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Month: September 2022
Op-Ed: My cousin died in the Parkland shooting, which is why Floridians should elect Charlie Crist
As Ron DeSantis continues to make Florida’s gun violence problem worse, Samuel Swartz, whose cousin was…
Join the discussion on the Lakeland Gazette
The Lakeland Gazette encourages its readers to share their opinions through letters to the editor. Submit…
Beyond Meat COO reportedly attempts to consume human nose / …Market research?
Memo to Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey: human noses aren’t vegan. Ramsey was arrested in a…
Harrison School for the Arts Student & Faculty Showcase Fundraiser
Date and time: Thu, Sep 29, 2022 7:00 PM EDT Location: Harrison School For the Arts…
Essay Contest
The Lakeland Gazette is kicking off City Government Week with an essay contest open to all.…
SCAM ALERT
Customers have informed us of door-to-door solicitors selling solar panels, promoting energy assessments, energy audits, and…
Lakeland officials have set a new timeline to interview Phillip Walker’s replacement
Lakeland officials have set a new path moving forward to choose the interim commissioner for the…
America’s foreigner flood spread the love around
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Nearly five million foreign nationals have entered the United States since…
The Woman King – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last week I wrote that critics were a little too eager to…
Martha’s Vineyard Takes Revenge On DeSantis By Shipping Him 50 Karens
Satire is written by BabylonBee Outraged at having been sent 50 illegal immigrants from Florida by…
Hurricane Fiona: What’s The FL Forecast After Puerto Rico Pummeled?
While Florida managed to dodge another hurricane this season, residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican…
42nd ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 18th
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk School Bus Crash
Vehicle 1, a Polk County School bus, was traveling eastbound on Holly Hill Cut-Off Road. Vehicle…
HALLSTRAND NAMED DIRECTOR LAKELAND LINDER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has named Kris Hallstrand Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport, effective Sunday,…
PCPS Evaluating Kona Ice Partnerships Following Recent Arrest of a Franchisee Owner
Polk County Public Schools has been notified of a criminal incident involving a business that has…
The matriarch of Fred’s Market in Plant City still serving up hospitality and home cooking on her 95th birthday
Even at 95 years old, Fred’s Market founder Evelyn Johnson can often be found in the…
Traffic blocked after train vs semi-truck crash in Lakeland
A semi-truck collided with a train in Lakeland early Sunday morning, according to Polk Fire Rescue.…
Political theater at its worse
Despite his big show and talk, the migrants awaiting asylum hearings that Disaster DeSantis flew to…
Meet Cinnamon Twist
Say HELLO! to Cinnamon Twist. She’s a 3-year-old medium-haired calico who’s looking for a quiet home…
Incremental Conditioning Revisited
(Originally published October 2020) Written by Van Yandell 2 Timothy 3:2-5 “For men will be lovers…
SunTrax Test Track progresses near the finish line
The state-of-the-art test track where autonomous vehicles can be tested, under numerous scenarios, from stopping for…
Florida’s minimum wage is set to rise to $11 an hour
Despite solid job opportunities and low unemployment, inflation has affected the costs of living and caused…
Lakeland Kona Ice Owner Among Three Men Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three men for Human Trafficking after a week-long undercover…
Have you seen Bailey Murphy or Anthony Wilcox?
UPDATE: Both Bailey and Anthony are safe and back at home. Thank you to everyone who…
Lakeland tops the list of most challenging cities to live with asthma in the south
Bay area doctors said they are surprised to see Lakeland top the list of most challenging…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
N. Galloway Road at Sleepy Hill Road Roundabout Project Keeps Intersection Closed for Another Week
The intersection of N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road will remain closed for another week…
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The…
Street Cafe … Lakeland’s first Egyptian restaurant
Street Cafe, Lakeland’s first Egyptian restaurant, has now opened at 1023 E. County Rd. 540A. Try…
Burlington Stores’ New Location Opening in Lakeland
Burlington Stores Inc., a major off-price retailer offering deals on favorite brands for the entire family…
Lakeland restaurant violations
Lakeland restaurants temporarily closed In Lakeland: Miller’s Lakeland Ale House, 5650 S Florida Ave, was closed…
Letter: A Humane Path Forward for Polk County
By Coryn Julien, Associate Director of Communications, Alley Cat Allies News reports in recent months paint…
Southwest Middle School
Today we celebrated the beginning of a new era at Southwest Middle. Officials gathered to break…