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Month: July 2021
Review of Boston Market Winter Haven
Written by Cindy Brown Abel We went to Boston Market in Winter Haven tonight. What a…
Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad
Chief Riley spent the morning with Hank and his Dad for a jam-packed session of all…
Two Polk hospitals (Lk Wales, Davenport) are on Code Black (canceling elective surgeries for more bed space and available staff)
AdventHealth doctors are pleading with the Central Florida community to help its overworked health care heroes…
Publix requiring all employees to wear masks again
Publix Super Markets will require employees to wear face coverings regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status…
SEWER REHAB WORK WILL REQUIRE OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES
City of Lakeland Wastewater crews will continue overnight sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in the downtown area starting…
Deadline Extended for Rental Assistance Program
Polk County’s Rental and utility Assistance program application deadline has been extended to Aug. 13. The…
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Lakeland Public Works
What are the Lakeland Public Works teams are up to? Find out our current and upcoming…
WATCH: Disney World gorilla hurls poo projectiles at park-goers
In a post captioned “Crappy day at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom,” TikTok user @lovindisworld shared a…
Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Stroke Center is now designated an Advanced Comprehensive…
White evangelicals resist the COVID-19 vaccine most among religious groups
Nearly one-quarter don’t want shot, a new study finds, and church leaders face hurdles persuading them…
Walt Disney World requiring masks indoors again, regardless of vaccination status
Disney World announced late Wednesday that all guests will be required to wear masks in the…
July 28 Florida COVID Briefing by Nikki Fried
Because our governor won’t, today I held the first of regular COVID updates to give Floridians…
Citrus Connection new Route 21X
Countdown to Monday and the new Route 21X Citrus Connection is anxiously awaiting the Aug. 2…
PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing
PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: 10th Street Milling and Resurfacing (Rescheduled due to Tropical Storm) Contractors working for…
Disability vs. Survivor Benefit
I have a question regarding Social Security. I’m 54 and applying for disability. I’ve had rheumatoid…
It’s official: Polk County Public Schools has a new superintendent!
Frederick Heid was formally sworn in as superintendent on Tuesday, during the Polk County School Board…
Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
We won’t go back. We won’t mask our children. Joe Biden and his Administration learned nothing…
Virtual guns coming to Ax-Caliber
Ax-Caliber prepares for ‘ax-pansion’ Still, looking for somewhere to eat? How about shoot virtual machine guns?…
CDC urges vaccinated people to wear masks in certain public settings, calls for masks in schools
In an expected reversal, the CDC is now urging even vaccinated people to wear masks in…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Senator Marco Rubio recently complained to the U.S. media…
Open Jobs in Lakeland area
Customer Service | Bilingual Customer Service Supervisor (Spanish/English) – Lakeland, FL $55,500/year GEICO, Lakeland, FL Bilingual Customer…
SILVER ALERT – SHERRI CARPENTER
UPDATE: Ms. Carpenter has been located safe and is being reunited with her family. The Lakeland…
The return of Blinky – Lakeland’s unofficial mascot
Who was 11-feet long, with 1 eye, 3 legs, and an appetite for popcorn and marshmallows in Lakeland? If you said…
The newest group of school safety guardians
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing-in ceremony today for our newest group of school…
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is in need of 6-8 golf carts and drivers
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is in need of 6-8 golf carts and drivers to assist with…
WATSON CLINIC CANCER & RESEARCH CENTER WELCOMES RADIATION ONCOLOGIST
The Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their…
Lakeland Regional Health Update COVID-19 Numbers
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
“¡Come!” (“Eat!”)
From the PCPS Facebook page A new short film that premiered on HBO Max this month…
Bok Tower Gardens Summer Fun Day
The Summer fun continues with another Wawa Summer Fun Day and complimentary admission 8:00 a.m. –…
Bonnet Springs Park update
Construction is underway on our elevated Kiwanis Cares for Kids Treehouse! The treehouse will be situated…
COVID-19 hospitalizations near-record high at Lakeland Regional Health
Polk County is seeing COVID hospitalizations near record highs with the sudden uptick in infections. Lakeland…
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center update
Satellite images and radar data on this Monday afternoon indicate that shower and thunderstorm activity associated…
ReEnergize Downtown: It’s On!
Introducing the City of Lakeland’s new LED light scaping district: We invite you to come to…
Gibson family was chosen as the first Recycling Superstars!
Mr. Gibson and his wife (not pictured) were selected by our recycling truck drivers specifically because…
Sign Code Enforcement to Resume Starting August 1st
In March 2020, in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on local businesses,…
Weather July 26, 2021
By Omar Gonzalez Invest 90L will drift into the Florida, Georgia border today and will not…
Do what you can and what you enjoy
By Dr. Glenn Mollette You will be most successful if you pursue a career that you…
Old – Movie Review
By Bob Garver In a twist worthy of director M. Night Shyamalan, his latest movie…