Truck or Treat is back for 2022! After a 2 year hiatus, we are ready to…
Month: October 2022
Hurricane Ian: 102 Dead and 56K without Power
Also, the Coast Guard reopens the port of Fort Myers; some Floridians may be eligible for…
After Ian, Insurers and Homeowners Gear Up for Fights
Written by Leslie Scism, Arian Campo-Flores Litigation is looming for home insurers in Florida as cash-strapped,…
400,000,000 lbs. of toxic sewer sludge heading to Lake Hancock
Lake Hancock is the headwaters of the Peace River that runs from Polk County then to…
Warrior Walk Lakeland
The Polk County Veteran’s Council and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps hold a yearly Warrior…
Spring Training in Lakeland
Is anyone else eagerly awaiting the spring season? Find the Detroit Tigers spring schedule at https://www.mlb.com/tigers/tickets/spring-training?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=vetsocial
It’s Rudolph Round-Up 2022!
We invite you to join Heartland for Children in our 18th Annual Rudolph Round-Up Holiday Toy…
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience Featuring the Lipstick Players Doors @ 9PM at The Polk…
The Voter Registration Deadline is Monday October 11th
Polk County residents who wish to register to vote in the November 8th General Election must do…
This was a week – wasn’t it?
This was a week, wasn’t it? Many of us probably feel like this lineman from Riviera…
SEU Hosts Former Press Secretary Among Others for Leadership Event
Southeastern University (SEU) recently hosted its annual Forum leadership event with guest speakers Cathie Wood, founder and CEO…
Lakeland’s CRA wants to make the S. Florida “road diet” permanent despite ALL the negative feedback
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency is looking to rally support for the South Florida Avenue “road diet,” despite admitting it…
Harrison School for the Arts
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to announce that the Faculty & Student Showcase has…
Memorial set for Polk County Deputy Blane Lane
A memorial service will be held for a Polk County sheriff’s 21-year-old Blane Lane will be held…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Jon Ahlschwede, Lakeland’s Original Entrepreneur
Jon Ahlschwede is Lakeland’s original entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Lakeland and is an…
Coming soon: Food and drink developments
From popular chains to local businesses making moves to the city of swans Fresh Kitchen | 4520…
Lakeland Royals Tryouts
Who are the Lakeland Royals? We are a new men’s semi-pro basketball team coming to Lakeland…
Legoland will donate $20 of every ticket sold through Sunday to hurricane relief
Legoland Florida Resort will donate $20 from every theme park ticket sold through Sunday to the American…
The current official death toll is 102
The current official death toll attributed to Hurricane Ian in Florida, according to the Florida Department of…
The Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show is back Oct 14-16 at Lake Mirror
That’s right, NO Admission fee. The Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance and all the Lakeland Car…
SEU to Host Free Music Faculty Gala
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present a Music Faculty Gala on Monday, October 10,…
DeSantis Country: Florida requires female student-athletes to report their menstrual history
Fear mounts that period tracking data can be used to further restrict reproductive freedom As Ron…
LAKELAND MAGIC ANNOUNCES 2022-23 SEASON THEME NIGHT AND GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, announced the team’s theme night…
Watson Clinic Announces October 2022 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
IDENTIFY YOUR POISON
Written by Van Yandell Deuteronomy 32:32 “For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And…
Lakeland begins pickup of Hurricane storm debris
Lakeland resumed its regular schedule Tuesday for collection of residential garbage, recycling, and containerized (bagged or…
Publix convoy going into Pine Island
Publix convoy going into Pine Island this afternoon driving on the road the de Moya group…
Polk County Planning Board rejects zoning change for HCA hospital on 540-A
The Polk County Planning Commission on Wednesday voted against a zoning change that would allow a…
Octogenarian Asks About Wife’s Spousal and Survivor Benefits
I am now 80 and my wife is 76, and we both took early Social Security…
Florida Forest Service asks residents to refrain from burning yard debris after the storm
Officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Caloosahatchee Forestry Center are asking residents of Collier, Hendry and…
NY Times Column: Ron DeSantis’s Race Problem
A new opinion piece in the New York Times lays out in scathing fashion how Ron DeSantis…
Harrison School for the Arts: Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins: The…
Fall Orchestra concert
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Fall Orchestra concert on Thursday, October…
Biden Pledges Aid So Fort Myers Can Rebuild From Hurricane Ian
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the causeway from Fort Myers to Pine Island was reopened days ahead…
Interim Commissioner Interviews
Monday, city commissioners will hear from the eight candidates for up to 15 minutes each starting…
Free Legal Help Available for Florida Hurricane Ian Victims
A free legal help hotline is now available for Hurricane Ian victims in the affected counties…
Meet Puddles
Hey everyone! Give a big welcome to an adorable little face new to the rescue–Puddles. This…
Lakeland Electric Restoration Complete – Hurricane Ian Update 10/4 at 9:00 p.m.
Lakeland Electric thanks our customers for the privilege of serving them, especially after Hurricane Ian roared…
Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Recovery Efforts in Lee and Charlotte Counties
Today, Governor DeSantis visited the City of Port Charlotte in Charlotte County and the City of…