The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, have acquired forward Isaiah Armwood. In a…
Year: 2020
Supervisor of Elections Hosts Recruitment Event in Lakeland and Winter Haven
Polk County residents are invited to apply to become election workers during two informational meetings scheduled…
Did you Know???
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that one of the reasons our American Founding Fathers rebelled…
Simmons Earns Sun Conference Weekly Accolade
Southeastern University junior forward Taylah Simmons was named The Sun Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for…
Jenike Named SSC Player of the Week
After putting up a career-high 32 points in a win over Nova Southeastern to help Florida…
SEU Holds Seminar for Leaders in Ministry Featuring Carey Nieuwhof
Southeastern University will hold a seminar for leaders in ministry featuring leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof on…
LIVE Press conference at Southeastern University
Southeastern University will host a LIVE introductory press conference for new head football coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval on Monday…
Pigfest Lakeland
PIGFEST DATES! Friday, January 24, 20205:00PM – 10:00PM Saturday, January 25, 202010:00AM – 5:00PM Pigfest website…
Carlisle Events Presents Winter AutoFest 2020 in Lakeland, Florida
Florida in February, that sounds like a dream come true, right? For snowbirds and car lovers…
Florida Southern students to launch radio station
Grayson Skweres The Southern The communication department at Florida Southern College is launching a radio station…
Lawsuit Filed Claims LPD Used Excessive Force in a 2015 case
The Lakeland Police Department is being sued in federal court by a man seeking $150k in damages for…
Mocs’ Win Streak Snapped in Overtime Loss to No. 4 Nova Southeastern
In one of the most highly-anticipated Division II men’s basketball games of the year, Florida Southern…
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Offers Preschool Pass Free of Charge
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s free Preschooler Pass, available from January 3 through February 3, 2020, will grant Florida Resident children…
CSX RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES
CSX Railroad notified the City of Lakeland about crossing closures that will be taking place starting…
Amazon Air Cargo on track for summer 2020 opening
After touring the Amazon air cargo center construction site at Lakeland Linder City Manager Tony Delgado…
Polk Co. saves 1,500 animals following No.1 rank in the state for euthanasia in 2018
New efforts to save animals’ lives in Polk County lead to improvements in 2019, but more…
Balanced Effort Helps Men’s Basketball Down Florida Memorial
The Southeastern men’s basketball team didn’t let a height disparity or a lack of depth hurt…
Simmons Leads Women’s Basketball past Florida Memorial
The second 30+ point game of the season by junior Taylah Simmons was nearly enough on its own…
Rivas-Sandoval to be Introduced during Monday Press Conference
Southeastern University will host an introductory press conference for new head football coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval on Monday at…
Jenike Goes for 32 Points as FSC Women’s Basketball Defeats NSU in Overtime, 76-69
Junior forward Julia Jenike scored a career-high 32 points as the Florida Southern College women’s basketball team defeated…
Tropics rally to stun Baltimore Blast, 7-6 in overtime, to stay atop MASL Eastern Conference
Before this season, the Florida Tropics had never won a Major Arena Soccer League game overtime…
Methodist church plans to split over gay marriage, clergy: church officials
The United Methodist Church plans to split into two denominations later this year, church officials said…
MAGIC TIP-OFF NEW DECADE WITH A WIN OVER CHARGE
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Canton Charge 129-113…
Florida Supervisors of Elections to Offer Scholarship Opportunities
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards announced today that the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE)…
First-place Florida Tropics look to start new win streak with road games in Rochester, Baltimore this weekend
Despite suffering their first loss of the season, the Florida Tropics remain in first place in…
Eagles fall to Central Florida 95-75
Polk State lost to Central Florida 95-75 yesterday in Winter Haven. Derrick “DJ” Molden scored a…