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…

Lakeland Magic Wins Charity Family Feud Live Event

Lakeland Magic went head to head with Florida Tropics, both teams put up $250.00 dollars. The…

It’s Back! 2020 Lakeland Firefighter Calendar to Benefit SPCA Florida On Sale Now

For the fifth year in a row, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and SPCA Florida proudly present…

SEU Men’s Soccer Achieves Highest Ranking in Program History

The Fire men’s soccer team in ranked in the Top 10 of the NAIA Coaches’ Poll…

Voters reject Lakeland Electric charter change

Two of the three proposed Lakeland Charter Amendments were approved Tuesday night. The public referendum that…

Lakeland church hits roadblock rebuilding food bank after a tornado

A Lakeland County church is praying they can rebuild their food bank after it was completely…

Meehan Scores Twice as FSC Men’s Soccer Tops Saint Leo to Advance Into SSC Tournament on Senior Day

Needing a win to secure a berth in the upcoming Sunshine State Conference men’s soccer tournament,…

Mocs Volleyball Falls 3-1 to Spartans

Florida Southern College volleyball took a set against defending NCAA DII National Champion Tampa but fell…

Polk State provides free training for manufacturing jobs

Polk State Corporate College offers free training for those who are unemployed or underemployed and seeking…

Read Re-elected; McLeod, Philipson will Faceoff on Dec 3

Bill Read was re-elected to the Lakeland City Commission today with 70.18%. But on Dec. 3…

Did you know??

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that our American Founding Father’s gave us avenues to hold…

McKibbon Hospitality Appoints John Loute as Opening General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland

McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran John…

Rocket League Sweeps Comets, Advances to Bracket Final

It was a freshman frenzy on Monday night as Florida Southern College esports Rocket League team dominated…

SEU Women’s Basketball Cruises to Second Straight Victory

The No. 2 ranked Southeastern University women’s basketball team used a dominant third quarter to overwhelm…

Eagles defeat Warner JV 109-50

Polk State basketball soared past Warner University JV tonight, winning 109-50 in Winter Haven.  Six Eagles…

LFD Hosts PACE Center for Girls to Expose Young Women to Careers in the Fire Service as Part of its Igniting Change Campaign

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) hosted a unique, hands-on experience for…

Chandra Frederick appointed Assistant County Manager

 County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Chandra Frederick to the position of assistant county manager…

A fluffy feline makes its way onto the football field

A fluffy feline makes its way onto the field and somehow makes it to the end…