The City Commissioners heard a proposal from Swan Pedal Company that what’s to bring pedal-powered party…
Year: 2021
Easter 2021 – America is ready for a Resurrection
Dr. Glenn Mollette The followers of Jesus believed in his resurrection because they saw him alive…
Florida Gov. DeSantis to eliminate age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccine, Everyone 18+ eligible on April 5
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday he will eliminate the age restriction for the COVID vaccine…
Florida Southern College Hires Head Coach to Lead Moc’s Overwatch Esports Team
Florida Southern College has named Elliott “Hayes” Hayes as the new head coach for its Overwatch…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a diesel fuel theft that occurred on Canal Street…
EASTER CLOSURES
Several stores will close on Easter Sunday to give employees who’ve worked amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 26th…
Will Inheritance Money Affect My Social Security?
I will turn 66 this year and am considering claiming my Social Security. I have already…
Lane closures during pipeline Installation
Polk County Utilities will be installing new water lines in the North Lakeland area as part…
It’s Hip to Snip
Hi everyone!! I am the Director of Development at TLC PetSnip and I am writing this…
Dopey Ride Vehicle For Sale
Lakeland Antique Mall at (3530 US Hwy. 98 N.) has a $50,000 ride vehicle from Snow White’s Scary Adventures.…
LAKELAND MAGIC PLAYERS RECEIVE FIRST TEAM ALL-NBA G LEAGUE, ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM, AND ALL-ROOKIE TEAM HONORS
The NBA G League announced today that Mamadi Diakite was named First Team All-NBA G League,…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida man was recently killed after giving out…
Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed Approaching
Registered voters in the cities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales and Lakeland…
LAKELAND MAGIC AND MOSAIC HOOPS FOR HUNGER PROGRAM TO DONATE $50,100 TO FIGHT LOCAL HUNGER
The Hoops for Hunger program was designed in partnership with the Lakeland Magic and The Mosaic…
Multiple Road Closures to Slow Polk Traffic
Projects in Poinciana, Lakeland and Davenport will briefly slow Polk traffic over the next two months.…
We are looking for volunteers, can you help?
Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine (LVIM) is a non-profit, 501c3 organization, that provides FREE, high-quality outpatient medical,…
Florida Tropics as MASL Regular Season Champions
PLAYOFFS ARE HERE!!! The MASL Playoff Series will begin on Wednesday as the Ontario Fury takes…
I’m pissed says Sheriff Judd 3 deputies resign, face felony charges
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says three of its deputies face felony charges and no longer…
Shark Tank, Lakeland-style: All five entrepreneurs ended up taking home funds
A total of $37,500 was awarded to 5 entrepreneurs at LAUNCH Pitch Night, a micro-grant funding…
Can You Help Locate Missing/Runaway Jasmine Hall
Jasmine Hall, age 16, was last seen earlier this afternoon, about 4:50 p.m. in Downtown Lakeland,…
Tampa Bay Tornadoes – New Local Dynasty
Tampa Bay Tornadoes wins 45 -21 over Georgia-Lina Lions, Sunday night at the RP Center. Win…
The Courier – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Courier” would have done well to open last month, before the…
D.C. as the 51st state
To the Editor: Right now, the hundreds of thousands of people living in the District of…
Miami Beach declares emergency curfew due to Spring Break crowds
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber declared a state of emergency and set a curfew Saturday, saying…
Publix passes 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations
Publix Super Markets has administered its 1 millionth dose of COVID‑19 vaccine in Florida. Lakeland, Fla.-based…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Lakeland eighth-grader is accused of extortion
Polk Sheriff’s detectives arrested 16-year-old Laith Lineberger of Lakeland, an eighth-grader at the McKeel Academy of…
DEATH INVESTIGATION
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are currently working on a death investigation stemming from an…
Tampa Bay Tornadoes
This Sunday at 7:00 pm at the RP Center Tampa Bay Tornadoes Tickets Available: https://bit.ly/3bT1bxr#arenafootball
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERAN DAY CEREMONY VETERAN’S PARK SATURDAY, MARCH 27
On Saturday, March 27th at 10 a.m. there will be a Ceremony memorializing National Vietnam War Veteran…
Coronavirus vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he will lower the coronavirus vaccine eligibility age to 50…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in the April 6th Municipal Elections
Registered voters in the municipalities of Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, and Lakeland…
SEU Students Find a Way to Give Back Over Spring Break
Amidst the global pandemic, the missions department at Southeastern University has had to be more flexible…
Representative Spencer Roach Must Resign
Editorial We have come to the conclusion that Spencer Roach must resign. We state this because…
Protecting Your Property from Wildfires
With number of wildfires starting to pick up around Polk County here are some helpful tips…
HEALTH INSURANCE TELEMARKETER FACES RECORD FCC FINE OF $225 MILLION FOR SPOOFED ROBOCALLS
Robocaller Transmitted Approximately 1 Billion Sales Calls in Fewer Than 5 Months The Federal Communications Commission…
Get Your Vote by Mail Ballot for the April 6th Municipal Elections
Ballots are now available for city voters in Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales,…
SUMMIT CONSULTING BUILDING GETS TOPPED WITH FINAL ROOF CONCRETE POUR
EXTERIOR PRE-CAST PANELS ARE NEXT STEP – PORTION OF EAST MAIN STREET IMPACTED Construction continues on Summit…
‘Fly Like a Girl’ documentary helps inspire next generation
Largely filmed in Florida, movie follows females who dare to aim higher Fly Like A Girl…
Florida Bicycle Month
Happy #FloridaBicycleMonth! There are many opportunities to enjoy riding a bicycle in Lakeland. Our parks and…
Do your children make you curse?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American choir director, gospel musician, singer, songwriter, and…