The Florida Highway Patrol said lightning struck a vehicle Monday morning on Interstate 75 in Broward…
Year: 2021
The city of Brooksville’s accidentally sold its water tower in a blundered real estate transaction
A businessman purchased a municipal building underneath the city of Brooksville’s water tower last April for…
The Saharan dust is back!
Keep your eyes out for more vibrant and colorful sunsets this week, possibly starting tomorrow night,…
Happy Flag Day!
Happy #FlagDay! The flag represents all the values and liberties Americans have and are continuing to…
Alta Schoolhouse is coming to Lakeland
Alta Schoolhouse is coming to Lakeland as a year-round school for children aged 2-5. The school…
Tuesdays are always TERRIFIC at CMX!!!
CMX LAKESIDE VILLAGE 18 & IMAX – LAKELAND will offer $5.00 tickets all day, all seats…
Catapult Maker Space is Now Open
Catapult’s Maker Space is officially open. The Maker Space is located inside the recently opened entrepreneur…
Strategize your money flow
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If your outgo is more than your income then your upkeep will…
The city of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing New Jersey Rd from N Crystal Lake Dr to S Rd 98
Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing New Jersey Rd from…
Repairs at Ewell Road CSX Rail Crossing Postponed Until Wednesday
Repairs scheduled to start today at the CSX Ewell Road rail crossing between Old Hwy. 37…
In the Heights – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “In the Heights” is based on the 2008 Tony winner for Best…
June 14th is Flag Day — when we take the time to reflect on and show respect for Our Grand Old Flag
It is said that the flag of the United States was designed by Betsy Ross, a…
OUR Florida
Helping Floridians Get Back on Their Feet Florida’s federally-funded emergency rental assistance relief program to support…
Petition Urges FL Governor to Keep “Vital” Unemployment Benefits
By Trimmel Gomes Laid-off workers are appealing to Gov. Ron DeSantis to reverse plans to terminate…
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Hell On Heels ARC Towing Service Welp the cat is outta the bag. only a few…
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED
Polk County Utilities has rescinded the PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE that was issued on Friday, June…
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021
2021 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K – September 11, 2021 Register Today with Coupon Code HONOR21 and…
Jurassic World VelociCoaster officially open at Universal Orlando
The hunt is officially on. The Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens up to the public at Universal’s Islands of…
Lakeland Christmas Parade Returns December 2
The parade will start at 7 PM at the RP Funding Center on a 1.25-mile course…
Polk Tax Offices Closed on June 21
Service centers for the Polk County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed on June 21 for…
Disney World parks now only requiring masks on park transportation
Walt Disney World in Florida will lift its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated guests on June…
Do you need assistance or know someone who does?
Do you need assistance or know someone who does? Polk’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) received…
Central Florida’s Sports Central TV Show
On this episode of Sports Central, hosts Mark Jackson and Sam Baker interview weightlifting state champion…
Hurricane Preparedness – Comm. Neil Combee, Paul Womble
Commissioner Neil Combee invites special guest Paul Womble Director of Polk County Emergency Management to help…
Suspect Indicted In Homicide Case
On Friday, June 11, 2021, a Polk County Grand Jury indicted John Ward Smith, of Lakeland,…
Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Christina
Polk County Utilities has issued a Department of Health-required PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE due to a…
Mulberry Ice Cream Company Now Open
Largest Hand Dipped Ice Cream selection in Central Florida w/ over 70 Award-Winning flavors. Homemade Waffle…
NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday
A NEW Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday has been signed. Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and…
Highlights from the ‘Ring of Fire’
People across the Northern Hemisphere had the chance to experience an annular or partial eclipse of…
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open June 21
It is official Lakeland!!! We are opening to the public on June 21st at 11 am!!…
CITY OF LAKELAND LAUNCHES NEW AND IMPROVED MOBILE APP
The City of Lakeland has launched an updated mobile app as just another way to connect…
Lakeland food truck rally tonight
Come out to the downtown Lakeland food truck rally tonight to get something good to eat…
Today, #LFD had the honor to meet Miss Adeline Hine
Today, #LFD had the honor to meet Miss Adeline Hine. Adeline was joined by her Mom…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the latest additions to their team of over 200 board-certified…
PCPS participates in the Summer Breakspot program, offering free meals to children while school is out
PCPS participates in the Summer Breakspot program, offering free meals to children while school is out.…
Shot Clinic Saturday
Shot Clinic Saturday will have TWO veterinarians seeing patients in Lakeland!! We will be able to…
Sewer Repairs Closing Fairway Road in Poinciana on Monday for Five Days
A TOHO Water Authority project to replace a damaged sewer line will close Fairway Road just…
Four Harrison School for the Arts students were nationally recognized
Four Harrison School for the Arts students were nationally recognized for their work in the 98th…
Parker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining the team
Parker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining our team as Development…