The 2022 Politics in the Park event is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Month: August 2022
Harris Steps Down as FSC Women’s Basketball Coach
After eight years as the Head Coach of Florida Southern College Women’s Basketball, Betsy Harris has…
Polk schools will conduct random searches on students to look for weapons
In an effort to deter and prevent the presence of weapons on campus, middle and high…
Lakeland Christian School Fires Mayor Mutz
Lakeland Christian School is Polk County’s oldest and largest private K-12 school in Lakeland, Florida. Offering…
THE BEARCAT HAS US TRAINED
Written by: Van Yandell Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring…
Silver Ring Café is coming back
We have great news! We will be moving in with Crispers on the other side of…
Watson Clinic Announces August 2022 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road Intersection Closed Another Month
Polk County is keeping the N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road intersection closed for another…
WHAT A HERO
Bandit, a calico cat, was with her retired owner Fred Everitt in Mississippi when at least…
OH, WHAT A NIGHT!
Superhero themed National Night Out 2022 is in the books! Our residents & guests had a…
Another landmark Lakeland structure is gone…
According to published reports, Florida Southern College has demolished the L N Pipkin bandshell for a…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Welcomes New Director of Airshows and Attractions
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is thrilled to announce Dennis Dunbar as the new Director…
Summit Founder, Political Advisor, High-Speed Rail Advocate, C.C. ‘Doc’ Dockery, Dies at 89
He was born Charles Crofford Dockery in May 1933, but Lakelanders grew to know and love…
Can Polk County Animal Control be fixed?
Editorial The answer is yes, but the following has to be resolved, ASAP. Currently, with only…
Did you know today is our birthday?
TLC PetSnip opened our doors 9 years ago today! And in honor of our special day,…
Charley Woodsby, a restaurateur who opened the first Red Lobster, dies at 91
The restaurateur who opened the first Red Lobster in Lakeland has died. Charles Edward Woodsby of Lakeland died…
Goodbye to Chief Robert Weech
Last Thursday, we said goodbye to Chief Robert Weech. Polk County wants to wish him the…
DC League of Super-Pets Movie Review
By Bob Garver On more than one level, “DC League of Super-Pets” falls right between…
Losing everything, what or who is important?
Dr. Glenn Mollette What or who is important to you? The recent devastating flood in eastern…
ROYALS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!!
The Lakeland Royals finished the season tied for 1st in the FBA. With the tiebreakers in…