Southeastern University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Lubbers announced his signing class for the 2020-21 season. Seven student-athletes…
Year: 2020
Florida Southern College — Money or Students vs COVID-19
Parents and students alike are quite upset at the administration of FSC this time. It seems…
Tropical Depression Thirteen Public Advisory
BULLETIN Tropical Depression Thirteen Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132020 1100 AM…
McKeel Academy staff member tests positive for COVID-19, Lakeland schools will remain open under guidelines
The Schools of McKeel Academy announced on Wednesday night that one staff member at one of its three schools is infected with…
The Secret Garden – Movie review
By Bob Garver It’s been a while since I reviewed a kids’ movie. “Scoob!” was…
ROUNDABOUT PLANNED ON DRANE FIELD ROAD AND DON EMERSON DRIVE INTERSECTION
In coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the City of Lakeland is establishing a…
New Protective Gear Made Possible by Firehouse Subs Foundation
The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) was awarded a generous grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their team of expert Family Medicine…
Every American Has Troubles
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Everybody has troubles. If you don’t believe it then ask any American…
Did You Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that this past week Florida teachers from all across the…
FSC’S NEW MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES AIM TO ADDRESS SHORTAGES OF NURSES, NURSING FACULTY
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College is offering two new Master…
WATSON CLINIC DESIGNATED BY AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING
Watson Clinic’s Radiology department has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening center by the American College…
Force of Nature – Movie review
By Bob Garver I could tell “Force of Nature” was a bomb based on the…
Did you know???
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a program here in Florida which grants…
Spay it Forward: A Collaborative Effort to Help The Homeless Animals of Polk County
TLC PetSnip-Polk, SPCA Florida, Humane Society of PolkCounty and Polk County Animal Control are working together…
POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Intermediate Advisory Number 1A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092020 200…
Whose Life Doesn’t Matter?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I understand and affirm that black lives matter. Some of my dearest…
Did you know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know this past week President Trump signed four executive orders regarding…
LRH Medical Center Recognized by Newsweek As One of Country’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center earned a prestigious spot on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals, released on July…
FLORIDA TROPICS SIGN FREE AGENT CHAD VANDEGRIFFE
For the second straight off-season, the Florida Tropics have signed a veteran defender from the Milwaukee…
How Many Friends Do You Have?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette How many friends do you have? Thousands? If you are on Facebook…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that President Trump recently appeared on Telemundo and stated he…
Lakeland Regional Health Collaborates With Polk County To Open Second Drive-Thru Testing Center in S. Lakeland
Lakeland Regional Health and Polk County Government are pleased to announce the opening on Saturday, July…
Watson Clinic Earns National Recognition as Patient Centered Medical Home for Third Consecutive Term
For the third consecutive three-year term, Watson Clinic has achieved Certificates of Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical…
LAKELAND MAYOR’S COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING FOR ART & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
The Lakeland Council for the Arts is now accepting grants applications to assist in funding for…
WATSON CLINIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST EARNS COVETED CERTIFICATION
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that Michael Ward, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist in…
WATSON CLINIC GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT WELCOMES RETURNING NURSE PRACTITIONER
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the return of Wendi Johnson, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who…
Lakeland Regional Health Team Member News
Lakeland Regional Health has the following good news to share: Brett Jenkins, APRN, joins Lakeland Regional…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our team of expert medical providers. …
First Cow – Movie review
By Bob Garver There is a debate within the criticism community over whether it is…
Did You Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that Florida schools…
Death Investigation
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the Lakeland Police Department was called to the 900 block of E. Bella…
Irresistible – Movie review
By Bob Garver “Irresistible” is political comedy from director Jon Stewart. It is the latest…
Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Crash
On Friday, July 3, 2020, at approximately 7:38 p.m., a Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on Harden…
LAKELAND CITY COMMISSION PASSES RESOLUTION REQUIRING MASK WITHIN CORPORATE LIMITS
On Thursday, July 2, 2020 the Lakeland City Commission held a Specially Called City Commission Meeting…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC REDESIGNS UTILITY BILLS
Lakeland Electric’s customers will begin receiving redesigned utility bills on July 1. The biggest change customers…
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…