Lakeland Electric’s customers will begin receiving redesigned utility bills on July 1. The biggest change customers…
Month: June 2020
Lakeland to revisit citywide mask mandate
Lakeland city commissioners have called another special meeting to discuss a citywide mask mandate for a…
July 4th – America’s Hope
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Americans hope they will never be bullied by a police officer. A…
You Should Have Left Movie Review
By Bob Garver “You Should Have Left” is the latest film to “skip a planned…
Capone – Movie review
By Bob Garver Tom Hardy isn’t very convincing as Al Capone in “Capone.” Granted, I’m…
Book Review – Being Authentic
By Bill Levy Morhaf Al Achkar has a story to tell, and he believes you do…
Did you know!
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that according to the United States Constitution, the Federal Government takes…
The King of Staten Island – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Back in 2015, director Judd Apatow briefly turned comedian Amy Schumer into…
How to Avoid the Police
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If you have to call 911 in an emergency you are typically…
Lakeland Regional Health Radiation Oncology Program Earns Prestigious Accreditation Through 2024
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Radiation Oncology program has become one of only…
Three Bartow residents were charged with multiple drug charges
Three Bartow residents were charged with multiple drug charges and arrested by the police on Friday…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC RECEIVES AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION ENERGY INNOVATOR AWARD
Lakeland Electric earned the 2020 Energy Innovator Award (EIA) from the American Public Power Association’s (APPA)…
LAKELAND CHAMBER TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE FLORIDA CHAMBER FOUNDATION’S FLORIDA PROSPERITY INITIATIVE
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be partnering with the Florida Chamber Foundation…
JUNE 15TH CITY COMMISSION MEETING – AGENDA AT A GLANCE
This Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming June 15th City Commission Meeting Agenda. The agenda and backup materials are available to view and download at www.lakelandgov.net/agendas. The…
Culvert Replacement Project Closing Lunn Road for Two Months
Starting Monday, Polk County will close Lunn Road for two months to replace six failing metal…
Ask Rusty – When Should We Claim Our Benefits?
Dear Rusty: We served overseas for several years, not earning many quarters for Social Security. However, we…
The Lakeland Aero Club to Perform Fly-By Thanking Polk County’s Frontline Workers and First Responders
The Lakeland Aero Club is the largest youth flying club in the world and is part of the Aerospace…
ONE HEART COMMUNITY FAITH RALLY WILL TAKE PLACE IN MUNN PARK DOWNTOWN LAKELAND ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Munn Park in downtown Lakeland will be the destination for the One Heart Community Faith Rally…
The High Note – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The High Note” is the latest would-be theatrical release got go straight…
BLACK LIVES MATTER POLK HOLDING PROTEST MARCH SUNDAY, JUNE 7
The organizers for Black Lives Matter Polk have successfully submitted an event request form with the…
Try saltwater and freshwater fishing license-free
This week kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week and what better way to celebrate than to try…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO INCREASE FUEL CHARGE NEXT QUARTER FOLLOWING THE EMERGENCY FUEL RATE ADJUSTMENT
The Lakeland City Commission voted Monday, June 1, to increase the electric fuel charge for Lakeland…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO NEW PROVIDERS
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the recruitment of two new additions to their team of…
THE LAKELAND CHAMBER JOINS NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS INEQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Today, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce…
NBA G LEAGUE CANCELS REMAINDER OF 2019-20 SEASON
NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim today announced that the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA G…
Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Plans the Second Protest
Carl Soto, vice president of BLM Restoration Polk is expecting an even larger crowd at a…
CITY OF LAKELAND WILL ACCEPT HAND SANITIZER DONATION FROM LAKELAND BASED DISTILLER
Peter Lugo, Co-Founder, and President of Lugo’s Craft Spirits, LLC, has donated 400 personal bottles of…
Polk County Sheriff ‘highly recommending’ people to shoot looters who break into homes
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued the warning to potential looters in a Facebook post on…
CITY OF LAKELAND WILL OPEN ATHLETIC FIELDS AND ADDITIONAL PARK FACILITIES STARTING JUNE 8
Following the direction from Governor DeSantis’ Office and executive order 20-131, the City of Lakeland will…
Massive 713,000 sqft warehouse in Lakeland, built on an abandoned golf course, signs deal with hospital
A massive warehouse that was built on an abandoned golf course in Lakeland has signed a…
The City of Lakeland is waving Sun ‘n Fun Lease Payments
The City of Lakeland commissioners agreed to waive rent payments for one year for the nonprofit…
Did you Know???
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that riots broke out all across America this past weekend…
Black Lives Matter organizers completely disgusted with Sunday night events
Carl Soto, a co-organizer of Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk, said the permitted rally in Munn…
LAKELAND SETS CURFEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH POLK COUNTY
CURFEW HOURS 8 P.M. – 5 A.M. The Lakeland City Commission voted unanimously to instill a…
FSC PRESIDENT SHARES ‘URGENT NEED’ FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AFTER GEORGE FLOYD DEATH
The death of George Floyd laid bare the urgent need for our nation to address social…
Uncut Gems – review
By Bob Garver NOTE: I am reviewing this film because it had the highest domestic box…