Dear Rusty: I’m wondering if my husband can submit a “restricted application for spousal benefits only.” He…
Month: April 2020
Commercial Vehicle Accident
2007 Volvo Semi/TT was traveling westbound in the outside lane when Carlton L. Goodman failed to…
FDA Approves First At-Home Sample Collection Kit For Coronavirus
The kit will first be made available to health care workers and first responders who have…
Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Personal Message
Mayor Bill Mutz has a personal message for you about what things might look like once we…
Accreditation Assessment To Be Conducted Remotely
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) on-site accreditation team review, scheduled to begin…
Business Representatives Will Share Impacts of COVID-19 During Special Called City Commission Meeting
The Lakeland City Commission will hear from business representatives during the Specially Called City Commission Meeting…
When is this going to stop … BS Ranch and Farm … STOP with the odors …..
FDEP just issued BS Ranch and Farm another offsite objectionable odor warning!! FDEP has verified 18…
The second case of rabies confirmed in Polk County in 2020
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, a woman living on Saint Kitts Circle in Winter Haven saw…
A New Era of Spaceflight is Set to Begin
On May 27, we will launch our first flight with astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S.…
Lakeland Regional Health Debuts Emergency Department Call-Ahead Service
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is pleased to now offer Call-Ahead Service for those visiting both…
Did you Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the State of Florida has anti-price-gouging laws? Not only…
Lakeland man arrested after armed robbery spree
Around 2:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a…
FHSAA announces cancellation of all affiliated high school spring sports events
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement mandating schools continue distance learning for the remainder of the 2019-20…
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic…
U.S. Rep. Shalala, Florida Leaders Demand Trump, DeSantis Rapidly Scale-Up COVID-19 Testing to Safely Relax Social Distancing
Today on a video press conference, U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, former Secretary of Health and Human…
Patients with heart attacks, strokes, and even appendicitis vanish from hospitals
Soon after he repurposed his 60-bed cardiac unit to accommodate COVID-19 patients, Mount Sinai cardiovascular surgeon…
Lakeland Regional Health Assumes Medical Care For More Than 35 Residents at Long-Term Care Facility
29 Are Positive for COVID-19; Others Are Awaiting Test Results On Saturday morning, April 18, 2020,…
Five burglary suspects arrested in Polk by FHP with assistance from PCSO after pursuit
During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 19, 2020, PCSO deputies discovered a stolen vehicle…
The Gentlemen – Movie Review
By Bob Garver NOTE: This is a retroactive look at a movie I would have reviewed…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm WarningBeginning: 2020-04-20T16:41:00Ending: 2020-04-20T17:15:00New AlertTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RUSKIN HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM…
Three Lakeland Senior Facilities have COVID 19
COVID-19 cases have been reported in Three Senior facilities in Lakeland, according to a new list…
State Correctional Officer arrested and charged with BUI
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, while doing proactive marine patrol in Winter Haven, PCSO Marine Unit…
DeSantis orders schools closed rest of academic year
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that schools would remain closed for the rest of the academic…
Drew Ruggles voted as Major Arena Soccer League Defender-of-the-year
His first season as a member of the Florida Tropics couldn’t have been much better for…
Polk State College’s spring 2020 graduates invited to December ceremony
Polk State College’s decision to cancel May 7, 2020, commencement ceremonies was difficult and made with…
FEMA Awards Polk County More Than $1.4 Million for the Installation of Emergency Generators
Polk County will receive more than $1.4 million in federal grant money to install 31 permanent…
Walgreens on Memorial Blvd was Decontaminated on Thursday
This Walgreens location on Memorial Blvd was temporarily closed yesterday from 12 pm to 3 pm…
Lakeland police has requested “pandemic pay”
Nick Marolda, president of West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, sent a letter Tuesday to City…
TK Smith commits to Kent State
Tekorian “TK” Smith of Polk State basketball has committed to continuing his academic and athletic career…
Florida Southern Men’s Swimming Produces Five All-Americans
The Florida Southern College men’s swimming program has produced five All-Americans in 2020, as recognized by…
Lakeland Regional Health Launches One-of-a-Kind COVID-19 Telehealth Service
As Lakeland Regional Health continues to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the not-for-profit health…
Three East Polk Road Projects to Slow Traffic
A utility extension, a drainage repair, and a new sidewalk installation will slow or detour traffic…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Lakeland Regional Health And the City of Lakeland Open Drive-Thru Testing Center
As Lakeland Regional Health (LRH) continues to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the not-for-profit…
Romer Rosario headed to Texas A&M University-Commerce
Janiel “JJ “Romer Rosario of Polk State basketball has committed to continuing his academic and athletic…
Two Deaths as COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket at a Florida Prison
The first two deaths in Florida’s prison system related to the coronavirus comes as the system…
NOAA Aircraft Operations Center expanding to support the growing fleet
The NOAA Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) will be expanded under the terms of a new 20-year…