(by Dennis Harrison) Yesterday, our clubs had the opportunity to have the official groundbreaking of the…
Month: August 2021
Strawberry Hut Review
Written Timothy Painter Today, I stopped in for a quick lunch at Strawberry Hut on Memorial…
PCSO Arrests Woman during a Massage Parlor Investigation
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted…
COVID-19 vaccination pop up clinic hosted by the Republican Club of Lakeland and the health department
In July, U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Ring, a retired Lakeland Police sergeant and president of…
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center – New Update to Elective Surgical Procedures
Beginning Monday, August 23, 2021, all non-urgent elective cases will be postponed at Lakeland Regional Health…
Hot & humid afternoon
Written by Omar Gonzalez Hot & humid afternoon, temperatures will reach the low to mid-’90s. Humidity will…
Piper Cherokee made an emergency landing on SR-570
On August 17th, 2021, at 11:19 PM, a Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing…
Sheena Butts from Lakeland Regional Health Named to 2021 Class of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators
Lakeland Regional Health is proud to announce that Sheena Butts, MEM, CSSBB, Associate Vice President or Surgical and…
Meet Lexi — Southeastern’s Certified Therapy Dog
At Southeastern University, faculty and staff aren’t the only ones eager to see students return to…
Lakeland Linder seeks to serve up a new restaurant
It’s been more than two years since Lakeland Linder International Airport had a restaurant. The city’s…
Lakeland may finally be getting a new cell tower near the Polk Parkway
The city of Lakeland may finally be getting a cell tower after two denials over the past…
‘I’m a pedophile:’ Hialeah man arrested in Polk County accused of raping 15-year-old
The man had a tattoo with the victim’s name on his forearm, sheriff says A man…
Hospitals feel the squeeze
Last week, the hospital announced it would be temporarily postponing elective surgeries requiring an overnight stay.…
‘Avoid using the 911 system’ if you can, Polk’s EMS leader urges
Ambulances backing up outside Lakeland Regional as EMS crews are ‘critically stretched.’ A burly man with…
A Lakeland man has been arrested on charges of child abuse and resisting arrest.
On Monday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 29-year-old Jose Luis Garcia of Lakeland for Child…
Florida Board of Education finds Alachua, Broward defied school masks order
The Florida Board of Education voted Tuesday at an emergency meeting to find Alachua and Broward…
Lack of FDEP enforcement why?
DEP continues to carefully monitor weather and site conditions at the Piney Point facility. But refuses…
Six kittens rescued from an MH park
The six kittens rescued from an MH park last week are clamoring for their breakfast this…
Rita’s Ice is coming
Rita’s Ice is coming to Market Square Shopping Center. While an exact opening date is TBA,…
Hot & Humid
Fred continues his movement northward through the Mid-Atlantic states, while Tropical Storm Grace continues tracking westward…
COVID-19 cases in Polk County Schools
Polk County Public Schools is committed to transparency and will provide weekly updates on how COVID-19…
Congratulations Inspector Taylor Riley!
Congratulations Inspector Taylor Riley! Inspector Riley has earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Certified Fire Protection…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that The Center for Disease Control recently and incorrectly reported…
Pop-up vaccination clinic
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County will conduct a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Aug.…
When the rest of Disney World reopened last year, The NBA Experience remained closed
The attraction, which featured various basketball-themed activities and interactive games, closed in March 2020 due to…
Free services, including hearing tests, dental screenings and lots more
Health and help are on the way! August 18 from 2-6 PM Wabash Community Center, Lakeland.…
SNAP benefits get permanent boost, largest single increase in its history
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday that individuals using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
Congratulations, Commissioner Phillip Walker!
Commissioner Phillip Walker was sworn in as the Florida League of Cities, Inc. President. The Florida…
“The Price is Right Live” is returning to Lakeland
The longest-running game show in TV history is coming back to Lakeland next year. “The Price…
2021 ATHENA Award Finalists
The Leadership Award Finalists– Stacy Butterfield – Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Polk County, Florida–…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES TWO ADDITIONAL SPECIALISTS
Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest additions to their team of expert specialists. Joseph…
McKeel Academy staff must mask up after 12 individuals test positive for COVID-19
The Schools of McKeel Academy have issued a mask mandate for all staff, effective Tuesday after 12 individuals tested positive…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Fred regains tropical storm
Fred regains tropical storm status as it approaches the Florida panhandle. Maximum sustained winds are near…
Afghanistan – God Help Them
Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans did not want our military invading Afghanistan. We did not want…
Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Numbers Update
Lakeland, FL – As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of…
Free Guy – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Free Guy” stars Ryan Reynolds as Guy, a mild-mannered bank teller whose…
TROPICAL DEPRESSION GRACE
Tropical Depression Grace Intermediate Advisory Number 12A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072021 800 AM…
TROPICAL STORM FRED
Tropical Storm Fred Intermediate Advisory Number 27A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 700 AM…
Tropical Depression Grace?
Tropical Depression Grace? Intermediate Advisory Number 2A…Corrected NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072021 Corrected to…
Tropical Depression Fred
Tropical Depression Fred Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062021 …DISORGANIZED FRED…