The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The parade…
Month: November 2021
Defense Secretary says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be…
Today marks the official end of the 2021 hurricane season
The season produced 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), including seven hurricanes (winds…
TWO FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS
The Lakeland Police Department is currently investigating two independent traffic crashes with fatalities, both occurring on…
Former Lakeland City Commissioner murder trial is set for March
A former Lakeland city commissioner who fatally shot a shoplifter in 2018 is scheduled for a trial…
Polk County Commissioners approve new invocation policy
With assurance from its attorney, the Polk County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to change its invocation…
SNOWFEST 2021 – A WALK IN THE SNOW – 41st ANNIVERSARY
Snowfest returns to Lake Mirror on Saturday, December 4th from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Frances…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Calhoun County teacher’s assistant was recently arrested and…
Motorcycle Crash Blocks All Lanes of Kathleen Road
Lakeland drivers can expect traffic snarls on Kathleen Road Tuesday morning as deputies have shut down…
Update: Overnight worker on I-4 construction site shot, killed by Lakeland two officers, why?
Man working on construction site killed by officers The Lakeland Police Department says the shooting happened…
Ever wonder about the historic-looking scale at your Florida Publix?
Many (though not all) Publix locations have a scale in the front of the store should…
Obituary for Ronald Andrew “Ronnie” Baulac
Ronald Andrew “Ronnie” BaulacRonnie Baulac, 67, passed away on Nov. 27, 2021. Ronnie was born on…
New omicron COVID-19 variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US
President Joe Biden called the new COVID-19 variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a…
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information in a car burglary and theft investigation
On November 11, 2021 a woman and her son were visiting the Circle B Bar Ranch…
Surviving a Pulmonary Embolism
Dr. Glenn Mollette On Saturday, October 2 I had to go to the hospital emergency room. The prior…
Encanto – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Disney has done it again. The studio synonymous with animated movie musicals…
It’s not over: Britain tightens COVID rules as world on alert over omicron
The U.K. tightened up rules Saturday on mask-wearing and on testing of international arrivals after finding…
Lakeland SantaCon
The ho-ho-holidays are just around the corner, Lakeland, and the annual Lakeland SantaCon is gearing up…
Show us a photo and you could be crowned Best Holiday Lights in Lakeland
We’re on a quest to find the Best Holiday Lights in Lakeland, and the title could…
Tollbooth accident 2100 Polk Pkwy Auburndale
Tollbooth accident at 7:10pm 2100 Polk Pkwy, Auburndale. Someone ran into tollbooth, Sunpass lane. Call cleared…
Physical Fight breaks out at EPCOT’s Land Pavilion
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but clearly not everyone. We are…
14-year-old charged with stabbing Polk teen to death
On November 26, around noon, 11:54 PM, the Auburndale Police Department responded to a call at…
Man Pulling Gun on 2 Lakeland PD officers they shot and killed him
Two Lakeland police officers shot and killed a man early Sunday morning on Interstate-4 after he…
Watch Sgt Whitaker and K9 Blizzard Compete in the AKC/USPACA K9 Detection Dog Challenge
Tune in Sunday night to watch Sgt Whitaker and K9 Blizzard Compete in the AKC/USPACA K9…
Small College Basketball Tip Off Classic Moves to Lakeland for 2022
Small College Basketball is extremely excited to announce that the 2022 SCB Tip Off Classic will…
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
Stocks sank Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly falling more than 1,000 points, as…
Sports betting, legal marijuana, ranked-choice voting among proposed 2022 Florida constitutional amendments
Less than a year away from the 2022 midterm elections, there are no high-profile proposed constitutional…
Mulberry-based W.S. Badcock was sold to Franchise Group Inc. for $580 million
Franchise Group Inc. announced that it purchased W.S. Badcock Corp. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $580 million. Mulberry-based Badcock operates…
BioNTech says it will know vaccine’s effectiveness against new variant in two weeks
BioNTech is studying the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa and said it will…
Conversation is a critical element of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease
by John Grimaldi More than six million Americans have been diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s Disease and…
Lakeland Entrepreneurs Series – Randy & Melanie Long “All Dried Up Snacks”
https://www.alldriedupsnacks.com/ As I was enjoying the Saturday Morning Farmers Market in Lakeland, I found this small…
Are COVID Toes and Rashes Common Symptoms of the Coronavirus?
Why are we hearing so much about them these days? Since this pandemic started, you’ve probably…
Dollar Tree announced all products to $1.25 in all its stores by early 2022
Dollar Tree announced that it would be raising the price of the majority of its products…
New COVID virus variant amid spike
A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern…
Blessings and Hope Food Pantry is now looking for help to build a warehouse
The spike in the cost of food is hitting communities facing food insecurity the hardest. Every…
TOW to GO – AAA – for the holiday. – CALL 855-2-TOW-2-GO AKA 855-286-9246
FREE tow for your vehicle and FREE ride for the DRIVER ONLY. Any passengers would have…
Holiday man killed in I-4 crash Lakeland woman arrested for DUI Manslaughter
46-year-old Lucretia Bruno of Lakeland was arrested Wednesday night, November 24, 2021, for DUI Manslaughter (F2),…
Series LFD: Administration
The Administration Division of the Lakeland Fire Department is responsible for support services for the Lakeland…