Today was “Tucker Tuesday at LRH.” Tucker, a Samoyed breed dog, is a beloved therapy dog…
Month: August 2021
BREAKING NEWS: The full Florida House was just emailed a poll request for a special session to outlaw mask mandates and vaccine requirements
If 50% plus 1 agree a special session would happen on one idea to outlaw mask…
Weather 8/31
Written by Omar Gonzalez A warm southwestern breeze is in place. Not much is expected in our…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis once again demanded that Joe Biden and…
Candyman Movie Review
By Bob Garver 1992’s “Candyman” was ostensibly a horror movie about an urban legend come…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Afghanistan will never go away
Dr. Glenn Mollette Afghanistan is an unending nightmare that will never go away. We got Osama…
Healthcare Freedom for Healthcare Workers Rally
Register for the rally here Here we go! Let’s do this! Sign up and add in…
Lakeland Electric crews response
Lakeland Electric crews this morning in response to a call for assistance from our colleagues in…
Lakeland Woman Struck & Killed Near Duff Road
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit investigated a vehicle…
Spike in poisonings from ivermectin reported in Florida
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is warning residents to avoid trying a horse deworming drug to…
OVER THE CARIBBEAN – NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy
OVER THE CARIBBEAN – NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy is now gathering data on #Ida.…
Florida Surgeon General quits ……
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy…
PCPS COVID-19 CASE INFORMATION
Nearly 8300 students quarantined in Polk County School Preliminary figures for cases worked as of August…
Kiwanis Club of Lakeland CASINO NIGHT POSTPONED
CASINO NIGHT POSTPONED: Due to the surge in COVID-related hospitalizations, the Kiwanis Caribbean Casino Night scheduled…
Sewer Project & Closing Wilder Road on Wednesday for One Week
A new sewer main installation will close Wilder Road just east of the intersection at US…
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis, state agencies’ blanket ban on mask mandates are illegal
A Florida judge ruled partially in favor of parents suing Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department…
Football to Host Fire Fan Fest Saturday
The 2021 Southeastern University football season opener scheduled for Saturday against the University of Fort Lauderdale…
BOCC seeking residents to serve on Northeast Polk County Roadway Advisory Committee
Polk County is seeking interested residents to fill a vacancy serving in an advisory capacity as…
Blue Man Group coming to RP Funding Center
Everything you know and love about the Blue Man Group is coming to the RP Funding…
Weather Aug 27
Written by Omar González Tropical Storm Ida has formed in the Northwest Caribbean. Ida is forecasted to…
LAKELAND MAGIC TO HOST OPEN TRYOUTS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, will be hosting a local…
NHC predicts unprecedented Hurricane Ida intensification; brutal weekend likely for Louisiana
One of the traditions of the late, great Dr. Bill Gray — forefather of seasonal hurricane…
Memorial service set Polk County sheriff’s deputy who died of COVID-19
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a memorial service for Deputy Christopher Broadhead will be held in…
Clear The Shelters
Every Saturday through September 18 PCAC will offer free adoptions, as part of #cleartheshelters. Every adoption…
“As a risk manager, I said yes to the vaccine.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff
I keep getting asked if I’ve gotten the COVID-19 vaccination. I tell them it was an…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people…
Emergency Repairs Close Fish Hatchery Road in the Combee Area
Emergency repairs to correct damage to Fish Hatchery Road from a telecom boring project have closed…
Water Main Upgrades to Change Christina Boulevard Traffic Patterns Beginning August 30
Polk County Utilities will be upgrading water mains on Christina Boulevard in Southwest Lakeland beginning Monday,…
Lakeland Electric will lay off about 26 employees
Lakeland Electric will let go of approximately 26 employees this week. It’s thought to be the utility’s first…
Polk School Board Takes No Action on the Mask Issue
The masks remain optional in Polk county public schools. Polk School Board members heard passionate debate…
Polk Residents Should be Cautious of Water Mailers
Water mailers advertising a free water inspection have been sent to Polk County residents and they…
LFD took delivery of its newest fire truck today
Lakeland Fire has some exciting news to share … LFD took delivery of its newest fire…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
2021 Margarita Ball
The Lakeland Margarita Society is proud to announce that the 34th annual Margarita Ball is back! The…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Review
Written by Sandra Hayes Raulerson Went to Walk On’s today. I’ve been a few times now…
PCU Flushing Central Region Water Mains Overnight
Polk County Utilities (PCU) will be conducting a coordinated, thorough water main flushing in the Central…
Just Between Friends of Lakeland
The Nation’s Leading Children’s & Maternity Consignment Event @ The RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Visit…
The RP Funding Center is ready to entertain you!
Check out our 2021-2022 season of shows. Single tickets go on sale today for most of…