A Lakeland police officer shot and killed a man in North Lakeland early Sunday morning after…
Year: 2021
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida’s health department confirmed 4,690 new COVID-19 cases this…
Toilet-to-tap water bill
The Florida Bill for toilet-to-tap water is gaining traction after it passed through the Environmental, Agriculture,…
Lakeland Police Department Hosting Career Fair on March 9th
The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) is excited to announce that it will be hosting a Career…
MAGIC DEFEAT WOLVES TO CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, won their fifth-straight game and…
Donation to United Way
Sheriff Grady Judd presented a $21,000 check to the United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) this…
Lakeland Is One of the Fastest Growing Cities in America
An average of about 34.3 million Americans packed up and moved each year over the last…
LAKELAND CHAMBER SUPPORTED BUSINESS COVID-19 LIABILITY PROTECTIONS BILL PASSES FLORIDA HOUSE
Today, the Florida House passed the business COVID-19 liability protections bill, HB 7 by Representative McClure,…
Lookin’ Sharp!
LPD Captain Tarver stopped in at Lakeland Pal Mentoring Night this week to talk to kids…
BusinessVoice, Inc. of Greater Lakeland Announces Political Endorsement
BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland, Inc. is pleased to announce its most recent endorsement for the City…
Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
Our border is now totally out of control thanks to the disastrous leadership of Joe Biden.…
San Diego Zoo vaccinates great apes against COVID-19
The San Diego Zoo is in the process of inoculating many of its great apes after…
Polk Fire Rescue Improves Employee Communication
Polk County Fire Rescue’s 49 stations are getting a communications upgrade. The Polk County Board of…
Island H2O Water Park Opens March 13
It is with great anticipation that Island H2O Water Park opens for its third season on…
Polk’s Eviction Prevention Program Deadline Extended
Polk County’s COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program deadline has been extended through March 15. The program, which…
Fatal Crash Investigation
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Wastewater Spill In Lakeland
Notice of Submission Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the…
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WILL CLOSE INTERSECTION AT FAIRBANKS STREET & W. BELLA VISTA STREET
The intersection at Fairbanks Street and W. Bella Vista Street is scheduled to be closed for…
One-Time $50 HVAC Annual Maintenance Rebate
Lakeland Electric offers a One-Time $50 HVAC Annual Maintenance Rebate. Annual inspections and maintenance of heating…
Polk Fleet Management Receives Top ASE Honor
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence awarded Polk County’s Fleet Management Division with its highest…
Lakeland Chamber sends letter to Polk Congressional Delegation asking to extend PPP Deadline
Lakeland Chamber sends letter to Polk Congressional Delegation asking to extend PPP DeadlineThe Lakeland Chamber of…
Lightning to welcome fans back to Amalie Arena
Beginning with the March 13th game against Nashville, the Bolts will welcome a maximum of 3,800…
Bonnet Springs Park has announced 19 paths and trails
Bonnet Springs Park has announced 19 paths and trails will be situated within the park, once…
Disney closes 60 stores
The Disney Store, once a mall mainstay, is drastically reducing the number of locations it has in the…
Fairbanks Street in Lakeland Closing for 30 Days
The City of Lakeland will close Fairbanks Street for 30 days starting Monday as part of…
It’s Not Too Late — Sign Up Today for the 2021 Forum at SEU
There is still time to register for Southeastern University’s annual leadership Forum at SEU on Thursday,…
MAGIC DEFEAT STARS TO WIN FOURTH STRAIGHT
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Salt Lake City…
About Working While Collecting Early Social Security Benefits
I will be 65 in August of this year. If I start drawing Social Security on…
Southeastern University Names New Provost
After a thorough nationwide search, Southeastern University announced today that the university’s new provost and the…
Six Dr. Seuss books won’t be published anymore because of racial overtones
The business that preserves Dr. Seuss’ legacy said six books will no longer be published because…
Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts with BOGO deal this week
For the next week, Krispy Kreme is giving out free doughnuts. From now until March 7,…
LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO INCREASE FUEL CHARGE NEXT QUARTER EFFECTIVE April 1, 2021
The Lakeland City Commission voted Monday, March 1, to increase the electric fuel charge for Lakeland…
Special Election on April 6th
The City of Lakeland is holding a Special Election on April 6th, 2021 for City Commissioner,…
After the judge’s ruling millions of Americans behind on rent could face evictions
On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released data suggesting that 2.1 million Americans are…
After spending $45bn on 5G licenses, Verizon tells customers to turn off 5G to save battery life
US telco Verizon is advising customers to not access its 5G network – for the sake…
J&J vs. Pfizer vs. Moderna: How Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Compare?
Differences, similarities among coronavirus vaccinations authorized in U.S. by Dena Bunis With the Feb. 27 authorization…
City Commission Approves Amendment to Lease Agreement Between The City of Lakeland and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Today, the Lakeland City Commission voted 6-1 in favor to amend the current Lease and Transfer…
Will Biden Pay Your Student Loan?
Dr. Glenn Mollette The average college debt among student loan borrowers in America is $32,731, according…
Tom and Jerry Movie Review
By Bob Garver I didn’t really grow up with the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon. I…
SWAN NESTING SEASON AROUND LAKE MORTONMOTORIST BE VIGILANT AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE POSTED 20MPH SPEED LIMIT
Swan Nesting Season is upon us in Lakeland, and we have a very rare occurrence on…
LAKELAND MAGIC DEFEAT FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Fort Wayne Mad…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican members of the Florida…