Yesterday afternoon, we picked up a cat at the Saddlecreek Campground in Lakeland, who had been…
Month: April 2022
Florida’s voting laws have changed
The League of Women Voters of Florida is spreading the word about Florida’s Amendment 4, which…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis once again made threats against illegal…
SWAN DIVE-Welcome to the Wonderful World of…
Disney Hell Satire Disney is now opening a new section of the park that has remained…
Living life lighter
Dr. Glenn Mollette Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling we often pack more than we need. When…
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Unlike the 8-movie “Harry Potter” series, the “Fantastic Beasts” sector of J.K.…
Structure Fire
This past weekend #LFD crews responded to a fully engulfed structure fire. Thankfully all residents had…
Federal Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate for Planes, Travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of…
Stryker lays off 88 more workers, plowing ahead with a plan to close the Lakeland Florida facility and eliminate 495 jobs
The next wave in a year-long program of rolling layoffs at a Stryker facility in Florida…
SWAN DIVE- Welcome 2022 Disney Princesses!
Warning Satire Disney Launching Task Force to Make More LGBTQ+ Content for Children and Families, and…
Pigeon That Pooped On Biden To Speak At CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has announced its star-studded lineup of speakers at the upcoming…
ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRANE FIELD ROAD AND DON EMERSON DRIVE IS SLATED TO START ON MAY 1
The construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of State Road 572 (Drane Field Road)…
BECKHAM NAMED INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER OF LAKELAND ELECTRIC
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed Mike Beckham as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric, effective…
FL 15-Week Abortion Ban Signed Into Law by Gov. DeSantis
Florida’s new abortion law does not grant exemptions for rape, incest, or human trafficking; the law…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, April 12, 2022,…
Lakeland residents upset to see new development get sewer line hook-up before them
Some members of a Polk County community say they are upset to see a new development…
Plaza Mexico Lakeland is NOW OPEN
Located at 3635 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4867, United States Lakeland, FL 33803 CHECK OUT…
DON’T TOUCH the tussock moth caterpillar
DON’T TOUCH Florida is full of critters from scaly to furry to feathery and everything in…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office coordinates multi-agency year-long “Sex Money Murder” gang racketeering investigation; 41 charged
Detectives with the PCSO Organized Crime Unit, working together with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC),…
WATSON CLINIC HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR MARCH OF DIMES
Watson Clinic is pleased to host an upcoming event designed to raise funds for the March…
Pigeon Poops On Biden After Mistaking Him For An Old Statue
A local pigeon made a terrible mistake by pooping on the President of the United States…
Dille Street in Lakeland Closing for Three Days
The City of Lakeland will close Dille Street at North Wabash Avenue for three days starting…
Why You Should Buy a House in Your 20s
Between entry-level salaries, college loans, and the desire to be young and free, young adults sometimes…
Will My Wife Get a Spouse Benefit When I Claim at 70?
My wife started receiving her social security at 65 (her full retirement age) and she will…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
World-class model aviation competition coming to Lakelnd
Guess what begins two weeks from today – TOP GUN – That’s right TOP GUN a…
Should Will Smith’s Slap Be Condemned More Harshly Than Chris Rock’s Words?
Written by Amanda J. Calhoun, MD, MPH Will Smith did not slap Chris Rock in a vacuum. He…
Florida property insurance company goes under leaving policyholders scrambling to find coverage
Just this year, two Florida property insurance companies are liquidating. Florida’s already shrinking property insurance market…
This Lakeland Is the Secret Home of the World’s Largest Collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
[p’A lesser-known architectural road trip that’s well worth the drive Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is almost…
AOC Drafts Legislation Opposing Ghost Guns: ‘Ghosts Don’t Even Need Guns Since They’re Dead Already’
Congresswoman AOC has recently drafted strong legislation designed to unilaterally ban ghost guns. She claims the…
WIN BACK AMERICA RALLY – MAY 14, 2022
The Republican Clubs of Polk County and the Polk County GOP are hosting a rally to…
Vehicle Fire
Photos by Ida Holland This is at Harvey’s on Arianna st., Lakeland Florida had pulled into…
Celebrate Passover this Friday with friends and family!
Spring is in the air. Eggs will be hidden for an Easter egg hunt. Families will…
Lakeland VS The Law & Floridians’ Rights
Many families in Lakeland have made it known that they are infuriated with the Lakeland DMV…
Trail closures announced at Marshall Hampton Reserve
While Panther Point Trail will remain open, the remaining trails at Marshall Hampton Reserve will be…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last week I reviewed “Morbius,” a film whose constant delays in release…
Moderation, balance, and rigid flexibility
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most doctors will encourage their patients to not overdrink alcohol. Too much might…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, April 10, 2022, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…