Eleven Polk State sophomore baseball players today signed letters of intent to continue their academic and…
Year: 2019
9th case of rabies confirmed in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section confirmed on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the ninth positive rabies…
Lakeland Regional Health Team Member News
Lakeland Regional Health has the following good news to share: Disha Narula, MD, joins Lakeland Regional…
Florida Southern’s Edu Capote Named Second-Team All SSC in Men’s Soccer
Florida Southern’s Edu Capote was named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team in men’s soccer for the…
Polk State’s Malcolm Stevenson commits to Queens University
Malcolm Stevenson of Polk State basketball signed a letter of intent today to continue his athletic…
SEU Women’s Soccer Continues Reign in NAIA Top-Five
The SEU women’s soccer team remained No. 4 for the seventh-straight week in the latest installment…
SEU Men’s Soccer 19th in NAIA Coaches’ Poll
The Southeastern University men’s soccer team is ranked 19th in today’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, which…
Vote by Mail for December 3rd Run-Off Elections in Lakeland & Winter Haven
Registered voters who reside in the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven will have the option…
SEU Offense Powers Volleyball to TSC Quarterfinal Win
A big night on offense helped Southeastern defeat Ave Maria in straight sets to advance to…
Fantastic First Half Surges Fire Past Wildcats to TSC Final
The No. 4 Southeastern University women’s soccer team made a powerful statement in The Sun Conference…
Polk State has 5th seed at NJCAA D1 volleyball championship
Polk State volleyball has the fifth seed in the NJCAA D1 Volleyball Championship, which takes place…
Rocket League Falls in Bracket Final
Florida Southern College Rocket League put up a strong fight but fell 3-0 to Aquinas on…
Fire Fight Hard, Fall to Seahawks in Penalty Kicks in TSC Semifinal
In a an absolute thriller in The Sun Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament Semifinal, the fifth-seeded Southeastern…
SEU Women’s Cross Country Concludes Regular Season in NAIA Top 10
The Southeastern University women’s cross country team maintained its NAIA Top 10 ranking after winning The…
SEU Football Back in Top 15 in NAIA-AFCA Top 25
With a 54-27 win at Faulkner in its regular season finale, the Southeastern University football team…
FSC’s James Meehan Named SSC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Florida Southern College junior men’s soccer student-athlete James Meehan was named the Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of…
Panhandling in North Lakeland is a Growing Problem
Law enforcement, residents, and even members of the homeless population agree: Homeless people panhandling in unincorporated…
Lakeland Margarita Society Hosts 32nd Annual Margarita Ball
The Lakeland Margarita Society is proud to announce that they will be hosting the 32nd annual…
George Jenkins Basketball Fundraiser
George Jenkins Basketball family, friends, and fans – Thank you so much for taking the time to…
Did you know???
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Veterans Day was originally established as “Armistice Day” which was…
The protest has started to save the Deen House
Nearly 100 signs reading “Keep the Deen House a historic home” have been put up by…
Florida Southern Men’s Soccer Primed for SSC Tournament Play Inbox x
The Florida Southern College men’s soccer team has qualified for the Sunshine State Conference tournament as…
WESTCHESTER NICKS FALLS TO LAKELAND MAGIC 106-100
The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, fell to…
TROPICS ANNOUNCE 2019-20 PRE-SEASON ROSTER; SEASON OPENER IS NOV. 22 AT ORLANDO
The Florida Tropics have announced their initial preseason roster today, in accordance with the Major Arena…
Two “high hazard” dams located in Polk County
A more than two-year investigation by The Associated Press has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse…
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…