Amid the frustrating consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, companies not knowing if they will survive and…
Month: April 2020
COVID-19, we’ll find a way
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Social distancing is tough for most of us. We love gathering in…
Did you Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that while millions of Americans, including we Floridians, are forced…
Trolls World Tour review
By Bob Garver In an era where theaters are closed and studios are pushing back…
COVID 19 CASE DATA FOR POLK 4/11/2020
COVID 19 CASE DATA FOR POLK 4/11/2020 Total Cases: 242 Residents: 241 Residents Not in Florida: 0 Non-Residents: 1 Conditions and Care Deaths: 8 …
XFL Ends Operations, Dismisses Employees
The XFL has suspended operations and fired employees, thus bringing to a close the short history…
Donation of PPE
Commissioner Scott Franklin was recently contacted by one of his insurance clients who wanted to donate…
LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH TRAIL WILL BE RESURFACED
Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing portions of the Lake…
Polk County Citizens demand an ethics investigation be opened into Commissioner Bill Braswell
Does County Commissioner believe he has the right as an elected Polk County official to makes…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Lakeland Regional Health Opens Respiratory Care Center
As Lakeland Regional Health continues to monitor and be responsive to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health…
CITY OF LAKELAND CREWS WILL REPLACE UNSERVICABLE SEWER MANHOLES
A series of existing sewer manholes in the Lakeland downtown area are no longer serviceable for maintenance…
‘INNOVATIVE, ENTREPRENEURIAL’ LEADER JOINS FLORIDA SOUTHERN AS DEAN OF BARNEY BARNETT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FREE ENTERPRISE
A well-respected leader in higher education, Dr. J. Michael Weber, will join Florida Southern College as…
Environmental Initial Report
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Ask Rusty – Why Are our Medicare Premiums Different?
Dear Rusty: What is the Medicare monthly payment based on? I pay $139.60, my husband pays $144.60,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Colorado State University is forecasting an “above average” number…
Dolittle – VOD review
By Bob Garver NOTE: I am reviewing this film because of its convenient Video On Demand…
Summer 2020 priority and dual enrollment registration begins at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2020 Semester at Polk State College begins today, April 6, with priority…
Mocs’ Hanson Advances to Top 14 Finalists for Small College Basketball’s “Bevo” Francis Award
The honors continue for Florida Southern College senior men’s basketball player Brett Hanson, who has advanced to…
Message from Mayor Mutz
Here is a Friday afternoon message from Mayor Bill Mutz. To learn more about what’s going on…
Feds direct airlines to refund passengers for canceled flights
Federal officials on Friday ordered airlines to reimburse customers for canceled flights, saying a growing number…
Married for 51 years, they died of Covid-19 six minutes apart
The inseparable couple had been married for more than 51 years and were living in Boynton…
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends evictions, foreclosures for 45 days
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends evictions, foreclosures for 45 days April 1 was the first day monthly…
National recruiting bolsters Polk State basketball
During the 2019-20 basketball season, recruiters from more than 70 colleges and universities across the nation…
Ashley Holmes has been named the new Head Coach for the Florida Southern College men’s soccer program
Ashley Holmes has been named the new Head Coach for the Florida Southern College men’s soccer program.…
ALL PARKS CLOSED DURING SPECIALLY CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOLLOWING GOVERNOR DESANTIS EXECUTIVE ORDER
During a Specially Called City Commission Meeting that took place today, the Lakeland City Commission voted…
Lakeland Regional Health Confirms Nurse Practitioner Tests Positive for COVID-19
On the evening of March 31, 2020, the Florida Department of Health notified Lakeland Regional Health…
SUN ‘n FUN 2020 Canceled update
For over 45 Years, SUN ‘n FUN has brought millions of aerospace professionals, businesses, supporters and…
No Easter for America?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Because of Covid-19 many churches will not be in their sanctuaries for Easter,…
Sun n’ Fun 2020 has been canceled
Click here to see the message from the President https://youtu.be/m8VoxoHCZ1o
Statewide Stay at Home order issued by Governor DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order Wednesday as federal and local pressure mounted…
CITY COMMISSION WILL MEET AT 3 PM TO REVISIT THE OPENING OF TRAILS, TENNIS COURTS, GOLF COURSE & DOG PARKS
Due to the latest data on confirmed cases from the Florida Department of Health along with…
COVID-19 Cases in Polk County 1 pm on 4/1/2020
CASE DATA FOR POLK Total Cases: 76 Residents: 76 Residents Not in Florida: 0 Non-Residents: 0 Demographics of Cases Age…