Don’t you just love torties and calicos? We sure do! Take a look at this gorgeous…
Month: July 2022
Polk County Fire Rescue has severe issues!!
The Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters have “Mandatory Overtime” 48-hour shifts. So is this a health…
Meet Pickles
Editorial He was brought into the Polk County Animal services kennel on February 18th, when he…
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking ‘Star Trek star, dies
Trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols has died. Her son announced news of her death on Instagram, saying…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Friday, July 29, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Sheriff Grady Judd needs to fix his Animal Services today!
Editorial Polk County Animal Services, “Operating beyond an organization’s capacity for care is an unacceptable practice.”…
COVID positivity rate reaches 23.4% In Polk County
The positivity rate for COVID-19 in Polk County remains high, even as new infections declined slightly…
Polk County Schools & FL Dept of Education
The Florida Department of Education published a new parent’s rights website this week: https://www.fldoe.org/ParentalRights/ The website rounds…
FWC civilian employee arrested by PCSO for retail theft
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a civilian…
NEW FLORIDA DRONE LAW IS CAUSING BIG PROBLEMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES
A relatively new Florida drone law is creating headaches for public safety agencies using drones —…
THE VALUE OF TWO STONES
Written by: Van Yandell Matthew 16: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou,…
Burlington Stores Inc. has announced the relocation of an existing store in Lakeland
Burlington Stores Inc. has announced the relocation of an existing store in Lakeland. The new location is…
Growth and Expansion; Lakeland Regional Health Addresses Healthcare Needs in the Area
As the leading healthcare provider in Polk County, Lakeland Regional Health is continuously expanding to meet…
How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?
I am 70 years old and just started receiving my Social Security benefits about 4 months…
Opt-In/Opt-Out policy
CCDF-USA-POLK has been fighting for over eight months to remove school library books that contained inappropriate…
Lakeland Regional Health has the No. 2 busiest ER in the nation
Lakeland Regional Health has the second busiest emergency department in the country, that’s according to a…
Polk County Bully Project Needs Your Help
We have 7 dogs whose holds are up and who need to come out TODAY. They…
City Lakeland may raise property taxes to fund public safety
Lakeland officials have advertised a potential increase in the city’s tax rate to pay for public safety…
Building Fire Station 8 to be built if high taxes go through
The city’s proposed budget allocates $1.66 million to hire 12 new firefighters for a new Fire…
RP Funding Center to change according to Sherrouse
Sherrouse announced that the city will be taking a new direction in how it operates the…
Letter: Public Demands Interviews for the candidates replacing Phillip Walker
Written by: Linda Bagley Wiggs The public voted to give up our right to vote on…
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Heid will be Announcing an Opt-In Policy for Controversial Books
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid will inform School Board members Tuesday during an afternoon…
CITY COMMISSION SETS THE MAXIMUM FISCAL YEAR 2023 ADVERTISED MILLAGE RATE NEXT BUDGET HEARING IS SEPTEMBER 8TH WITH THE FINAL BUDGET VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 22ND
The Lakeland City Commission participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Workshop today. The six-hour…
WACO Kitchen Opens August 8
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RESTAURANT MANAGER, TODD KERCHER, WACO KITCHEN LAKELAND BOASTS OF A DINING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER.…
Another home insurance company leaving Florida
Nearly two months into hurricane season and homeowners across the state are bracing to find out…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, July 25, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
THE MAKING OF A CELEBRITY
Written by: Van Yandell Mark 14:44-46 “And he that betrayed him had given them a token,…
Publix associate wins GFIA Best Bagger Contest
Cashier Brennan Davenport, #1772, Tucker, Georgia, won the Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) Best Bagger Contest…
Lakeland Headlines 100 years ago today
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Florida Bond Director: Reedy Creek Improvement District Likely To Be Re-Established
According to a report from Bloomberg, Ben Watkins Director of Florida’s Division of Bond Finance, says that…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Garrett Wayne Company
The Garrett Wayne Company is the newest Lakeland Entrepreneur in our beautiful City of Lakeland. This…
Letter: Congressman Scott Franklin – Standing up for LIFE
Dear Lakelanders, Like you, I am a staunch defender of the unborn. I was thrilled when…
WDWNT: Fight video
WDWNT: Fight video from family from Don't Upload Here on Vimeo. A good way to be…
Has Florida Man finally met his match? Meet Florida Sheriffs
When a naked man in southwestern Florida recently raised a ruckus outside his house and threatened…
DeSantis Outlaws Man Buns
Satire by Babylon Bee Due to the influx of new residents from Liberal states, DeSantis has…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Josh “Bump” Galetta
Lakeland is proud to recognize our commercial artist and illustrator, Josh “Bump” Galetta. He specializes in…
Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the Christmas Parade “the Facts”
Editorial The Lakeland Gazette asked to see any permit between the City of Lakeland and the…
Emergency Rail Repairs to Close Old Highway 60 in Mulberry for Four Days
A recent track derailment requiring emergency crossing repairs by CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close the north-south…
The expert cat killer … The man, Sheriff Grady Judd
Editorial Instead of fixing the issue with a 100% viable option that saves taxpayers money and…