Peace River Center is gathering donations for a Christmas in July celebration for some of its 21,500 clients, almost all…
Month: July 2021
Some kittens are very lucky
It isn’t unusual for them to hide in engines, but this one chose the right engine:…
…ELSA INLAND AND WEAKENING OVER NORTHERN FLORIDA…
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for… West coast of Florida from the Suwannee River…
Circus World, EPCOT Circus alumni, circus enthusiasts invited to August reunion
It’s time to return to the big top! Alumni of the storied Circus World theme park…
Elsa was a great reminder to prepare now for the 2021 Hurricane Season
The current tropical storm system serves as a great reminder to prepare now for the 2021…
.ELSA REGAINS HURRICANE STATUS SOUTHWEST OF TAMPA BAY…
…ELSA REGAINS HURRICANE STATUS SOUTHWEST OF TAMPA BAY……RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE TO INVESTIGATE THE HURRICANE…*** A…
Citrus Connection will delay the start of the public bus service Wednesday morning
Citrus Connection will delay the start of public bus service throughout Lakeland and Polk County on…
8 pm advisory —- HURRICANE ELSA
The Hurricane Hunters completed their mission into Elsa a little while ago, and observations from the…
Agreement with Summit Broadband of Orlando approved
Lakeland city commissioners have approved a 20-year partnership today with Summit Broadband of Orlando. Summit will…
Hurricane Elsa tonight?
Written by Omar Gonzalez According to the National Weather Center, as of 2 pm, Elsa has…
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center Introduces County’s First ROSA Knee Robot
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center now offers Polk County’s only ROSA® Knee Robot to markedly improve…
Hit and run crash that injured two 14-year old children
**UPDATED: July 6th****We are saddened by the news that one of the injured girls from a…
MAYOR PROCLAMATION: 40th Anniversary of Family Fun Center
WHEREAS, Scott and Peggy Neslund, instilled with an entrepreneurial spirit, have provided families in Lakeland with…
Tampa Bay under a Hurricane Watch
Written by Omar Gonzalez Tampa Bay under a Hurricane Watch Elsa has defied the odds and…
The Back Nine Lakeland Review
Written by Becky Lish-O’Neill I have been wanting to try The Back Nine Lakeland for quite…
School closings and cancellations
Bay Area school districts, businesses, and organizations are adjusting their operations as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida. A…
Polk County Jobs
Looking for a new career that serves your community with great benefits? Lost your job during…
Reececliff Family Diner Review
Written by Beverly Pat Connell We went to Reececliff today for lunch. My son had the…
600+ Child Pornography Images Found In Suspect’s Computer
A Winter Haven man is accused of having more than 600 images and videos of child…
WHAT WE CAN EXPECT
WHAT WE CAN EXPECT Here are the likely impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, according to the…
Tampa Bay Aviation Association’s Safety Day
Coming up July 10, don’t miss the Tampa Bay Aviation Association‘s Safety Day hosted by the…
OVER THE CARIBBEAN
OVER THE CARIBBEAN- Sunrise on July 4, 2021, seen from the flight station of NOAA WP-3D…
Tropical Storm Elsa aims for the Big Bend
by Omar Gonzalez Tropical storm Elsa is on the verge of crossing over Cuba and into…
Don’t give up your personal freedom
Dr. Glenn Mollette You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put…
The Boss Baby: Family Business Movie Review
By Bob Garver Back in 2017, we were introduced top Ted Templeton aka The Boss…
Airport Noise vs Jobs and Income for Lakeland Linder future
Gene Conrad Lakeland Linder International Airport Manager has expressed hope that efforts to attract a large commercial…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, shortly after midnight, uniform patrol officers responded to the Mobil gas…
Former President Trump rallies an enthusiastic crowd in Sarasota
Former President Donald Trump took the stage Saturday night at the Sarasota Fairgrounds in front of a…
Mexico’s state-owned oil company said Friday it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico
On the fire registered in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in the Campeche Sound,…
One car accident Combee / Saddle Creek
Corner of Combee and Saddle Creek Lakeland photo by Crystal Bixler
Russian Ballet Orlando Swan Lake
Swan Lake is coming to Swan City Saturday, July 31 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM…
NOAA Hurricane Hunters
NOAA Hurricane Hunters flew their first missions to Hurricane #Elsa today. NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 “Kermit”…
RIP Bloodhound Diego
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Bloodhound Diego…
Florida under a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Elsa
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for parts of Florida ahead of the potential…