Congratulations to students Gracellyn Allen, Lanee Blevins, Kelly Shea Clough, Ke’Aijah Collier, Audrey Fagan, Joe Fagan,…
Year: 2020
Free Admission for Flying Your Pitts to SUN ‘n FUN 2020 Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Pitts Special
The 2020 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of one of the most exciting aerobatic…
Prescribed burns are taking place in north of Polk County
There MAY be smoke in Lakeland on Friday, but there is no need to be alarmed.…
7-Eleven & EG Group Reportedly Among Those Eyeing a Takeover of Speedway
A few potential suitors have emerged for Speedway LLC as Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) considers the…
TNVR Works Part 2
By Lisa Gray How can you help control pet overpopulation in your community? Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) is…
Florida Southern Basketball Set to Make National Broadcast Appearance on ESPN3
The Florida Southern College women’s and men’s basketball programs have been selected to be a part…
Florida Poly should remain an independent University
Dear Florida Poly community, As I’m sure you’ve heard, there is a bill proposed in the…
Free Florida Tropics Tickets
Have you heard about Lakeland Gazette’s upcoming Customer Appreciation game? Lakeland Gazette values its readers and loves being…
Two people are dead after the small plane in Bartow
Two people are dead after the small plane they were in crashed down into a neighborhood…
FEBRUARY 17th CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA AT A GLANCE
The Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming February 17th City Commission Meeting Agenda. The…
SEU Welcomes Carla Harris for Leadership Luncheon
Southeastern University will welcome Carla Harris, vice chairman at Morgan Stanley, back to campus for a…
Koo Koo Kanga Roo Coming to The Polk Theater!
Tickets $19 Adv $22 at the Tickets POLK THEATRE Feb 22 at 7 pm Tickets $19…
Another sign of the growing financial crisis in print journalism
In another sign of the growing financial crisis in print journalism, McClatchy (MNI), the owner or 30 US…
Florida Polytechnic Merger Proposal Facing Major Opposition
Major opposition is mounting to a surprise bill to integrate Florida Polytechnic University into the University…
Possible Legislation Seeks to Fold Florida Poly Into UF
A bombshell of a Florida House bill (read it here) was heard Wednesday by the Education…
Two teens arrested for reckless driving with serious bodily injury in Christmas Day crash
On February 10, 2020, PCSO Traffic deputies obtained warrants for and arrested 18-year-old Alexis (male) Madrigal of Lakeland and…
Women’s Golf Adds Owens
Southeastern University women’s golf coach Steve Phelps has announced the signing of Danielle Owens to a letter of…
HOLLIS GARDEN BOTANICAL PLANT SALE
The City of Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department and Tropiflora will host the Sixth Annual Plantae…
Did you know??
by Paul Waldmiller Did you know since the beginning of time, millions of people from around…
Westbound I-4 traffic backed up after Plant City crash
Traffic on Interstate 4 is backed up after a crash with injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol…
A Land surveyor died Monday after he was struck by a pickup truck as he worked in the roadway on Lakeland Highlands Road
On February 10, 2020, at approximately 12:14 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a…
Birds of Prey (And the Fabtabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’m writing this review less than three hours removed from Joaquin Phoenix…
Change Social Security
Dr. Glenn Mollette How many individuals will make $137,700 in 2020? This is the maximum amount…
Fire Baseball Game vs. Detroit Tigers Tickets Available
The Southeastern University baseball team will take on the Detroit Tigers in the first game of…
Kathleen High School teacher arrested by PCSO deputies for DUI
On Sunday evening, February 9, 2020, PCSO arrested and charged 49-year-old Jeff Gulden of Riverview with one count…
Record-Setting Astronaut Returns to Earth
Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth on Thursday, Feb. 6, after 328 days living and working aboard the…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE IS AGAIN NAMED A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENTS
Florida Southern College is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities…
JOHNSON AND MAGETTE NAMED TO EASTERN CONFERENCE MIDSEASON ALL-NBA G LEAGUE TEAM
The NBA G League announced today that Orlando Magic Two-Way player BJ Johnson and Lakeland Magic player Josh…
MAGIC FALL TO SKYHAWKS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, lost to the College Park Skyhawks 119-115 in…
Parreiras hat trick lifts Florida Tropics to 8-5 win over San Diego Sockers
Victor Parreiras scored a second-half hat trick – helping break open a 1-1 game at intermission…
MAGIC RALLY FALLS SHORT AGAINST RAPTORS 905
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Raptors 905 117-115 in front…
60 Special Needs Adults Prepare for Commercial Air Travel at ACE’s Transition to the Sky Program
A Transition to the Sky program that will prepare people with special needs and their families…
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) WORKS!!!
Polk County Animal Control has the highest euthanasia ranking in the state but is diligently working…
Valentine Day Befuddling
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Valentine’s Day is a befuddling time – bewildering, confusing. Flowers that you…
Amazing Collection to Showcase Three Iconic Race Cars at Winter AutoFest Lakeland
Recently Carlisle Events announced its special themes, guests and displays for Winter AutoFest Lakeland. The three-day…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Announces its Award Winners last night at the Honors Event
2020 George Jenkins Award Winner – Paul Noris President and CEO of Bank of Central Florida…
Lkld Live names NEW Executive Director – Nate Fleming
According to Nate Fleming the new Executive Director, Lkld Live needs to be less a music…
What happens to my Social Security if I die at age 62?
Dear Rusty: I have worked my entire life and contributed to Social Security. I have been single…
Up Up and Away Florida
On February 28, 29, & March 1, 2020, central Florida’s premier hot air balloon festival comes…
SEU Hosts Christian Conference
Southeastern University’s contemporary worship band, SEU Worship, will release its first collection of songs under the…