On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 10:17 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the Park…
Month: October 2022
What has DeSantis done to ease the crisis on Housing, rent, and electric prices up big in Florida?
Florida has long been known as a more affordable place to live than many parts of…
The appointment of Samuel Simmons has several questions behind it
Editorial This editorial has nothing to do with any one candidate or candidates, it has to…
Mecum Kissimmee 2023 Launches Consignments With XX
World’s Largest Collector Car Auction January 4-15 With a projected 4,000 consignments, Mecum Kissimmee 2023 will…
PR from City of Lakeland: SAM SIMMONS APPOINTED AS LAKELAND CITY COMMISSIONER TO FILL VACATED SEAT
The Lakeland City Commission decided on a process to appoint the Lakeland City Commissioner that will…
BECKHAM ANNOUNCED AS GENERAL MANAGER OF LAKELAND ELECTRIC
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce Mike Beckham as General Manager of Lakeland Electric,…
Dunkin’ Celebrates Grand Opening of its Next Generation Restaurant in Auburndale Walmart with Free Coffee For A Year Give Away
On Tuesday, October 18th, Dunkin’ will host a grand opening celebration at its newest Next Generation…
Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show 2022
Photos by: Tom Hagerty To see more of Tom’s photos click here
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Rebekah Firmin, Mockingbird Artist
The artwork reflects the world within and around the Mockingbird Artist, Rebekah Firmin. Her inspiration begins…
More bad news for Gannett the parent of the Lakeland Ledger
Gannett will be requiring employees to take one week of unpaid leave in December and is…
LAKELAND COMMUNITY SURVEY
The City of Lakeland is conducting our annual survey designed for Citizens to share their views…
Meet Splotch
Our rescue has taken in nearly 100 kittens this year but no pregnant cats–until now that…
DeSantis’s Abortion Ban Forces Child Rape Victims Out of State
Under Ron DeSantis’s abortion ban that has no exceptions for victims of rape, incest, or human…
Lakeland ballet dancer, Ellie Stayskal, touring with Ballet Magnificat! “MOST INCREDIBLE CHRISTMAS” Tuesday December 6th 2022
Local ballet dancer, Ellie Stayskal, has dreamed of using her God given talent to perform professionally…
DeSantis issues order making voting easier in impacted counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Thursday to provide flexibility for elections officials in the…
Community Cats — Sheriff Grady Judd refuses to even talk about it
Editorial Free roaming cats, also referred to as community cats, present a challenge to the health and…
Seven Small Businesses are Finalists for the CFDC’S Brantley Award
From banking and real estate to aviation and architects, seven small businesses in Polk County have…
Treasury Department Opens Probe into DeSantis’ Use of Federal Funds
As the scrutiny into Ron DeSantis’ cowardly move to transport migrants to Martha’s Vineyard mounts, legal…
Polk’s Disaster Recovery Center Now Open to Assist Residents
Polk County’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open and ready to provide assistance with FEMA applicant…
THE CHANGING SEASONS
Written by: Van Yandell Daniel 2:21 “And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes…
Citrus Connection – Your Ride’s On Us Oct. 25
As a special gift to our customers during National Mobility Week, Citrus Connection is joining dozens…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month at LFD
Catch #LFD firefighters wearing pink all month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Meet Jersey
Meet one our newest little faces…Jersey. This adorable white fuzzy kitten with black spots resembles a…
Wings’ n Things – Free Event
• Launch stomp rockets • Study a solar observation • Fly foam gliders • Climb in…
Harrison School for the Arts – Fall Piano concert
Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present the Fall Piano concert on Tuesday, October…
Lakeland commissioners hear from 8 candidates competing to fill Walker’s Northwest District seat
The Lakeland City Commission held candidate interviews at City Hall on Monday as part of a…
Video: Funeral of Polk Sheriff’s Deputy Blane Lane
This morning we are celebrating the life of Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane at Victory Church in…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida mayor was arrested after Hurricane Ian for…
Movie Review – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
By Bob Garver After several weeks of increasingly ineffective horror movies, “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” was…
FEMA Helps Hurricane Ian Survivors Jumpstart Their Recovery
More than $190 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 127,000 households damaged…
Rising prices – one thing you can do
Written by: Dr. Glenn Mollette Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients.…
Relief Effort Continues in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection For some in hurricane-ravaged southwest Florida, recovery has been…
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Lakeland
With last week’s hurricane behind us, here’s a brief look at Hurricane Ian’s impact on the Lakeland…
Letter to the Editor, No Hospital is needed on 540A and Harrell Nursery Road
Dear Polk County Commissioners, First, thank you for your service as County Commissioners. As a resident…
Saluting Fallen Firefighters
Saluting Fallen Firefighters on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Sunday, October 9, 2022, is Annual National…
D-SNAP food benefits enrollment begins Monday for Ian-affected residents
The following is an unedited release from the Florida Department of Children & Families. Today, Department…
Sheriff Judd’s comment on the life in prison instead of the death penalty for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass murderer
Sheriff Judd was asked by a local reporter about his reaction to the Broward County jury…