On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Month: October 2022
John Fetterman, President Roosevelt and Disability in Public office
by Glenn Mollette One of the greatest Presidents of all time was Franklin D. Roosevelt. He…
Movie Review – Ticket to Paradise
By Bob Garver Good for “Ticket to Paradise,” keeping its #2 spot at the domestic…
Proud Boys Rally For Marco Rubio’s Campaign After He Defends White Nationalist GOP Staffer
When Christopher Monzon, a GOP canvasser working with Marco Rubio’s campaign was revealed to have extensive ties to white nationalist…
B&B Southside is Now Open
We are officially OPEN!After a year of grinding to make this dream a reality, the freshest…
Halloween 2022
Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2022 will occur on…
Powerball jackpot reaches $1B for the second time in history: When is the next drawing
Saturday’s Powerball drawing marks the 37th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner, sending the grand prize…
More than 20 Lakeland swans sold after big population growth on Lake Morton
The first swan sale since 2020 took place in Lakeland on Friday. This comes after the swan population…
Fire at Lakeland movie theater prompts evacuation
Cell phone video shows the moments after a Lakeland Movie Theater was evacuated due to a…
THROW TOGETHER MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (1) (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained 1 cup mild, chunky…
100’s of First Timers “Virgins” at Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Polk
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Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- ‘Handled by Holly’ Event Planning
Hiring a professional gives you peace of mind. You’ll be able to enjoy your day and…
Experience Spook Hill in Lake Wales
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a topographical optical illusion called Spook Hill. The story goes that…
FHP Trooper Saves Motorcyclist’s Life
On September 30, 2022, at approximately 4:11 P.M., Trooper Joseph Santos was traveling on Country Club Road…
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WINTER’S COLD HAS ITS BENEFITS
Written by Van Yandell Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but…
Lakeland Police need your help
Can you help us identify this person? Detectives are hoping you can help identify the person…
Teen Used Gun on Tenoroc High Campus to Threaten Student in Restroom
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 15-year-old Tenoroc High School student for bringing a…
Be Grady Judd for Halloween: Sheriff’s office posts joke costume
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is getting in the spooky season spirit and jumping in on…
Meet Jave, S’mores, and Cheesepuff
The three college snack kitties–Jave, S’mores, and Cheesepuff, are available for adoption. The siblings are six…
A New Monument Has Been Added To Veterans’ Memorial Park
The “Friends of Freedom” monument arrived from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to its new home in Veteran’s Memorial…
Assurant reveals Hurricane Ian loss has eroded two layers of its cat reinsurance tower
US specialty insurer Assurant, Inc. has announced expected pre-tax catastrophe losses of $124 million for the…
HALL RADIO TO BROADCAST NINE 2022-23 LAKELAND MAGIC GAMES
Hall Communications Big 4 Radio Group, regional affiliate for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida State Seminoles…
Marco Rubio Still Won’t Say Why a White Nationalist Was Helping His Campaign
Christopher Monzon, known as the “Cuban Confederate,” has well documented ties to white nationalist groups, a history of extremely…
Why Don’t I Get Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)?
I get a NET amount of $210 from Social Security plus get an alimony check of…
When to watch your favorite holiday specials on ABC this year
Here’s a look at ABC’s lineup of holiday programming as of Monday, Oct. 24. All times…
Orlando man suspected of multiple burglaries in six counties captured by Polk County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Attempted Murder on two deputies
An Orlando man who has been to prison four times and was suspected of numerous burglaries…
The Spooky Squeeze
The Squeeze will have a spooky look this weekend as it rolls through downtown Lakeland. The…
Who won DeSantis-Crist debate?
The first and only debate in Florida’s gubernatorial race was held Monday night in Fort Pierce, and we…
Lakeland Highlands Hospital by Orlando Health more than doubles its patient beds
Orlando Health updated its plans to significantly increase the size of its future Lakeland Highlands Hospital…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that number of respiratory virus cases among children is on…
Breast Cancer Foundation Receives Dyer Difference Award
There are few diagnoses as frightening as cancer. In addition to the physical and emotional toll…
FREE storytime in Lakeland is tomorrow! (Tuesday)
This FREE storytime in Lakeland is tomorrow! (Tuesday) A great opportunity to get out of the…
The RP Funding Center has won Convention South’s Reader’s Choice Award
The RP Funding Center has won Convention South’s Reader’s Choice Award for the third year in…
Third Annual Costume Contest
It’s almost time for the Third Annual Costume Contest with the City of Lakeland, FL –…
Halloween – will the real trick or treat be on November 8?
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Halloween is coming but the real trick or treat may be…
Black Adam – Movie Review
By Bob Garver It makes perfect sense to cast Dwayne Johnson as a superhero. Actually,…
Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health
Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own…
COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGIN OCTOBER 26th
The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2022 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…
10 Things We Love About Bonnet Springs Park
Kiwanis Cares for Kids TreeHouse at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. When we say you have…