florida Southern College women’s soccer closed out the first homestand of the season with a 1-0…

FSC Men’s Soccer Endures 4-2 Loss at No. 20 Spring Hill

The Florida Southern College men’s soccer team (0-1-1) rallied from an early deficit, yet still fell…

Moccasins Earn First Win of the Season, Fall in Tournament Finale at Terrace Hotel Classic

Florida Southern College volleyball earned their first win of the season against Indiana (Pa.) and dropped…

PSC Undefeated Eagles soar to 10-0

Polk State stayed undefeated today, improving to 10-0 with two victories on the final day of…