A federal judge struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, saying in a…
Month: March 2022
Remember the 2007 crash, signs of a new housing bubble are brewing
U.S. home prices have soared to new heights and they keep on climbing, and some researchers…
William Van Fleet Road Closing for Three Months
Starting Monday, April 4, roadway and drainage construction along the new Lake Juliana Shopping Center frontage…
Sticker shock on insurance premiums – Citizens Property Insurance seeks an 11% increase in its rates
For those already owning a home in Florida, more and more are facing sticker shock on…
Corrupting Our Youth: Popular Disney Mascots Roaming Park without Any Pants
Beloved Disney characters Donald and Daisy Duck were spotted in public without any pants and, according…
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert… this Sunday, April 3. Join the LSO for this fun, entertaining…
Florida Legislators Looking to Repeal 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act
According to a tweet from Florida House Republican Spencer Roach, legislators have held two meetings in…
14 Recruits. 25 Days. 34 Exercises.
14 Recruits. 25 Days. 34 Exercises. Supplementing the Florida State Fire Standards skills that recruits arrive…
Brian Muecke and The Magic of Little Cloud
The Magic of Little Cloud By Brian Muecke Published by Bumblebee Books 31-03-2022, $10.99, Paperback, 34…
Under Florida Law Bengay Forced To Rebrand As Benstraight
Satire The popular topical pain-relieving cream Bengay is undergoing a name change in order to stay…
Psaki Reminds Reporters That Biden Doesn’t Speak For the President of the United States
Satire In a tense press conference Monday, Press Secretary Jen Psaki faced pointed questions about several…
Should I Claim Early Due to Social Security’s Financial Condition?
I plan on retiring at 62, one year from now. I have been coached to (if…
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?
Admit it – money plays a huge factor when considering selling your home. While selling a…
Recycling collection to resume for Polk customers
Polk County’s recycling collection program is ramping back up on an every-other-week basis, beginning Monday, April…
Family of a worker killed in landfill calls for bulldozer operator to be charged
WORKER IN PORTA-POTTY KILLED BY BULLDOZER: The family of a landfill worker who was killed in…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Illegal Immigrant was recently charged with murder after…
Publix’s free drug program is ending
A notice being handed out to customers in some Central Florida stores this week said, “While…
Ukraine Refugees are coming
Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been good to help people and more are on the way. …
Multiple CSX Railroad Crossing Closures to Slow Lakeland Traffic
A new round of progressive railroad crossing repairs scheduled by CSX Transportation will slow traffic in Lakeland…
USAF THUNDERBIRDS ARRIVE ON APRIL 4
The US Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to arrive in Lakeland, FL on Monday, April 4th between…
Say NO to Preferred Apartment Communities
Learn who Preferred Apartment Communities is: Atlanta-based applicant Preferred Apartment Communities wants to build 244 apartments…
Contest time on the Lakeland Gazette
THE WINNER IS Maria Teresa Perez You can win two tickets to Sun N Fun The…
Meet the Powerpuff Girls–Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
We have a couple of new faces at the rescue. Say hello to the Powerpuff Girls–Blossom,…
We build it they will come – Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida
Editorial The growth is prompting major development across Polk County. Polk County is the fastest-growing county…
Lake Miriam Drive Apartments satire:
Your next living quarters can help you BUILD CHARACTER Welcome to the first of many high-rise,…
“DON’T YOU MISS POTUS MEAN TWEETS?!”
As you know, gas prices are at an all-time record-breaking high in America. Inflation is at a…
Lakefront Friday
Did you know that volunteers from the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary have been keeping a keen eye…
After two decades, Outback Bowl getting a name change
Another college football bowl game is undergoing a name change. This time, it’s one of the…
A controversial economic growth ‘visionary’ makes his comeback in Central Florida, but can he be trusted?
Marshall Goodman is selling a big dream, and public officials are buying into it with pledges…
Lynn Wilson announces he is not running for re-election from the Polk County School Board
School Board member Lynn Wilson announced this week that he is not running for re-election in August, a…
Lakeland man with a suspended license arrested again for his 6th DUI after a single-vehicle crash
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, PCSO deputies arrested 55-year-old Kevin Patrick of Lakeland for DUI and other charges following a…
Congratulations to our newest LFD firefighter recruits!
Today is their last day after a month-long orientation at the training center. They will immediately…
Meet the five Butterballs …
Here’s an update on the litter of five kittens we rescued from the Lake Wales Racetrac…
Lakeland Royals Basketball plays its first home game on April 2
Lakeland Royals Basketball plays its first home game on April 2 at Kathleen High School. Tickets…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
VOTE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE – LEMON STREET OUTDOOR SCULPTURES
22ND ANNUAL FLORIDA OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION The 22nd Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display along the…