Lakeland Electric has received several reports today from customers who received a scam call involving their…
Month: March 2021
Lakeland Fire department’s three newest Driver Engineers
Congratulations to the department’s three newest Driver Engineers: Clayton Kiddey, Sage Stephens, and Anthony Tj Woods!…
Citrus Connection partners with FlixBus
Service begins April 1 from the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride The Gow B. Fields…
ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE AIMED AT STREET RACING NETS 53 ARRESTS
On the evening of March 28, 2021, the Lakeland Police Department along with the Polk County…
Will My Widow’s Benefit Replace My Own SS?
My husband is 76, retired for 4 years, and receiving Social Security. I am only 59…
Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
Joe Biden’s radical plan to implement the largest tax hike in American history is a massive…
The Mighty Moose is coming to Sun n Fun
The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift workforce.…
WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES NEW DERMATOLOGY OFFICE IN BRANDON
Watson Clinic is proud to introduce its singular brand of skincare services to residents of Brandon…
Amanda Gaspary, a curriculum specialist from Lakeland, will be on Jeopardy tonight
Amanda Gaspary, a curriculum specialist from Lakeland, will appear on an episode of “Jeopardy!” scheduled to air…
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Hires New Director of Marketing & Communications
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce welcomes Emily Mort as the Director of Marketing & Communications. Emily…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida former teacher recently plead guilty after mailing…
Local Frontline Hero to Fly with Blue Angels at SUN ‘n FUN 2021
The 47th annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is returning April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and…
Lakeland Linder International Airport has a billion-dollar-year
Lakeland Linder International Airport’s economic impact has taken off. According to a recent study, Lakeland Linder’s impact…
Registration starts for summer and fall 2021 at Polk State College
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2021 semesters at Polk State College has started with priority…
Lakeland PD Takes TOP AWARDS at the 2021 USPCA Region 1 Field Trials!
Top Team Top Dog Top Novice Award Top Obedience & Bite work LPD couldn’t be prouder…
Indigent health care to expand in Polk County in response to COVID-19
Polk County officials are taking steps to increase residents’ access to the county’s indigent health care as…
Publix Donates $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation
For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to…
National Vietnam War Veteran Day
Today we were honored to attend the National Vietnam War Veteran Day ceremony and recognize those…
Florida Senate approves online sales tax bill
Paying an online sales tax in Florida is one step closer to reality. The state Senate…
Lakeland PD finds food truck vandalized that was stolen in Tallahassee
A Tallahassee woman says her food truck was stolen in broad daylight Wednesday. For the last…
Construction has begun on a $70-million phosphate rock facility In Bartow
Construction has begun on a $70-million phosphate rock facility in Polk County, where over 1 million…
‘Anti-riot’ bill passes in the Florida House
An “anti-riot” bill was passed by the Florida House on Friday. The bill would crack down…
Opinion: Defeat of medical marijuana bill ‘is a matter of life and death’
By Scot D. Goldberg My incredible wife of 31 years has Stage 4 Colorectal cancer. When…
Beloved retired PCSO K-9 Kony crossed the Rainbow Bridge
By PCSO It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our beloved retired…
22-year-old called “absolute predator” by LPD and charged in two Lakeland murder cases
Lakeland Police say a 22-year-old was formally indicted on two first-degree murder charges on Thursday. Chief…
Safety Precautions in Place at Municipal Election Polling Locations
Elections are coming up on April 6th in the cities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake…
We Support the Parental Rights Bill
OP-ED There is currently a parental rights bill before the Florida legislature. The bill in part…
America’s history deficit has put our democracy in crisis
by Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] It would appear, based…
SUSPECT INDICTED IN TWO HOMICIDE CASES
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Lakeland Police Department detectives presented investigative findings in two homicide cases…
Opponents Call FL Bill Targeting Transgender Athletes Dangerous, Discriminatory
By Trimmel Gomes Republicans in Congress and more than 20 state legislatures, including Florida, seek to…
PORTION OF INTERSTATE 4 THROUGH POLK COUNTY WILL BE RESURFACED STARTING APRIL 5TH
The Florida Department of Transportation will start resurfacing the portion of Interstate 4 (I-4) between SR 33…
Will the City Commissioners Consider Changing Open-Container Law in Lakeland?
The City Commissioners heard a proposal from Swan Pedal Company that what’s to bring pedal-powered party…
Easter 2021 – America is ready for a Resurrection
Dr. Glenn Mollette The followers of Jesus believed in his resurrection because they saw him alive…
Florida Gov. DeSantis to eliminate age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccine, Everyone 18+ eligible on April 5
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday he will eliminate the age restriction for the COVID vaccine…
Florida Southern College Hires Head Coach to Lead Moc’s Overwatch Esports Team
Florida Southern College has named Elliott “Hayes” Hayes as the new head coach for its Overwatch…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft that occurred on Canal Street…
EASTER CLOSURES
Several stores will close on Easter Sunday to give employees who’ve worked amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 26th…
Will Inheritance Money Affect My Social Security?
I will turn 66 this year and am considering claiming my Social Security. I have already…
Lane closures during pipeline Installation
Polk County Utilities will be installing new water lines in the North Lakeland area as part…