Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome an additional physician and medical provider to their team. Aned…
Year: 2021
Can Victory Church be held criminal responsible if you catch COVID-19 at the Christmas Eve service.
Victory Church, one of Polk County’s largest congregations, will hold one service at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Senior Pastor…
The availability of critical emergency fire and rescue services is needed
The availability of critical emergency fire and rescue services for south Lakeland is the key for…
Fatal Crash in Polk City
Around 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the PCSO ECC received a call regarding a…
Porch pirate struck and Deputy Duncan solves it
A porch pirate struck in the gated community of Highlands Creek off of Crews Lake Drive…
LFD Lieutenant William “Chuck” Davis is announcing his retirement
With more than 27 years under his belt, Lieutenant William “Chuck” Davis is announcing his retirement.…
MAGIC FALL TO WARRIORS AT WINTER SHOWCASE
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Santa Cruz…
United Methodists to join in plan for Boy Scouts bankruptcy
Congregations affiliated with the United Methodist Church have agreed to contribute $30 million to a fund…
Experience SNOW whirling around the tree
If you didn’t get to see snow at Lakeside Village this year, you’ve got one more…
Ashley Udick, General Manager, Aero Center Lakeland
2021 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40 https://tinyurl.com/yckpybwd Ashley Udick would like to see more outreach…
Lakeland Magic sign four new players
Following the call-ups of a record four Lakeland players to the Orlando Magic, we have signed…
Meet Wyatt
Meet our precious, handsome boy, Wyatt. He’s approximately six months old and a such a sweetheart.…
Fire Assistant Chief Rick Hartzog is announcing his retirement
After more than 30 years in service to the City of Lakeland, our very own Assistant…
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Polk County by 32 Percent
Polk County has recently had a steep climb in COVID-19 positive cases that could be caused…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did You know that a Florida Sheriff recently congratulated a homeowner for shooting…
Follow up from yesterdays Breaking News – PCSO detectives searching for suspect “who has eggnog for brains” says Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a suspect who forced his way into the…
Criminal of the day
Christmas lights are pretty. Shining laser lights at aircraft is not pretty. And it’s terribly dangerous…
Theft of a fence from church property at 6565 South Florida Avenue
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a fence from church property at…
BREAKING NEWS: Front door kicked in. Presents stolen
Front door kicked in and presents stolen off Colonial and Jamestown Ave, Lakeland. Please share and…
PROPOSED TENOROC TRAIL
CITY OF LAKELAND AND FDOT LOOKING FOR PUBLIC INPUT The City of Lakeland in coordination with the…
Live-fire training at Lakeland Linder International Airport
This weekend concluded our live-fire training at Lakeland Linder International Airport, which is performed annually to…
Spider-Man: No Way Home – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was the #1 movie this past weekend. Let…
Gift ideas for Christmas
Dr. Glenn Mollette This Christmas give somebody the gift of mercy and forgiveness. Be broad with…
2021 Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association (FFCA) Award of Excellence in Firefighter Safety, Health and Wellness
City of Lakeland, FL – Government Commission recognized Lakeland Fire Department this morning at the Commission…
Cory Skeates what is he doing now?
Cory Skeates former President and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Chamber what is he doing…
Marine Corps discharge 103 service members for refusing vaccine
The Marine Corps discharged 103 service members who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the…
Second half surge lifts Tropics to 7-6 MASL win over Ontario Fury
Turning the tables from a one-goal loss Saturday night to Ontario, the Florida Tropics rode a…
Tropics came back strong today for Game 2
The Tropics came back strong today for Game 2 against the Ontario Fury! With a final…
Lakeland Magic call-ups ……
Lakeland Magic call-ups, Aleem Ford, BJ Johnson, Admiral Schofield and Hassani Gravett combined for 27 points,…
Outback in Lakeland on the Southside – Review
Written by Adrienne Cooper McCall We decided to go to Outback in Lakeland on the Southside…
We are starting our fourth surge of COVID in Polk County
After Polk County has experienced its lowest COVID-19 positivity numbers in months during November. Positivity numbers…
16 new officers 1 public safety aide and congratulating Sergeant Mike Fuller on his promotion
Join us in welcoming 16 new officers, 1 public safety aide and congratulating Sergeant Mike Fuller…
Golden Corral on S Fl Ave closing — Aldi’s coming
The largest operator of franchised Golden Corral buffet restaurants, 33-unit 1069 Restaurant Group, has filed for…
Florida Tropics host Ontario Fury in sixth Major Arena Soccer League home opener Saturday
The Tropics never really got into a good offensive groove Saturday night in dropping a 6-5…
OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Saturday that it would not issue citations tied to…
Tropics are topped in their first loss of the season
The Tropics are topped in their first loss of the season today against the Ontario Fury.…
BusinessVoice, Inc. of Greater Lakeland Names Josh Borem as Chair
At their annual meeting held on Wednesday, December 15th, BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland, Inc. selected Josh…
No Squeeze Dec 20 – Jan 3
The Squeeze service will be closed for the holidays! We hope to see you riding it…
Meet Ginger Snap
Hi, my name is Ginger Snap. I’m a two year-old, orange tabby with white mittens and…
Cleaning up the shoreline around beautiful Lake Wire
An order of Knights from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy has been out serving and protecting the…