NINETEEN SIXTY-ONE has a true entrepreneur story! Chef Marcos states that FAMILY is the driving force…
Month: March 2022
Former U.S. House member Dennis Ross seeks to run in the new district
Dennis Ross who spent four terms in Congress wants to return to Washington, D.C. for the…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that five West Point cadets recently overdosed on Fentanyl during…
Letter to the Editor – 4th in a series Lk Miriam Apartments
“Studies show” that there would be less traffic impact with the Proposed 244-unit apartment project than…
JEREMIAH TILMON AND FOURTH-QUARTER RALLY HELP THE MAGIC TAKE DOWN THE BULLS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Windy City Bulls,…
Parents and guardians rejoice! Diapers will become tax-free
Parents and guardians rejoice! Diapers will become tax-free in Florida starting in July. The move comes…
Lakeland Magic become the Lakeland Swans tonight only
Swans Night! Tonight we don our special winged jerseys and the first 1,000 fans receive a…
Structure fire at 1028 N New York Ave
Firefighters responded to a structure fire this morning at approximately 9:10 AM located at 1028 N…
8 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel
The presence of carbon monoxide in rooms at a Lakeland hotel prompted an evacuation of the…
PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM WELCOMES DETROIT TIGERS FOR SPRING TRAINING
Full workouts began today for the Detroit Tigers, and it makes the 86th season for Spring Training…
Turning Red – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Back in January, when COVID numbers were raging and another lockdown seemed…
Ukrainian and American Pain – We must unplug from Russia and China
Dr. Glenn Mollette America is no longer buying energy or vodka from Russia. Russians can no…
SWAN DIVE – “THE BIDEN GOVERNMENT LOVES TO GIVE UKRAINE MONEY AND SO SHOULD YOU”
Fox News ran an article today headlined, “House OKs Russian Oil Ban, Spending Bill With $13.6B…
Letter to the Editor – Lk. Miriam Apartments
This is the rural area that was carved out for the Lk. Miriam Square in the…
TROPICS ROLL PAST TACOMA, 10-4, IN THE ANNUAL STAR WARS GAME
You might say the “force” was with the Florida Tropics Sunday at the RP Funding Center.…
Tom Brady’s retirement didn’t last long.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback announced on Twitter he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for…
Pollution Notice
Type of Notice: Initial ReportDate of Notice: 03/13/2022 Incident InformationName of Incident: City of Lakeland NPDES permit FL0039772State Watch…
SWAN DIVE – “DR. LADAPO, FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL, IS A CONSPIRACY THEORIST AND SO ARE THE AMERICAN FRONTLINE DOCTORS”
“DR. LADAPO, FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL, IS A CONSPIRACY THEORIST AND SO ARE THE AMERICAN FRONTLINE DOCTORS”…
Letter to the Editor – 2nd in a series Lk Miriam Apartments – Cut thru the parking lot
Here’s a brilliant solution- Lk Miriam Apartment dwellers can avoid Lk Miriam Dr by cutting through…
BIG NIGHTS FROM DOWTIN AND JOHNSON ARE NOT ENOUGH AS MAGIC FALL JUST SHORT TO RAPTORS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Raptors 905,…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo coming April 5-10
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place in Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April…
PCSO Deputies Currently Investigating Fatal On S.R. 60
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal crash on State Road 60 west…
Kathleen Middle School Recognized With Official Historical Marker
A special thanks to all who joined us today for the official unveiling of Kathleen Middle…
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida.
The company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney’s vast influence in the state to…
Marion County CMV Crash I-75
FHP Troopers are investigating a crash involving two tractor-trailers along the northbound lanes of I-75 at…
Strawberry Festival 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720297149583
Tigers return to Lakeland Sunday
Detroit Tigers players must report to Lakeland’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium by Sunday under…
Hospitals and clinics still require face coverings despite Governor
Floridians have heard state leaders such as the Governor on “STOP” wearing masks to combat COVID-19.…
Exclusive Photo of the Ghost of Kyiv
Satire Legends tell of a heroic fighter ace patrolling the skies above Ukraine, single-handedly beating back…
Letter to the Editor – Lk. Miriam DRIVE should be renamed Lk. Miriam PARK
Lk. Miriam DRIVE should be renamed Lk. Miriam PARK- but don’t mention TRAFFIC. How would you…
SWAN DIVE – Swan City Satire – “SOUTH FLORIDA ROAD DIET RESOLUTION”
No worries Lakeland! The South Florida Avenue congestion will be no more! https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2022/03/03/south-florida-ave-road-diet-failure-any-other-options/ The mayor and…
Bomb Cyclone To Bring Severe Storms, Cold Front To Florida
A cold front could bring heavy winds, small hail, and thunderstorms to parts of Florida this…
Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn pleads guilty to manslaughter
Days before his second-degree murder trial was set to begin, former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn pleaded guilty to…
Radio-controlled (RC) models at Lakeland Linder
Believe it or not, these are radio-controlled (RC) models! You can see models like this in-flight…
U.S., Allies To Revoke ‘Most Favored Nation’ Trade Status for Russia
The designation requires a country to treat all countries with that status the same. President Biden…
College Internship Opportunities Are Now Available For Summer 2022!
The City of Lakeland is looking for eligible college students to fill the following internship opportunities…
Gas prices are changing consumer behavior nationwide
With the national average for a gallon of gas now costing a record $4.32 per gallon,…
SWAN DIVE – Swan City Satire – VIRTUAL REALITY SCHOOL 
With the VIRTUAL REALITY SCHOOL coming to Lakeland, it is exciting to know that Hollywood has…
Meet Jade
Available for adoption is a lovely mother and daughter duo. Jade, mom, is approximately 3 years…