The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed Southeastern University’s accreditation…
Month: December 2021
New Sponsor Announced for Tomorrowland PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the new presenting sponsor of the Tomorrowland PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom.
Have you Squeezed today? We would like to know how it was?
We enter week two of the new Squeeze golf cart service in downtown Lakeland. We know…
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (Lakeland, FL) to open Dec 13
We are looking for happy and enthusiastic treat team members to join our treat team! We…
CEO fires 900 employees via Zoom call
Approximately 900 employees of digital mortgage company Better.com learned in a three-minute Zoom call that they…
We have our 2021 Christmas Parade winners, according to the Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL
Judges Choice: Made Men & Made Women / T.B.S. (Taken By Surprise) Step Team Best Professional…
Florida Man Killed In Interstate 4 Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is advising a 28 yr old Winter Haven Man was killed in…
City Leaders Endorse New FDOT Crossings for Walkers and Cyclists
With more and more development coming to downtown Lakeland area. The city commissioners are turning their…
More Lakeland City promotions
Teresa Maio, 52, the new assistant director of community development. She previously served as planning and…
City of Lakeland to spend over $9 million taxpayers money on body cameras and other technologies
Lakeland officials unanimously approved the purchase of a $9.3-million body camera package for the city’s police department. The…
LFD is the proud recipient of the 2021 FFCA Award of Excellence in Firefighter Safety and Health
Lakeland Fire Department is the proud recipient of the 2021 Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association (FFCA) Award…
CEO Retires From One of the Fastest Growing Credit Unions in U.S.
MIDFLORIDA, a Florida-based credit union, announces that D. Kevin Jones, the long-term CEO, has elected to…
PROPOSED TENOROC TRAIL
CITY OF LAKELAND AND FDOT LOOKING FOR PUBLIC INPUT The City of Lakeland and the Florida Department of…
House of Gucci – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” had an unimpressive 3rd place box office…
What about the other Ethan Crumbleys?
Dr. Glenn Mollette We are unfortunately informed once again of another horrific, senseless school shooting. They…
REWIS NAMED DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse named Brian Rewis as Director of Community & Economic Development during the…
Fatal hit and run crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash…
New Florida Tropics Cheerleaders
Erin Burns (Founder, Choreographer, and Coach), Helena Alessi (Captain), Ashlyn Bolton (Captain), Jaimi McPeek, Danielle Calabrese,…
COVID outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19,…
DESPITE TRAVEL DISADVANTAGE TROPICS STUN UTICA CITY 7-1 AS EVEN GK HUGO SILVA SCORES A GOAL
Despite not arriving in Utica until 2 a.m. Sunday morning, the Florida Tropics dominated Utica City…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
We had a great day yesterday: triple adoption! Whoo hoo!
We had a great day yesterday: triple adoption! Whoo hoo! Amazingly, three of our adult kitties…
Florida Tropics opened their sixth season in the Major Arena Soccer League with a 6-4 road win over the Baltimore Blast
The Florida Tropics streak of never losing a season-opening game is now at six straight, thanks…
Motorcyclist dies following two-vehicle crash near Lakeland Friday
A two-vehicle crash north of Lakeland Friday, December 3, 2021, at around 8:39 PM, resulted in…
Polk County Coronavirus Transmission ‘Substantial’
The discovery of the omicron coronavirus variant has caused a new wave of anxiety among scientists…
Congratulations Tristin
Congratulations Tristin on being the Grand Marshall for the Lakeland Christmas Parade!!
Lakeland Magic win on the road
MAGIC WIN! 4th straight W Featuring a 40-point game from BJ Johnson and a triple-double from…
Will there be martial law in Florida if DeSantis gets his secret civilian military force
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to reestablish a World War II-era civilian military force that he, not the…
Urgent Help Needed in the Kitchen!
Talbot House Ministries needs volunteers in their Kitchen In order to continue serving over 300 meals…
Six foods you shouldn’t mix with medicine
If you’ve ever taken the wrong medication on an empty stomach, you know the importance of…
Polk Fire Rescue Inspector Donald McKiernan recieves the Guardian Award
Lakeland Regional Health’s trauma team awarded Polk Fire Rescue Inspector Donald McKiernan the hospital’s Guardian Award…
Sun ‘n Fun Holiday Festival 2021 photos
Click on the photo below to see other photos at the Sun ‘n Fun Holiday Festival…
Were promises made and never keep on a property behind Lake Miriam Publix?
Residents are determined to stop in its tracks a proposal for 244 apartments at the Lake…
Polk State announces that it is canceling $1.2 million in student debt
Polk State College announced that it is eliminating $1.2 million in student debt to alleviate financial…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Oak K Farms with Amy & Richard
Oak-K Farms hosts weddings and events for all occasions! Our venue is perfect for both indoor…
President Biden to make at-home rapid tests free in new COVID plan
Plan doesn’t call for measures like testing before domestic flights As cases rise in the colder…
Meet Skye, Asher, and Twilight
We have a litter of three sweet babies who are available for adoption. Skye, Asher, and…
Videos and photos of the Lakeland Christmas Parade
Click on photo of Santa to see other photos by Tom Hagerty Click on photo of…
Series LFD: Protecting Those That Protect You: Safety and Health Initiatives Take Center Stage at the Lakeland Fire Department
It’s no secret that firefighters face many risks in the work they do. It’s part of…