Commuters have always been able to catch a bus, train or plane, but now they can…
Month: November 2021
Lakeland’s Downtown Christmas Display Will Light Up on Thanksgiving Day
Downtown Lakeland’s decorative Christmas decorations will light up around 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Installation started Nov.…
Congratulations to LFD Driver Engineer/Paramedic Joel Castellow
Congratulations to Driver Engineer/Paramedic Joel Castellow for his #LFD service award! Joel achieved his 10-year milestone…
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment To Open 11 New Rides And Attractions Across 10 Parks In 2022
– Many new rides will be the steepest, tallest, fastest coasters in North America and the…
Ariana Street Closure Extended Two Weeks
Closed since late September, Ariana Street from Faye Avenue to S. Grady Avenue in Lakeland will remain…
23-year-old Mulberry man arrested for DUI and reckless driving; radar clocked at 113 mph on I-4
23-year Cameron Peterson of Mulberry was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving yesterday, November 23,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest two high-volume methamphetamine and fentanyl drug traffickers; 3 others arrested
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking…
All bets are off: Judge rejects Florida sports betting deal negotiated by DeSantis
Calling it a “fiction,” a Washington, D.C.-based judge late Monday ruled that a deal giving the…
The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village
Experience Christmas Magic at The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village at our NEW LOCATION: International…
Florida’s Hurricane Hunter Team Getting New Aircraft 2024
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting an upgrade to its fleet. The Florida-based hurricane hunter team…
Rooted Lakeland
Rooted Lakeland is a family-owned café at 5327 S. Florida Ave. in the plaza that includes Outback Steakhouse.…
Officer Elgin was ready for duty on Career Day!
When young Elgin said he wanted to be not just an officer but a Lakeland Police…
Lakeland Fire Prevention Division had three promotions this morning
Congratulations to Derek McBrayer – Inspector I, David Sutherland – Inspector II, and Taylor Riley –…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida Congresswoman was recently booed on the U.S…
Publix puts purchase limits on some items
Publix shoppers will have to put a cap on their holiday season purchases after the supermarket…
Lakeland Magic Swish
Today Swish visited the VISTE – Volunteers in Service to the Elderly Green Bean Snap to…
Haines City police officer arrested for sexual battery and burglary
A Haines City police officer has been suspended after he was arrested by deputies in central Florida, the police department said.…
Gov. Ron DeSantis asking Florida Legislature for $1 billion in gas tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning at the popular Buc-ee’s gas station…
Federal judge refuses to block health care vaccination rule in Florida
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers…
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Director Jason Reitman is taking over the reigns of his father Ivan’s…
SEU Presents Annual Christmas Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) College of Arts & Media and the Department of Music will be presenting…
Free Photos With Santa
Ho, ho, ho! Santa returns to Lakeside Village for festive free photos! PLEASE NOTE: An appointment…
Kyle Rittenhouse was spotted in Fl
Kyle Rittenhouse was spotted eating at a Placida restaurant, according to a tweet from Republican Party…
Lakeland mother killed in rollover crash
A Lakeland mother was killed Saturday along US Highway 92 after her SUV rolled several times,…
Florida has fired football coach Dan Mullen
Florida has fired football coach Dan Mullen, Athletics Director Scott Stricklin announced Sunday on the school’s website.…
Did Sheriff Judd Grady lie to the media about the officer involved shooting?
“These are career criminals. They have a history of committing violent felonies and both have outstanding…
Dart World Gaming Arena Coming
Dart World Gaming Arena Is excited announce our first location in Downtown Lakeland FL. Dart World…
What is Florida Snow?
1. The ‘Florida snow’ plant has several names What Floridians call “snow” is also called largeflower pusley,…
Hibachi Buffet in Lakeland is open
Hibachi Buffet in Lakeland is open and the food is incredible! Even better lunch is $9.99…
Political Cartoon
By Donald Trump Reliable sources tell me this is an actual photo from Joe Biden’s colonoscopy…
Keke’s Breakfast Café – Routine inspection: Immediate closure, emergency order recommended
3615 Florida Ave S, Suite 110, Lakeland Routine inspection Oct. 22. Immediate closure, emergency order recommended.…
Lauren Hatton selected as director of sales for RP Funding Center
Lauren Hatton selected as director of sales for RP Funding Center Lauren Hatton was recently named director…
The 2021 Lakeland Margarita Ball
Shaken or stirred? You decide, tomorrow at the Lakeland Margarita Ball. Happening annually in November, the Margarita Ball…
Lakeland magic on the road
On the road for our first away game of the seasonGreensboro Swarm 7:00 PMGreensboro Coliseum FieldhouseNBAGLeague.com…
Rittenhouse falls into chair and hugs attorney as he learns he is acquitted on all charges
Kyle Rittenhouse began to cry as the verdict was read and he learned he had been…
Update to deputy-involved shooting in Mulberry
Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media this morning from the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in…
“Don’t be a Heat Miser” tree
Shout out to our #LFD administrative team for their creativity and decorating skills with this year’s…
SEU Football Rakes in Year-End Accolades
Southeastern was well-represented on the Mid-South Sun Division football end-of-season awards lists, released today by the…