A South Florida firefighter has been fired after anti-police comments he made in a group message…
Year: 2022
21 Years And Still Serving Strong
On this 20th day of August, 21 years ago, three new officers joined the Lakeland Police…
Lakeland, FL: SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Welcomes New Camping and Events Coordinator
Lily Burse works as the new Camping and Events Coordinator. Having just graduated from New College…
Judge blocks Florida ‘woke’ law
Tallahassee U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said in a 44-page ruling that the “Stop WOKE” act…
Taco Bell testing plant-based meat at some locations
Taco Bell is now joining the train of fast-food restaurants that are offering meat alternatives. Taco…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Fri Aug 19 2022 For the North…
McDonald’s testing Chicken Big Mac: What we know so far
McDonald’s is taking its beloved Big Mac into new territory by switching out the two all-beef…
Lakeland Regional Health unveils its new behavioral health center
Congratulations to Lakeland Regional Health on their ribbon cutting for the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral…
Central Florida HIDTA Task Force concludes multi-agency two-year-long undercover drug trafficking investigation
“Operation Flying Ice” – 85 suspects arrested; Millions of dollars worth of illegal narcotics seized; three…
Lakeland Royals are now FBA Champions in their first season of play
The Lakeland Royals, owned by the First and only FEMALE owner of an FBA team and…
Congratulations to LFD newest Driver Engineer Candice McLendon
Congratulations to our newest Driver Engineer Candice McLendon! Candice joined Lakeland Fire Department in November 2014…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS TWO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest additions to their team of board-certified Anesthesiology specialists.…
Monkeypox In Polk County
The Florida Department of Health has recorded six cases of monkeypox in Polk County. The department…
Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present the AP Studio Art Celebration Exhibit
Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present the AP Studio Art Celebration Exhibit opening…
SOUP BEANS AND A CARDBOARD BOX
Written by Van Yandell Romans 12: 2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be…
Can My Wife Claim a Spouse Benefit First?
I have been getting Social Security since age 66. My wife turned 62 in June. We…
Generations of Healthcare Professionals Inspire Lakeland Student To Enter Nursing
For Melissa Kubic, women in healthcare spans back generations of her family. Kubic’s great grandmother was…
THE FIRST TWO CITY OF LAKELAND FORD F-150 LIGHTNINGS HIT THE STREET
The City of Lakeland has been gradually pursuing electrification of fleet vehicles, specifying hybrid or fully…
City Commission Sets Maximum Advertised Millage Rate
The Lakeland City Commission participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Workshop today. The six-hour…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Lakeisha Mitchell, 42, the foster mother who was arrested…
Battalion Chief John Maddox has returned from Eastern Kentucky
After a two-week deployment as a member of FL Region 4/6 AHIMT, Battalion Chief John Maddox…
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – PORTION OF SOUTH MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
WHO: Payne Air Conditioning WHAT: Road Closure WHY: A large boom crane will be used…
Is the RP Funding Center getting a new name?
Is the City of Lakeland currently negotiating naming rights for the RP Funding Center? The 2017…
Meet Macy Grey
Please share…this little girl needs a home. Available for adoption is our gorgeous Macy Grey. She’s…
Polk sheriff’s deputy hit by car in North Lakeland
A Polk County sheriff’s deputy was hit by a car near Combee and Old Combee roads…
Here we go again
Editorial Aug 14, 2022 25 – Firefighters working Mandatory Overtime 1 – Engine COMPLETELY out of…
Florida is Very Specific when it comes to Florida Statues on Dogs and Cats but Grady Judd does not care
Editorial Excerpt from FL Statute 823.15(1) Uncontrolled breeding results in the birth of many more puppies…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Sat Aug 13 2022 For the North…
‘The FBI Raid On Melania’s Closet Was Justified,’ Says Merrick Garland Wearing Gorgeous New Evening Gown And Sun Hat
Satire Written by Babylon Bee With many Americans up in arms over the unprecedented raid of…
IS GOD’S PLAN COMING TOGETHER?
Written by Van Yandell Revelation 13: 7-8 “And it was given unto him to make war…
Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago search warrant and property receipt
A judge has released the warrant and inventory from the search executed at former President Donald…
Better sex education in schools can help young people affected by abortion bans
OP-ED by Keli Goff Recently, Kansas voters soundly rejected a referendum that would have ensured more…
Congrats Mama Beauty!
Written by the Polk County Bully Project Congrats Mama Beauty! You gave birth to some out-of-this-world…
Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
Not only will I not oppose the release of documents related to the unAmerican, unwarranted, and…
Anne Heche “Not Expected to Survive” After Suffering Brain Injury in Car Crash, Rep Says
Anne Heche’s team shared a new update on her health Thursday, stating that she remains in…
Letter: 20-year Polk County School Board Incumbent’s Criminal Campaign Consultant
Editor’s Note: The views expressed by CCDF do not necessarily reflect those held by the staff of…
Biscuits and Benedicts
Opening this Sunday!!! Introducing “The Porch” here at Biscuits and Benedicts
Polk County schools switch to an ‘opt-out-only’ process for restricting library books
In late July, Superintendent Frederick Heid presented an “opt-in” policy for those 16 books, which included titles…
Publix Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results; Todd Jones Comments
We are reporting on yet another sales gain in the retail sector as Publix recently revealed…