The City of Lakeland is conducting a survey designed for citizens to share their views on quality…
Year: 2020
Kobe – preparing for shocking death
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The world was shocked January 26, 2020 by the sudden death of…
TAMPA BAY VIPERS ANNOUNCE 52-PLAYER ROSTER
The Vipers kick off the season at MetLife Stadium against the New York Guardians on Sunday, February 9…
Women’s Track & Field Dazzles at Embry-Riddle Challenge
The Southeastern University women’s track and field team continued to rack up top-results and national standards…
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Coastal Georgia
The No. 1 Southeastern University women’s basketball team surged to another Sun Conference win Saturday afternoon…
Garrett scores 15 in win over Impact Academy
Five Eagles scored in double figures as Polk State defeated Impact Academy 107-65 yesterday in Winter…
Men’s Track & Field Has Solid Showing at Embry-Riddle
The Southeastern University men’s track and field team had another solid showing in the indoor portion…
Women’s Tennis Remains Undefeated in Handling of St. Thomas
The No. 22 Southeastern University Fire women’s tennis team earned a 6-1 victory over Sun Conference…
Minix and Oppenheimer Lead Fire to Victory Over Coastal Georgia
The No. 20 Southeastern University men’s basketball team extended its winning-streak to six games Saturday night…
Defense Triggers 65-39 win for Mocs Women’s Basketball over Barry
The Florida Southern College women’s basketball team scored early and often, defeating the visiting Barry University…
Wrestling Uses Bonus Points to Down Cumberland
Winning seven of 10 matches is usually good enough for a win, but getting bonus points…
Tropics set team record for fewest goals allowed in 7-1 triumph over St. Louis
Drew Ruggles scored twice, and Hugo Silva was huge in goal as the Florida Tropics set…
The LEDC wants a 2% hospitality tax for the City of Lakeland, is the LEDC nuts?????
TAXES, TAXES, and More TAXES That’s right 2% tax. The hospitality tax on prepared meals +…
Mocs Men’s Swimming Dominates Indian River, 163-98
The Florida Southern men’s swimming team defeated Indian River State on Friday evening, by a 163-98…
Eagles split with ASA on Opening Day
Polk State baseball began the 2020 season by splitting a doubleheader with ASA College (Miami) at…
Women’s Tennis Picked to Finish Fifth in Sunshine State Conference
Florida Southern College women’s tennis has been picked to finished fifth in the Sunshine State Conference…
Tropics Special Star Wars Uniforms
When the Florida Tropics host the St. Louis Ambush in its annual Star Wars game this…
Conference-leading Tropics will host St. Louis Ambush
The Florida Tropics, with the second best record in the Major Arena Soccer League at 9-1,…
Dean House Deal Over ….
Lakeland couple backs out of Deen House real estate contract…… A Lakeland couple, Thomas and Madison…
Lakeland Police Dept Promotions Announced Including Selections for Assistant Chief and Captain
Agency Promotions Announced Including Selections for Assistant Chief and Captain. Ceremony to be held on Friday,…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS
Watson Clinic is pleased to add two new additions to their team of expert board-certified specialists. …
Stellar Shooting Lifts Women’s Basketball Over Night Hawks
It was almost as easy as shooting it into the ocean. The Fire women’s basketball team…
Florida Southern Joins Peach Belt Conference as Esports Associate Member
Florida Southern College esports has joined as an esports associate member of the Peach Belt Conference…
Thoughts on the Oscar Nominations (Part 1)
By Bob Garver The Super Bowl maybe this coming weekend, but the weekend after is…
HOLLIS GARDEN BOTANICAL PLANT SALE
The City of Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department and Tropiflora will host the Sixth Annual Plantae…
The Groundhog’s Last Plane Ride
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil is coming out soon to see or not see his…
Bomb Threat at Lakeland Library
A bomb threat has caused police officers to evacuate Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton this…
TAMPA BAY VIPERS TRAINING CAMP WRAP-UP
The Tampa Bay Vipers have completed training camp in Houston, Texas where the team has been…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce New Roles & New Hires
The Lakeland Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of 2 new employees and new roles…
Hanson Totals 30 Points as FSC Men’s Basketball Defeats Tampa
The Ninth-ranked Florida Southern College men’s basketball team closed out the first round of the conference…
Thomas scores 20 as Eagles defeat Manatees 77-72
The Polk State Eagles soared to a 77-72 victory over the State College of Florida Manatees…
Dedication of New Video Boards in Jenkins Field House at FSC
Florida Southern College is excited to join with MIDFLORIDA Credit Union for the official unveiling of…
Florida Southern Women’s Basketball’s Upset Bid Falls Short in Loss to No. 25 Tampa, 65-60
The Florida Southern College women’s basketball team’s upset bid against the No 25 Tampa Spartans fell…
Mocs Women’s Lacrosse Projected to Finish 3rd in SSC Preseason Poll
The Sunshine State Conference women’s lacrosse coaches have finalized their votes for the preseason poll, and…
SEU Men’s Tennis Tops Warner in Sun Conference Opener
The RV Southeastern University men’s tennis team bounced back in a powerful way after dropping their…
SEU Women’s Tennis Shuts Warner Out in Sun Conference Opener
The No. 22 Southeastern University women’s tennis team looked impressive in their 2020 Sun Conference opener,…
Burger Chain Krystal Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Krystal, the Georgia-based burger chain, has filed for bankruptcy. Krystal, the well-known burger chain, files for…
Florida is a closed primary.
Florida is a closed primary.If you would like to vote in the primary for partisan seats…
Polk County becomes ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
Polk County is the newest addition to the growing Second Amendment Sanctuaries. On Tuesday, commissioners unanimously…