The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Fort Wayne Mad…
Month: February 2021
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican members of the Florida…
Publix opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments at all 730 Florida Publix pharmacies Friday; ALL booked
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID 19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of…
PCSO — WANTED Have you seen them?
Mikkal Davis and Brittany Jackson are two peas in a pod. But we’d prefer them to…
February marks LVIM’s 20th anniversary
February marks LVIM’s 20th anniversary of providing FREE, high-quality, out-patient medical, dental, and mental health care…
Arrest in Murder Case
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of David Anthony Gracia of Lakeland, Florida for…
BAY AREA HERO WILL BRING EXCITING HOMECOMING TO SUN ‘n FUN
The 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is excited to welcome home U.S. Air Force Major Joshua…
Smithsonian Exhibit in Polk Celebrates Accomplishments of Women
A Smithsonian poster exhibit that celebrates the invention accomplishments of both locally and nationally-known women opens…
HomeCourt by Tracy McGrady is now open
The city of Lakeland is now home to McGrady’s first restaurant, HomeCourt — a sports-styled venue with…
K-Ville Avenue at Recker Highway Closing Again for 45 Days
After being open for two weeks, Polk County will reclose K-Ville Avenue (County Road 542) in…
PORTION OF WABASH AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION POLE RELOCATION /REPLACEMENT
A contractor (Wright of Florida, LLC) working for the City of Lakeland will be closing a…
A mister is no more: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic…
Florida Supreme Court strikes down Hillsborough transportation tax which has generated more than $472 million since Jan. 1, 2019
The Florida Supreme Court has struck down Hillsborough County’s voter-approved one-cent transportation sales tax. In a…
Vehicular Homicide Arrest made …..
Mason Chapman was been arrested on Feb 24, 2021, for a Vehicular Homicide traffic crash involving…
Should I Claim Social Security Now or Wait Until I’m 70?
I’m currently 67 years old and still working full time. I took a big financial hit…
Statement on the Continuing Political Persecution of President Donald J. Trump
This investigation is a continuation of the greatest political Witch Hunt in the history of our…
LakelandPAL Mobile Outreach
02/25/2021 3:30 PM – 02/25/2021 5:30 PM Jackson Park | 1130 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave…
Lakeland Cruisers Classic Car Show
Lake Gibson Village | 771 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 330890 The public is invited to the…
SEU Programs Recognized in the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings
Southeastern University’s programs in pre-medicine, theology and religious studies, and special education were recognized as part…
Nomadland – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Since September of last year when the film won top prizes at…
Making Your Funeral Arrangements
Dr. Glenn Mollette A good friend died recently. At the age of 80 all his life…
Disney World To Be CLOSED February 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2021!
Mark your calendars and adjust your travel itinerary as Disney World will be shut down on…
Goal outburst early in fourth allows Tropics to pull away from Ontario Fury, 8-7, to close home schedule
The Florida Tropics scored the first three goals of the fourth quarter,snapping a 5-5 tie, en…
LAKELAND MAGIC DEFEAT AGUA CALIENTE CLIPPERS IN OVERTIME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Agua Caliente Clippers…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that two Florida women recently dressed as “grannies” to receive…
Registration Officially Open for 2021 Promise Run
Registration is officially open for Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center’s Seventh Annual Promise Run. This year’s…
2021 Girl Scout Cookie
Girl Scout entrepreneurs in west-central Florida are expanding their sales methods during the 2021 Girl Scout…
THE MAIN LIBRARY WILL CLOSE FOR TWO DAYS AND REOPEN WITH LIMITED SERVICES
The Lakeland Public Library (Main Branch), located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, will be closed on…
Polk County Experiences Vaccine Shipment Delay Due to Northern Storms
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is experiencing vaccine shipment delays due to…
Who is perfect? Biden, Trump, McConnell, Pelosi?
by Dr. Glenn Mollette Democrats have proven once again that they can find fault in President…
Judas and the Black Messiah Movie Review
By Bob Garver One good thing about the year 2021 in movies is that we…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that since Joe Biden was elected, more Cubans are floating…
FOX SPORTS FLORIDA TO TELEVISE LAKELAND MAGIC GAMES
FOX Sports Florida, the exclusive television home of the Orlando Magic, announced plans to televise six…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND ESTABLISHES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO ASSIST MANUFACTURING & SMALL BUSINESSES
The Lakeland City Commission recently established a Targeted Economic Investment Opportunities Fund, with an initial investment…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that former Parkland High School student David Hogg is partnering…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis recently identified discrimination against politicalconservatives via…