Join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Jim Hewitt on his promotion today! Jim joined Lakeland Fire…
Month: November 2021
CDC: Unvaccinated police, gov’t workers to get ‘education and counseling’
The Biden administration has a “plan” to provide “education and counseling” for government workers to make…
COVID-19’s latest bizarre side effect: ‘Restless anal syndrome’
By Hannah Sparks The latest COVID-19 symptom is about butts — but it’s no joke. A newly…
Polk Firefighter union says Polk County has suffered a “major downgrade in service,” Fire Chief Weech says no……
Polk County’s firefighter union sent out a press release: the press release says that the Polk…
Charter Amendments #1 & #2 Approved
Charter Amendment #1 Yes 61.56% 9,583 votes No 38.44% 5,985 votes and Charter Amendment #2 Yes 61.09% 9,390 votes…
McCarley and Musick Re-elected
Allyson “Al” Lewis 37.40% 5,771 votes Sara Roberts McCarley 62.60% 9,660 votes Mike Musick 55.57% 8,937 votes Shandale Terrell 44.43%…
Congrats Mayor Mutz
Bill Mutz has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of Lakeland. Bill Mutz 66.80% 10,919 votes Saga…
Say Hello to Miss Emma
Say Hello to Miss Emma! This young lady is about 15 months old with a chocolate,…
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics
Polk Fire Rescue’s newest class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics wrapped up their three-week orientation last…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Names Chuck McDanal as Interim President & CEO
Following the resignation of former President & CEO Cory Skeates, the Executive Committee of the Lakeland…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Broward County School Board member recently took a…
Letter to the Editor: Victory Church is not what you think it is…. Grace City and Family Worship Center too.
Victory Church and Grace City approve of the “vaccine”. Not surprised since these “men of God”…
Lettuce Recalled In FL Because Of Listeria Risk: FDA
Several packages of lettuce sold at Kroger, Walmart and other grocery chains via Dole in 10…
Weather 11/2
A pleasant start to our day. High pressure will keep things quiet throughout mid-week for our…
Man illegally in U.S. arrested by PCSO for attempted murder
22-year-old Nelson Carpio Garcia, who is in the country illegally, was arrested by PCSO deputies on…
PCSO detectives charge 16 registered sexual offenders and predators during the Halloween initiative
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,…
2021 Municipal Election
(Check your voter ID card for your precinct number or visit the Voter Lookup page.) Polls are open…
MAIN STREET PATHWAY PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED SPRING 2022
The City of Lakeland recently started the Main Street Pathway project that includes the construction of…
Redbird Flight Simulators arrive on the ACE campus
We are grateful to Redbird Flight Simulations (Redbird), who makes aviation accessible by using modern technology…
Polk County Deputy Josiah Perry arrested for DUI, then resigns
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy gave up his badge after being arrested for driving while…
Infrastructure Bill should be a cakewalk
Dr. Glenn Mollette America needs attention to our infrastructure. It’s pathetic that our Congress and President…
Series LFD: Rescue Division: Paramedic Orientation Program
#LFD developed the paramedic orientation program in 2013 to prepare paramedics for standalone status in Polk…
Black Lives Matter, Inc. – Black Minnesota Community Leaders Discuss Shakedown in NEW VIDEO – BLM Collected $30+ Million But Didn’t Put One Dollar in Community
By Jim Holt Published October 30, 2021 Minneapolis black community leaders spoke out recently on camera…