The mailer, which reached selected Lakeland voters’ mailboxes Friday — four days before Tuesday’s election —…
Month: October 2021
325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators live in Lakeland
There are 325 Sexual Offenders and 21 Predators that live within 5 miles of the Lakeland…
FL Unions: Pulling Out of OSHA Would Risk Health, Safety of Millions
Written by: Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newest battle with the Biden administration…
Letter to the Editor: Will Lakeland WAKE UP & see what side Mayor Mutz is on before Nov 2?
Dear Editor, Over the last few months, the truth about Mayor Mutz has been brought to…
Tinsley Creative Embraces Growth with Five New Hires; Promotes Within
Tinsley Creative – a full-service brand management firm – is pleased to announce several new hires…
Jeepin’ with Judd scheduled February 25-27, 2022
A look back at Jeepin’ with Judd, hosted by Polk Sheriff’s Charities. The next event will…
Federal vaccine mandate for any employers of over 100 employees is coming … City of Lakeland Mr. Mayor
The city of Lakeland is offering Vaccine Incentive Leave Days (see memo below) to the police…
FOP, LFD & UTILITY WORKERS UNION SPEAK UP – TIME TO LISTEN
“When the city received 22 million dollars for Covid 19 relief from the Federal Government for…
Series LFD: Rescue Emergency Medical Services
The Rescue Division is a subdivision of the Operations Division at the Lakeland Fire Department. It…
Waco Kitchen could be coming to Lakeland Linder International Airport this March
Take out and take off from Lakeland Linder’s potential new restaurant: Waco Kitchen. Since its last renovation in 2001,…
Cory Skeates has resigned as President and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Cory Skeates has resigned as president and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, a post…
Joinery Expansion in the works
The expansion of The Joinery food hall is in the works. Lakeland city commissioners will be…
City Salaries……Money, Money, Money
The number of employees at the City of Lakeland in the year 2020 was 2485. The…
Gary White writer for the Ledger owes Saga Stevin a retraction and an apology
Editorial Gary White wrote an article https://www.theledger.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/29/saga-stevin-wrongly-claims-bill-mutz-joined-conference-voted-liberal-causes/6192075001/ which he never got the United States Conference of…
22 Million Dollars …….. and Mayor Bill Mutz
American Rescue Plan Act limits state and local governments to some very specific types of fiscal…
Expansion paused: Seismic activity detected at Mosaic New Wales
After quietly being given the go-ahead by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to expand its…
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: Invite your friends, pack up your blankets and lawn chairs, and your favorite…
No one is Allowed To Wear Halloween Costumes At Polk County School Football Games
Polk County Public Schools District has sent out a reminder Thursday to students and parents that…
Series LFD: Urban Search and Rescue
The Lakeland Fire department is able to provide specialized rescue services in unique situations because of…
Lakeland recruits NYPD officers
If you wear a badge on the streets of New York City, chances are you’ve heard…
Operation NO Tricks NO Treats
Sheriff Grady Judd is giving details about a six-day-long undercover investigation focusing on identifying and helping…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR WILL CLOSE CHILES STREET OVERNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 2
On Tuesday, November 2 starting at 7 p.m., a contractor working for the City of Lakeland Wastewater…
LAKELAND PARK DRIVE CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE CARPENTER WAY FOR THREE MONTHS
The ongoing Lakeland Park Drive Connector project is halfway through completion. On November 11th, 2021, the…
Tornado Watch In Effect For Counties Throughout FL Until 5 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 5 p.m. for counties throughout Florida,…
Lakeland Chamber: Annual Golf Tournament
The Annual Golf Tournament is held at one of Central Florida’s premier golf courses, drawing a…
UPDATED: Lakeland Gazette endorsements for the Lakeland Commission and Mayoral races
From the Editorial Board of the Lakeland Gazette District: C – Sara Roberts McCarley District: D – Mike…
Last Forum for the Mayorial candidates … It is time to make a decision for this community
Lakeland mayor candidates Bill Mutz and Saga Stevin appeared at a forum hosted by the Central…
Mutz lies about the numbers and mandates
Editorial During our debate last Friday night, Mayor Mutz said he only implemented a mask mandate…
Congratulations to our newest Rescue Captain, Damian Motsinger
Congratulations to our newest Rescue Captain, Damian Motsinger! Damian Motsinger joined Lakeland Fire Department as a…
Publix installs kiosks for leftover, expired prescription medications
Publix Pharmacy has installed drug-disposal kiosks in select pharmacies in five states for customers to dispose of leftover…