By Bob Garver The “Fallen” series is one that’s hard to track in an alphabetical…
Year: 2019
Lakeland City leaders have to ask themselves one question on becoming a “Gig City”:
What matters most when trying to determine if launching an internet service is the right move…
SEU Solorzano’s Tally Lifts Fire Past Crusaders
In a gritty effort, the No. 3 Southeastern University women’s soccer team earned its first win…
Victor Parreiras tops title season with UPSL national Most Valuable Player award
The Tropics SC storybook season has added a national honor to it, with Victor Parreiras being…
Hillsborough Injury & Patrol Car Crash on SR-674
Kia Spectra driven by Howard Dayne WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON SR-674 IN THE LEFT TURN LANE…
Friday Night Football Scores
Lakeland 45, Bradenton Manatee 0 Cape Coral Oasis 17, Lakeland Christian 13 Lake Wales 57, Kathleen…
Southeastern Men’s Soccer Season-Opening Win
In the first game of the season, the No. 25 ranked Southeastern men’s soccer team defeated…
Wild Comeback Highlights Volleyball’s Undefeated Day at Faulkner
The Southeastern University volleyball team went a perfect 4-0 at the Faulkner Invitational for the second…
High water prompts temporary closure to portions of Everglades WMA
Due to high-water levels associated with recent storms, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…
SEU Volleyball Goes 2-0 During First Day at Faulkner Invitational
Southeastern won six of the seven sets it played during the first day of competition at…
Florida Southern Picked to Finish Third in SSC
Florida Southern College women’s cross country was picked to finish third in the league this year…
SEU Women’s Golf 13th in Preseason Top 25 Donnie Smith
The Southeastern University women’s golf team checked in at 13th in the 2019 NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Top…
Is There Any Rest For America?
By Glenn Mollette Most Americans are tired. Ask most any American and you will hear an…
SEU Fire Edged in Season Opening Top-Five Battle by Ravens
In what was a highly-touted early season NAIA top-five showdown, the No. 3 Southeastern University women’s…
Former SEU De La Cruz Signs Professional Baseball Contract
Another former member of the Southeastern University baseball team has signed a professional contract. Former Fire…
Lakeland is ranked as one of the worst places in Florida to retire, at 91 out of 115 on the list
The dream of retiring on a sunny beach in Florida is alive and kicking. Despite 45 percent…
FSC Men’s Cross Country Projected to Finish Second in SSC
Florida Southern College men’s cross country was picked to finish second in the Sunshine State Conference…
SEU Women’s Cross Country atop Sun Conference Preseason Poll
The Southeastern University women’s cross country team will enter the 2019 season with high expectations. The…
Two men arrested after a laser-light was aimed at a PCSO helicopter
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men early Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, after one…
With a national title in hand, Tropics SC dominate UPSL’s Best XI postseason honors
After winning the United Premier Soccer League’s national championship in late July, it’s no surprise that…
SEU Fire Men Third in Sun Conference Preseason Cross Country Poll
The Southeastern University men’s cross country team checked in at third in The Sun Conference Preseason…
Florida Southern vs Florida State Women’s Basketball
Florida Southern College women’s basketball has added an exhibition contest at Florida State, head coach Betsy Harris announced…
FSC Women’s Soccer 7th in Sunshine State Conference preseason coaches poll
Florida Southern College women’s soccer has been selected to finish seventh in the annual Sunshine State Conference preseason…
New Lakeland Magic Mural is Completed
Tuesday marks the completion of the mural commissioned by the NBA G League team the Lakeland Magic.…
Miami Dolphins Break Ground on $135 Million State-of-the-Art Training Complex
The Miami Dolphins announced the extension of a multi-year partnership with Baptist Health to construct a…
Southeastern Signs Three Year Extension with Detroit Tigers
Southeastern University has signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Tigers to extend their partnership, which…
Newly-appointed Fire Chief vows to improve Polk County Fire Rescue
Polk County began a new chapter Tuesday as commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Robert Weech…
The Polk School Board Considers All Options to Increase Revenue
Facing an uphill battle with funding mandated items by the Florida Legislature. The Polk School Board members…
SEU Veteran Core Looks to Lead Women’s Soccer to Continued Success
The No. 3 Southeastern University women’s soccer team is set to commence the 2019 season. The…
The Athena Awards …..
The Athena Awards tonight were a collaboration between the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and the Junior…
Mystery Company gets a tax break
The Polk County Commission on Tuesday approved $137,828 in county tax incentives for Dispenser Packaging Inc.…
The eighth case of rabies in 2019 confirmed in Polk County; bat tests positive for rabies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section confirmed this week the 8th positive rabies case…
Moccasins Receive Votes in AVCA Preseason Poll
Florida Southern College volleyball received votes in the preseason edition of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s…
SSC Releases Men’s Soccer Preseason Poll
Florida Southern College was picked to finish sixth in the conference in 2019 as the Sunshine…
Opinion: One HUGE Issue in Lakeland Florida is — POVERTY and HUNGER!!!!
by Robert Anderson Publisher Lakeland Gazette With the poverty rate nearing 20% that means 1 of…
Did You Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that in America, there were approximately 430,000 children that entered…
Aluminum Smelting Plant Coming to Lakeland
An aluminum smelting plant is moving into a vacant industrial building 2000 feet west of the…
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Announces Event Details for a Fun-Filled Holiday Season With Brick or Treat and Holidays Presented by Hallmark Channel
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort kicks off the festivities in October with Brick or Treat and a spirted lineup…
Perkins bankruptcy closes 2 Polk locations
Two Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations in Winter Haven and Davenport were shuttered in recent weeks…