From the Polk County Bully Project *UNBELIEVABLE* people are in shock that Bridgette hasn’t found her…
Year: 2022
82nd Airborne at Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport had the 82nd Airborne celebrating its 105th anniversary with us. We have…
Mr. & Mrs. Moose and the TNR Colony at Florida Southern College
Written and photos by Christina Meiser Meet Mr. & Mrs. Moose, affectionately referred to as “The…
Coast Guard veteran rescues woman from sinking car after it crashed into a country club swimming pool
Decades after leaving the Coast Guard, a Lakeland man used his life-saving skills to safely pull a woman from a…
Funeral service for C.C. “Doc” Dockery
The funeral service for C.C. “Doc” Dockery — founder of Summit Consulting, philanthropist, and political insider—…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Former Polk County Firefighter arrested for possession of child pornography
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes detectives arrested Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Captain Brian Steger (40 years…
What Are My Wife’s Benefits While I’m Living and as My Widow?
I will be 70 in January and my wife will be 65 in February, at which…
AN EMPTY MUSTARD BOTTLE
Written by Van Yandell John 6:12 “When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather…
The Worst Mass Shooting in Polk County History
Editorial Following the Uvalde Shooting, PCSO’s Sheriff Grady Judd reported that things would have gone differently…
Universal creates a weekend curfew for minors at CityWalk
Guests under 18 are required to have a chaperone after 9 p.m. Universal Orlando has now…
Suspended FL State Attorney Says He’s Not Going Down Without a Fight
Andrew Warren, who was suspended as Hillsborough County state attorney by Gov. Ron DeSantis, vows to…
Politics in the Park
It was a great opportunity for the Lakeland community to engage local, state, and federal political…
Source Confirms White House Dog Has Been Running Country During Biden’s COVID Isolation
Satire Written by The Babylon Bee A White House insider confirmed today that the Bidens’ German…
Congrats to our 2022 PAL Graduates!
Chief Garcia joined our Lakeland PAL team to honor the program’s newly graduated seniors in a…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know a man was recently arrested for lifting a young girl’s…
Polk County Fire Rescue Takes to the Streets for School Zone Safety
From Wednesday, August 10 through Friday, August 12, Polk County Fire Rescue personnel will be at…
Lakeland Fire Department receives Critical Lifesaving Equipment Grant
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Provides Critical Lifesaving Equipment Grant to LFD Lakeland Fire Department is…
Olivia Newton-John died on Monday
Olivia Newton-John died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. The…
Your new normal and resetting your life
Dr. Glenn Mollette People who have lost their houses and cars and everything they’ve worked for…
Bullet Train – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I love movies like “Bullet Train.” Get a bunch of thieves, assassins,…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd announces that he’s coming for your pregnancies and miscarriages
Written by Billy Townsend Enforcing “life begins with conception” requires surveillance of every pregnancy and a…
Laura Loomer for Congress, District 11 – Lakeland
Written by: M. Kelly Following the redistricting of Florida’s congressional maps, Laura Loomer is now running…
Letter: Will Florida Southern College & Trustee Mayor Bill Mutz lose funding and votes?
Mayor Bill Mutz is a trustee of Florida Southern College. What do they have in common?…
Letter: It’s a NEW SCHOOL YEAR at VCA, but where’s the new school building as promised decades ago?!
Victory Christian Academy in Lakeland has ONCE AGAIN RAISED their TUITION for 2022-2023. https://www.vcaonline.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees Per Student: •…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- AUNTIE ANNE’S – FOOD TRUCK, LAKELAND
Our fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven pretzel snacks paired with refreshing drinks are the next-level snack you deserve, anywhere.…
Letter: Polk County Animal Control from a Vet
The writer of the attached letter below is by G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH. Weedon has…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Letter: The truth has come out about Polk County Animal Services
I was a trustee at animal control for almost 4 months. I took the job as…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022 For the North…
SUSPECT CHARGED IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Saturday, July 2, 2022, at approximately 4:47 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the Big…
Politics in the Park sponsored by Lakeland Chamber – Meet the candidates Tuesday during
The 2022 Politics in the Park event is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Harris Steps Down as FSC Women’s Basketball Coach
After eight years as the Head Coach of Florida Southern College Women’s Basketball, Betsy Harris has…
Polk schools will conduct random searches on students to look for weapons
In an effort to deter and prevent the presence of weapons on campus, middle and high…
Lakeland Christian School Fires Mayor Mutz
Lakeland Christian School is Polk County’s oldest and largest private K-12 school in Lakeland, Florida. Offering…
THE BEARCAT HAS US TRAINED
Written by: Van Yandell Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring…
Silver Ring Café is coming back
We have great news! We will be moving in with Crispers on the other side of…
Watson Clinic Announces August 2022 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road Intersection Closed Another Month
Polk County is keeping the N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road intersection closed for another…
WHAT A HERO
Bandit, a calico cat, was with her retired owner Fred Everitt in Mississippi when at least…