Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Somber news came out of war-torn Ukraine today as reports confirmed Santa…
Month: December 2022
Merry Little Deviled Eggs
YEILD: 6 servings TOTAL TIME: 25 mins ACTIVE TIME: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 8 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon crème fraîche…
The Christmas Bible Story
Christmas is a season of spiritual reflection on the foundations of the Christian faith. It’s also…
Second Ruggles hat trick in four games lifts Florida Tropics over Baltimore Blast 7-3
At this pace, Drew Ruggles will score 48 goals this season in the Major Arena Soccer…
Strawberry growers brace for Florida freeze
Carl Grooms has faced it all at Fancy Farms as a strawberry grower, from hard freezes…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES
ADDITIONAL DERMATOLOGY MEDICAL PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert dermatology medical…
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued a freeze warning for the region on Christmas Eve as arctic air moves across the state
A winter storm that has frozen much of the country is bringing below-freezing temperatures to Florida,…
Lakeland Police officer punches man several times during arrest why?
A video circulating social media shows a Lakeland Police officer punching a man who is already…
Ho Ho Holiday Mule
Refreshing Sprite muddles with mint and peppermint sticks. Finished with iced Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7,…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO KINGS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Stockton Kings…
Axon Body cameras rolling out at LPD
Lakeland Police Department is rolling out body-worn cameras to more than 100 uniformed patrol officers. According…
State-backed Citizens Insurance CEO announces retirement
Barry Gilway, the long-time CEO and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance, announced he is retiring. …
Crockpot Candy is the ultimate homemade candy
NOTES ON INGREDIENTS EQUIPMENT NEEDED HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANDY STORAGE Crockpot candy needs to be…
Florida’s Lack of Public Funding Shines in New State Health Rankings
Written by Mike Moen Florida News Connection Florida is 27th in the country when measuring health…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO OKC
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Oklahoma City…
Baltimore Blast rallied in the fourth and win in a shootout over Florida Tropics 5-4
The Baltimore Blast snapped a three-game losing streak by going to a shootout to top the…
Florida lawmakers debate banning LGBTQ discussions from 4th through 6th-grade classes
If Florida’s top republican lawmaker gets her way, kids in 4th through 6th grade will not…
Latex-clad “Mistress” requests dungeon from Florida city commission paid by tax-payers
A city commission meeting was given a unique proposal after talks about a proposed waste disposal…
EXTEND AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OR UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL
Written by Van Yandell Exodus 18: 20 “And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and…
Binky – Lakeland’s unofficial mascot Lives on in Lakeland
Who was 11 feet long, with one eye, three legs, and an appetite for popcorn and marshmallows? If you said Blinky…
Pilot’s flight path reveals Christmas tree over Central Florida
Retirement can be an exciting time, but also a little scary if you’re retiring from one…
The City of Lakeland wants to remind you to protect the pipes
The holiday season brings with it lots of cooking in the kitchen! Beware of dumping fats,…
Xmas Xperience
This is a free community event that will have many different activities and include a live…
How much did Trump paid — or didn’t pay — in taxes each year
The report reveals that Trump on his federal tax returns declared negative income in 2015, 2016,…
Join the “Here’s to Your Health Hike” on New Year’s Day
Polk County Commissioner George Lindsey will host his annual “Here’s to Your Health Hike” at the…
Can I Get Survivor Benefits While Still Working?
I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security Spousal benefits. Unfortunately,…
Kiss under the Mistletoe
Enjoy this Christmas-inspired cocktail combining classic Coca-Cola®, fresh orange, grenadine, and warming notes of Bacardi® Spiced…
DeSantis takes aim at teacher’s union dues
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal…
A Proposal Would Enact Partisan School Board Races in Florida
Republican State Rep. Lal Spencer Roach, R-North Fort Myers, wants voters to decide whether school board…
Rays to split spring training at Disney and Tropicana Field
The Tampa Bay Rays will split their spring training between the ESPN Wide World of Sports…
CVS and Walgreens limit purchases of children’s pain-relief medicine
Increased demand has led CVS and Walgreens to limit purchases of children’s pain-relief medicine. CVS is…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a religious significance to the Christmas candy…
Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef¾…
Polk County School Superintendent Heid Receives Contract Extended To 2027
Superintendent Frederick Heid’s evaluation by the School Board is in and shows he earned a highly…
The report shows Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center was the second busiest ER in the US in 2021
In a report from NiceRx, health experts said Dallas’ Parkland Health and Hospital System had the…
Lakeland City Commission voted for Three Lanes for South Florida Avenue in Dixieland
Lakeland city commissioners voted 4-1 today to recommend that the Florida DOT maintain a three-lane configuration…
Lakeland Linder Airport to Focus on Cargo Growth
As passenger airline has drawn little to no interest Lakeland Linder International Airport has switched its…
Florida investigators make a plea to the public for answers in the 2017 disappearance of Polk County man
It’s been almost five years since Brian Edward Klecha was last seen at an Auburndale bank, and law…
Light and Strength for Christmas
Dr. Glenn Mollette When I was a child at Tomahawk Elementary School in Martin County, Kentucky…
Amazon to scale back Lakeland Linder expansion plans
Amazon has scaled back its plans to expand in Lakeland. Amazon seeks to lease an additional…