Editorial Charter Amendment #1 An amendment to the Charter to fill Commission vacancies at regular rather…
Month: October 2021
It’s Pumpkin Patch time……. the lawn of the First United Methodist Church says it fall.
The Pumpkin Patch, which kicked off Saturday with family festivities, is open Monday through Friday, 3…
Mayor Bill Mutz gets another endorsement!
Editorial Nov 2 is ELECTION DAY in Lakeland and endorsements are being handed out. It is…
Cops For Kids
Looking to share some goodwill and #cheer this coming holiday season? Donate to our #CopsForKids Toy…
Qgiv Reaches $2 Billion in Funds Raised by Nonprofits
Qgiv, a leading provider of nonprofit fundraising technology, enters its fourth quarter having reached a new…
Anthony Parker is the new Assistant GM of the Orlando Magic
Parker is one of the most successful General Managers in the history of the NBA G…
Mayor Bill Mutz has an issue now …. Illegal campaign signs
Mutz has placed 4×4 signs on properties without the owner’s permission. Glenn Harwell, who owners the…
Freedom to Enjoy Life’s Passions
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Steady cash flow comes from steady work. If you want money…
Ronald Donovan suspect in connection to I-4 motorcycle shootout now faces a second-degree felony murder charge
The motorcycle suspect who shot a biker of a different club Friday on I-4 near U.S. 27 had his charges…
No Time to Die—Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last spring, the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” became the…
Accident on Memorial Blvd and Florida Ave – Please choose an alternate route
A semi-trailer has overturned at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Memorial Boulevard. There are no…
Nikki Fried asks Federal to intervene Florida from withholding funds from school districts with mask requirements
Nikki Fried is asking the federal government to use its power to stop Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Administration…
Early one evening in Mulberry
Early one evening in Mulberry, Jason decided to go for a walk. For whatever reason, Jason…
South Florida town starts a neuter program to limit feral cat spread, why can’t Lakeland?
A South Florida town has begun a new program aimed at curbing the spread of a…
Is a ‘twindemic’ coming experts encourage everyone to vaccinate against Flu & COVID
United States officials are preparing for a bad flu season in addition to COVID-19, and urge…
Here’s an update on sweet little, Macy Gray
Here’s an update on sweet little, Macy Gray. She is doing great at 5 weeks old…
Saga Stevin candidate for Lakeland Mayor receives endorsements….
Stevin has received endorsements from the Lakeland Police and Lakeland Fire Unions.
Why is Polk County struggling to hand out $38 million in rental assistance?
The Problem of all Problems: State and local governments have struggled to dispense this money among…
Free Smoke Alarms for Those in Need
In the event of a fire, having a working smoke alarm could mean the difference between…
Sheriff Grady Judd: No endorsement in the Lakeland mayoral race, but…..
A Saga Stevin campaign mailer sent out to Lakeland households raised questions about whether Polk County…
Meet Blaze, the Firefighting Swan
More About Blaze, the Firefighting Swan: Meet Blaze, Lakeland’s very own firefighting swan! Blaze is the…
Wild Wild West … shootout between motorcycle gangs on I-4
A man and a woman riding on motorcycles were shot on I-4 in Polk County early…
Vehicle accident at Memorial Blvd and Florida Ave
LFD Rescue 33 and Engine 12 responded to a vehicle accident earlier today at Memorial Blvd…
AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PROMOTES MELISSA GOODSON TO MARKETING DIRECTOR
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Melissa Goodson as the new Marketing Director at the SUN ‘n FUN and…
41st ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 19
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
DAN SIGNOR CANNED TUNA CONCERT SERIES TAKES PLACE ON OCTOBER 22
The first Canned Tuna Concert that was originally scheduled for September 17th was rescheduled to Friday, October 22nd because of inclement…
Gravity Exotic Car Rally
Gravity Exotic Car Rally is almost here AT The Joinery on October 9th from 11-1 pm,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office earns FCAC reaccreditation
Sheriff Grady Judd is proud to announce that on October 6, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Weather 10/7
Per National Weather Service Tampa As the day continues daytime heating will support Cu/Strato-Cu development during the…
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy –restaurant inspection
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 3700 Lakeside Village Blvd., Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 1. Follow-up needed: Warning…
Lakeland Firefighter Returns to Work After Battle with Cancer
It’s been a long-awaited return for Firefighter/Paramedic Clay Geiger. Sixteen months to be exact. Diagnosed last…
The cat’s out of the bag
The cat’s out of the bag…seems like everyone wants to be a #firefighter, at least for…
Why your older cell phone could stop working in 2022
Carriers are getting rid of 3G, what you need to know Why could your phone stop…
Florida woman got $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for
A Florida gas station employee said she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check…
Free Fall Concert Series Returns
Lakeside Village’s free fall concert series returns live in-person tomorrow, Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. with a…
Lakeland Linder has received the FAA Southern Region Airports Division General Aviation Airport Safety Award for 2020!
Lakeland Linder International Airport has received the FAA Southern Region Airports Division General Aviation Airport Safety…
Lakeland, you need a HISTORY LESSON! Munn Park Statue moved due to CANCEL CULTURE. Just ask Mayor Mutz and BLM
In memory of that noble band, who have crossed the mystic stream, and are resting now…