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Month: March 2021
Dopey Ride Vehicle For Sale
Lakeland Antique Mall at (3530 US Hwy. 98 N.) has a $50,000 ride vehicle from Snow White’s Scary Adventures.…
LAKELAND MAGIC PLAYERS RECEIVE FIRST TEAM ALL-NBA G LEAGUE, ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM, AND ALL-ROOKIE TEAM HONORS
The NBA G League announced today that Mamadi Diakite was named First Team All-NBA G League,…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida man was recently killed after giving out…
Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed Approaching
Registered voters in the cities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales and Lakeland…
LAKELAND MAGIC AND MOSAIC HOOPS FOR HUNGER PROGRAM TO DONATE $50,100 TO FIGHT LOCAL HUNGER
The Hoops for Hunger program was designed in partnership with the Lakeland Magic and The Mosaic…
Multiple Road Closures to Slow Polk Traffic
Projects in Poinciana, Lakeland and Davenport will briefly slow Polk traffic over the next two months.…
We are looking for volunteers, can you help?
Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine (LVIM) is a non-profit, 501c3 organization, that provides FREE, high-quality outpatient medical,…
Florida Tropics as MASL Regular Season Champions
PLAYOFFS ARE HERE!!! The MASL Playoff Series will begin on Wednesday as the Ontario Fury takes…
I’m pissed says Sheriff Judd 3 deputies resign, face felony charges
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says three of its deputies face felony charges and no longer…
Shark Tank, Lakeland-style: All five entrepreneurs ended up taking home funds
A total of $37,500 was awarded to 5 entrepreneurs at LAUNCH Pitch Night, a micro-grant funding…
Can You Help Locate Missing/Runaway Jasmine Hall
Jasmine Hall, age 16, was last seen earlier this afternoon, about 4:50 p.m. in Downtown Lakeland,…
Tampa Bay Tornadoes – New Local Dynasty
Tampa Bay Tornadoes wins 45 -21 over Georgia-Lina Lions, Sunday night at the RP Center. Win…
The Courier – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Courier” would have done well to open last month, before the…
D.C. as the 51st state
To the Editor: Right now, the hundreds of thousands of people living in the District of…
Miami Beach declares emergency curfew due to Spring Break crowds
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber declared a state of emergency and set a curfew Saturday, saying…
Publix passes 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations
Publix Super Markets has administered its 1 millionth dose of COVID‑19 vaccine in Florida. Lakeland, Fla.-based…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Lakeland eighth-grader is accused of extortion
Polk Sheriff’s detectives arrested 16-year-old Laith Lineberger of Lakeland, an eighth-grader at the McKeel Academy of…
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are currently working on a death investigation stemming from an…
Tampa Bay Tornadoes
This Sunday at 7:00 pm at the RP Center Tampa Bay Tornadoes Tickets Available: https://bit.ly/3bT1bxr#arenafootball
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERAN DAY CEREMONY VETERAN’S PARK SATURDAY, MARCH 27
On Saturday, March 27th at 10 a.m. there will be a Ceremony memorializing National Vietnam War Veteran…
Coronavirus vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he will lower the coronavirus vaccine eligibility age to 50…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in the April 6th Municipal Elections
Registered voters in the municipalities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, and Lakeland…
SEU Students Find a Way to Give Back Over Spring Break
Amidst the global pandemic, the missions department at Southeastern University has had to be more flexible…
Representative Spencer Roach Must Resign
Editorial We have come to the conclusion that Spencer Roach must resign. We state this because…
Protecting Your Property from Wildfires
With number of wildfires starting to pick up around Polk County here are some helpful tips…
HEALTH INSURANCE TELEMARKETER FACES RECORD FCC FINE OF $225 MILLION FOR SPOOFED ROBOCALLS
Robocaller Transmitted Approximately 1 Billion Sales Calls in Fewer Than 5 Months The Federal Communications Commission…
Get Your Vote by Mail Ballot for the April 6th Municipal Elections
Ballots are now available for city voters in Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales,…
SUMMIT CONSULTING BUILDING GETS TOPPED WITH FINAL ROOF CONCRETE POUR
EXTERIOR PRE-CAST PANELS ARE NEXT STEP – PORTION OF EAST MAIN STREET IMPACTED Construction continues on Summit…
‘Fly Like a Girl’ documentary helps inspire next generation
Largely filmed in Florida, movie follows females who dare to aim higher Fly Like A Girl…
Florida Bicycle Month
Happy #FloridaBicycleMonth! There are many opportunities to enjoy riding a bicycle in Lakeland. Our parks and…
Do your children make you curse?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American choir director, gospel musician, singer, songwriter, and…
SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022
Existing SBA disaster loans approved prior to 2020 in regular servicing status as of March 1, 2020, received an…
The Miller Planetarium at FSC Will Reopen After Restoration
Florida Southern College is home to the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, with…
Please Help out ……
Movers for Moms® TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® locations across the country collect donations for women…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS ADDITIONAL URGENT CARE SPECIALIST
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest addition to their team of expert physicians. Karen…
Flagship Healthcare Trust Acquires Medical Office Building in Central Florida
Flagship Healthcare Trust (Flagship REIT), an outpatient healthcare real estate investment trust, has acquired a Class…
LAKELAND MAGIC HEAD COACH STAN HEATH NAMED NBA G LEAGUE COACH OF THE YEAR
The NBA G League announced today that Lakeland Magic Head Coach Stan Heath has been named…
What the hell is going on at Victory Christian Academy now?
Editorial Is Victory Christian Academy violating the staff’s freedom of speech why? The staff at Victory…
WATSON CLINIC PHYSICAL THERAPISTS CERTIFIED IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE THERAPIES
The progression of Parkinson’s disease can lead to severe difficulties in movement, balance and coordination. Physical…
SUN ‘n FUN Recognizes Front-Line Workers and First Responders at First Friday Flight Night
SUN ‘n FUN, one of Lakeland’s most iconic events, is making it easier for locals to…