A 12-year-old bulldog mix named Supraa is looking for a new home after she was found…
Month: February 2022
Lakeland Park Drive Construction Completion Will Reopen Carpenter’s Way February 18
Public Notice Update : Lakeland Park Drive Construction Completion Will Reopen Carpenter’s Way February 18th. The…
Do you think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem?
Do you think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem for a 2022…
Twisted Sugar coming to Lakeland
According to owner John Mitchell, the 1,100-sqft carry-out only Lakeland storefront (located next to Fuzzy’s Taco…
Café must move to save business or close
Silver Ring Cafe making Cuban sandwiches for 35 years on Tennessee Ave downtown Lakeland may to…
Swan City Roller Derby Recruitment Night
Wanna be a part of the most badass sport in Lakeland? No skating experience necessary. MONDAY,…
Dear American Truckers, God bless you and please keep driving
Dr. Glenn Mollette Grocery store shelves are not like they used to be. Before the pandemic…
Commission bans ducks on Lake Parker to relieve tension between hunters and residents
Wrtten by Swan City News – Satire Daphne Bell enjoys spending quiet mornings sitting on the…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a Missing/Endangered juvenile
16-year old Carter Culala of Bartow (Highland City area) has not been seen since he left…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline Retesting Means Closing North Polk Roads Again Early Thursday Morning
Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) plans retesting its natural gas pipeline in northern Polk County early Thursday…
Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland, Florida, 25 years ago
Alex Ojeda visits the Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland, Florida, several times during 1997. Features interviews…
Peloton to lay off 60 and close Lakeland location
Peloton announces closure of Lakeland location, nearly 60 layoff Nearly 60 workers at a Peloton location…
Senate confirms former Polk Commissioner John Hall for SFWMD board
The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointment of John Hall as the Polk County representative on…
PCSO Jail Inmate Work Program saved taxpayers over a million dollars in 2021
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Program accomplished 281 projects in 2021, and saved the…
Sheriff Grady Judd is named the Major County Sheriffs of America’s Sheriff of the Year
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Sheriff Grady Judd was awarded the inaugural Major County Sheriffs of…
A retail theft occurred at the Circle K store
Circle K store at 2109 Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland on February 5th at around 3:35 PM.…
An update from PCPS Superintendent Frederick Heid regarding the review of challenged library books:
“Dear families, There have been reports in the news media recently about a challenge to some…
65th Anniversary of the Lakeland Swans
Today the royal descendants of the swans gifted to Lakeland by Queen Elizabeth II celebrated their…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida state judge violated Florida law by granting…
The City of Lakeland has spent over $363,000 of taxpayer money on 3rd party legal advice in the last three months of 2021, why?
The City of Lakeland has paid 13 outside law firms and attorneys during the last three…
You can at least say howdy
Dr. Glenn Mollette “Howdy,” was a common everyday word where I grew up. Raised on old…
Jackass Forever – Movie Review
By Bob Garver With an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, “Jackass Forever” is more beloved than…
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STATE WATER QUALITY ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD FOR LAKE BONNY STORMWATER OUTFALL PROJECT
City of Lakeland has been awarded a State Water Quality Assistance Grant in the amount of…
The Ledger was on FIRE!!!!
Lakeland firefighters were dispatched to a fire call at The Ledger building downtown at W Lime…
4 Rivers Announces Newest Smokehouse Opening in Lakeland, Florida
Award-winning 4 Rivers Smokehouse announces plans to open its 15th restaurant at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam…
DEFENSE AND TEAM SCORING BY MAGIC LEAD TO WIN OVER GREENSBORO
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Greensboro Swarm 107-97…
Burglary at Bonnet Springs Park, Robert Biddle, was taken into custody
UPDATE: The suspect in the burglary at Bonnet Springs Park, Robert Biddle, was taken into custody…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland HS cheer team wins state championships
At the 2022 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships in Gainesville Lakeland HS won its…
A tangled web they weave in Lakeland
Editorial So the biased media won’t expose the truth on #riggedelection of the #lakeland @lakelandchamber because most of the media…
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce still has not told the truth
Editorial They are also VERY #political Here is a slide of their former #president and #ceo that got over $135,000…
Family fun is going Nerf!
At the new Dart World Gaming Arena, owner Luis Lopez Jr. is booking brick-and-mortar events for family…
MAGIC SCORE SEASON-HIGH 134 TO TAKE DOWN THE HERD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Wisconsin Herd 134-115…
10 Tax Deductions New Homeowners Should Know
By S&D Real Estate Services Homeownership comes with serious benefits. It can protect you from inflation,…
Meet Saffron
Meet our girl sweet girl, Saffron. She’s another of our beautiful tabbies who’s available for adoption.…