January 15th 1975… that’s when Space Mountain opened. Twitter account @OnThisDisneyDay sasy the grand opening that…
Year: 2020
Eagles down Hawks on road
Polk State basketball won its third straight game last night, beating the Hillsborough Community College Hawks…
Polk County Seeks Public Feedback at Meeting on the Proposed One-Way Conversion of North Chestnut Road in Lakeland
The Polk County Roads & Drainage Division is hosting a public information meeting Tuesday night at…
Florida House Speaker Places Local Governments on Notice for Restricting Property Owners’ Rights
To protect and preserve property owners’ rights in Florida, House Speaker Jose Oliva last week sent…
WALMART AWARDS GRANT TO WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION ARTS IN MEDICINE PROGRAM
The WalMart Supercenter at 3501 South Florida Ave. in Lakeland recently awarded the Watson Clinic Foundation’s…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES TWO ADDITIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest additions to our team of expert providers. These…
Wrestling Remains 10th in Coaches’ Poll
In the fourth installment of the NAIA Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20, Southeastern is ranked 10th. The…
Baseball Picked Third in SSC Preseason Coaches Poll
Florida Southern College baseball has been picked to finish third in the Sunshine State Conference, according…
Rare Ferrari FXX-K Comes to Winter AutoFest Lakeland Get Close, Snap Photos and be Wowed at This Italian Masterpiece
Florida is a hotbed for hot cars, there’s no denying that. As part of Winter AutoFest…
LAKELAND MAGIC EDGE WINDY CITY BULLS IN NAIL-BITER
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Windy City Bulls 104-98 in front…
Davenport woman arrested for aggravated child abuse and manslaughter in death of 13-month-old baby
On January 15, 2020, PCSO Homicide detectives arrested 35-year-old Neidy Mendez-Gudine of Davenport for one count…
JANUARY 21ST CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA AT A GLANCE
The Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming January 21st City Commission Meeting Agenda. The…
Project Skylab takes off at Aerospace Center
The hum of small aircraft flying across sunny skies seemed a positive omen for Lakeland’s Aerospace…
Bus drivers with Citrus Connection now can carry non-lethal weapons
Citrus Connection will now allow its bus drivers to carry non-lethal weapons, like pepper spray, to…
Funeral procession for Officer Dunn
Funeral services for Lakeland Police Department Officer Paul Dunn, 50, were held today at The Lakes…
Women’s Tennis Ranked No. 18 to Start 2020 Season
Florida Southern College women’s tennis will start the spring with a No. 18 national ranking and…
SEU to Hold Annual Expressions Story Institute and Writers’ Conference
The College of Arts & Media at Southeastern University will hold its annual Expressions Story Institute…
SEU – Women’s Basketball First in NAIA Coaches’ Top 25
The Southeastern University women’s basketball team is at the top of the NAIA Division II Women’s…
Hanson, Hinton Named to Bevo Francis Award Watch List
Florida Southern College men’s basketball standouts Brett Hanson and Jalyn Hinton have been named to the initial Top 100 Watch…
SEU – Men’s Basketball Cracks NAIA Top-25
The Southeastern University men’s basketball team continues to trend upward, not only in The Sun Conference,…
Ask Rusty – When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit?
Dear Rusty: My husband passed away at the age of 52, and I was 53. I am…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO DELAWARE BLUE COATS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Delaware Blue Coats 108-95 in…
Envisioning a better Downtown Lakeland
Click here to see the vision of the future for Downtown Lakeland PHASE I • Integration…
TAMPA BAY VIPERS TRAINING CAMP WEEK TWO
The Tampa Bay Vipers reported for training camp in Houston, Texas on January 4 and the…
Moccasins Up to No. 11 in NABC Coaches Poll
After holding steady at No. 14 in last week’s NABC Coaches Poll, Florida Southern College men’s…
Celebrate the Tradition: Lakeland Welcomes Back our Detroit Tigers for the 74th Annual Rodda Construction Presents the Tiger BBQ and their 84th Spring Training
Spring Training provides the State of Florida with an estimated economic impact of $753 million each…
Make Energy Efficiency Your New Year’s Resolution
by Lakeland Electric The start of a new year is the perfect time to make a…
Supporters Honor Officer Dunn
On the eve of Officer Paul Dunn’s funeral, supporters have adorned Dunn’s motorcycle with flowers and…
Did you Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that in our first American President’s farewell address, George Washington…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Master Plan
Public Meeting |January 15, 2020 Lakeland Linder International Airport Terminal3900 Don Emerson Drive, Lakeland, FL 338114…
Community rallies in Lakeland to echo teachers’ message to Tallahassee
More than 1,200 instructors took a personal day Monday in order to rally at the state…
Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Make Inaugural Landing At SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
The world’s only flying ophthalmic teaching hospital makes its inaugural landing in Lakeland, FL at the 46th…
LCRA plans to fund lighting for a dog park
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is giving an additional $100,000 to construct Central Bark…
ORLANDO MAGIC SIGN JOSH MAGETTE TO 10-DAY CONTRACT
The Orlando Magic have signed guard Josh Magette (mah-JET) to a 10-day contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman…
FLORIDA LECTURE SERIES
JANUARY 16, 2020 – 7:00PM GEORGE S. LEMIEUX, Former U.S. Senator AND LAURA E. MIZE, Journalist Location: Hollis Room…
Take on Tallahassee – Lakeland Rally
Nearly 600 teachers and supporters boarded charter buses early this morning to ride to Tallahassee for…
MASL Florida Tropics defeat Orlando SeaWolves, 10-3
The Florida Tropics scored six unanswered goals in the second half to pull away from the…
News conference about Teachers
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a hastily assembled news…