Italian confectioner Ferrero said Wednesday it is acquiring Wells Enterprises, one of the largest U.S. ice…
Month: December 2022
Eagle resigns from Department of Economic Opportunity post
Dane Eagle announced he will be resigning as Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary. In a…
Florida Rep. Who Sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Indicted Accused of Fraud on Covid Loan
Federal prosecutors said Rep. Joe Harding, 35, illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000…
Meet Sylvester
Available for adoption is our handsome black and white tuxedo, Sylvester, with dreamy eyes. He’s approximately…
Lakeland Regional Health Recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
Lakeland Regional Health was recognized as High Performing for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s…
CDC said Florida Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays
As families and friends in Florida gather for the holidays, they may want to put on…
US Navy Blue Angels at Lakeland Linder International Airport Dec 7, 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here for more photos Advance members of the United States Navy Blue…
Polk tax collector warns about private companies overcharging for vehicle registrations online
The Polk County Tax Collector’s Office says customers are being overcharged by private online companies for…
Will My Wife’s Benefit Change My Claiming Decision?
I’ll be 69 in April 2023, and my wife will be 59 later this month. I’m…
The Holiday Cocktail
Ingredients1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka.5 oz Aperol.75 oz simple syrup.5 oz fresh lemon…
Letter from Anthony Sabatini
Drag-Show targeting children (free for 5 or younger) took place in Lakeland, FL Florida could end…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the state Department of Management Services is seeking a…
BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES
Ingredients : 3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt…
Former Polk County deputy arrested for stealing from Walmart 9 times
A Polk County detention deputy ended up on the other side of the jail bars after…
Violent Night – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Violent Night” doesn’t have it in itself to be the best naughty…
Off-Duty PCFR Member Saves a Child’s Life
An off-duty Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) member saved a child’s life on Friday, Dec. 2.…
Tampa police chief resigns after footage shows her flashing badge in golf cart traffic stop
Mayor Jane Castor said she accepted the resignation. “It is unacceptable for any public employee, and…
Christmas rest and peace
Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating.…
Homemade Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season. This eggnog recipe is…
Anti-Semitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate
A surge of anti-Jewish venom, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star, and other prominent…
Neo-Nazi Protesters display Nazi flags outside a local charity event featuring drag queen shows
All photos by Jason DeShazo A Neo-Nazi group of men carrying Nazi flags and performing Hitler…
3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings
INGREDIENTS 12-16 chicken wings, do not thaw 1 can Coke 1 Cup BBQ Sauce (we use…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO VIPERS ON THE ROAD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Rio Grande…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, at approximately 7:13 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Stray Cat Tries to Push His Way into a Home and Ends up Changing His Life
In early November, Sparkle Cat Rescue received a message about a neighborhood cat desperately needing help. The friendly…
Polk State Senior VP receives Living Legend Award
Reggie Webb was named Senior Vice President for Student Services and Campus Operations in August, but…
The End of the End is coming for TV and Printed News
CNN’s Headline News may seem thoroughly old-fashioned now that it’s dead. But its demise is a…
Disney World’s Splash Mountain Will Permanently Close in January for ‘Princess and the Frog’ Reimagining
The new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is set to debut at Disneyland and Disney World…
Publix Lakeland Division Vice President Sam Pero Announces Retirement; Kevin Murphy Details Marsha Singh’s Appointment
With a career spanning 45 years under his belt, Sam Pero, Publix Super Markets’ Lakeland Division…
Santa in Lakeland
Santa At Lakeland Square Mall Santa has arrived at Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 U.S. 98, Lakeland,…
It’s not just Sheriff Grady Judd who is not listening to the facts!
Written by: G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH Retired Clinical Assistant Professor, and Service Head Shelter Medicine…
Some Dixieland businesses say the road diet is a total failure
Some Dixieland of the older business have come out openly hating South Florida Avenue’s redesign and…
Lakeland’s infamous cold cases to be featured on CBS’s ’48 Hours’
One of Lakeland’s most infamous cold cases is will hit primetime tv as CBS investigates the…
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt 1/2…
New Weatherization Program To Serve Polk and Hillsborough Counties
Effective Dec. 1, Mid Florida Community Services Inc. will begin operating the Weatherization Assistance Program in…
IS THERE SATISFACTION IN ANYTHING?
Written by Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 2: 11-12 “Then I looked on all the works that my…
41st annual Lakeland Christmas parade
20,000 revelers watched marching bands play music, people wave from floats, and even a couple gets married at…
THANK YOU LPD Chief Garcia
SALUTE. Chief Garcia, it has been an absolute privilege to serve under your leadership. Today is…
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna arrested on child pornography charges
A University of Florida Gators quarterback was accused of sharing child pornography online. According to a…