Superhero themed National Night Out 2022 is in the books! Our residents & guests had a…
Year: 2022
Another landmark Lakeland structure is gone…
According to published reports, Florida Southern College has demolished the L N Pipkin bandshell for a…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Welcomes New Director of Airshows and Attractions
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is thrilled to announce Dennis Dunbar as the new Director…
Summit Founder, Political Advisor, High-Speed Rail Advocate, C.C. ‘Doc’ Dockery, Dies at 89
He was born Charles Crofford Dockery in May 1933, but Lakelanders grew to know and love…
Can Polk County Animal Control be fixed?
Editorial The answer is yes, but the following has to be resolved, ASAP. Currently, with only…
Did you know today is our birthday?
TLC PetSnip opened our doors 9 years ago today! And in honor of our special day,…
Charley Woodsby, a restaurateur who opened the first Red Lobster, dies at 91
The restaurateur who opened the first Red Lobster in Lakeland has died. Charles Edward Woodsby of Lakeland died…
Goodbye to Chief Robert Weech
Last Thursday, we said goodbye to Chief Robert Weech. Polk County wants to wish him the…
DC League of Super-Pets Movie Review
By Bob Garver On more than one level, “DC League of Super-Pets” falls right between…
Losing everything, what or who is important?
Dr. Glenn Mollette What or who is important to you? The recent devastating flood in eastern…
ROYALS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!!
The Lakeland Royals finished the season tied for 1st in the FBA. With the tiebreakers in…
Polk County Fire Rescue has severe issues!!
The Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters have “Mandatory Overtime” 48-hour shifts. So is this a health…
Meet Pickles
Editorial He was brought into the Polk County Animal services kennel on February 18th, when he…
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking ‘Star Trek star, dies
Trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols has died. Her son announced news of her death on Instagram, saying…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Friday, July 29, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Sheriff Grady Judd needs to fix his Animal Services today!
Editorial Polk County Animal Services, “Operating beyond an organization’s capacity for care is an unacceptable practice.”…
COVID positivity rate reaches 23.4% In Polk County
The positivity rate for COVID-19 in Polk County remains high, even as new infections declined slightly…
Polk County Schools & FL Dept of Education
The Florida Department of Education published a new parent’s rights website this week: https://www.fldoe.org/ParentalRights/ The website rounds…
FWC civilian employee arrested by PCSO for retail theft
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a civilian…
NEW FLORIDA DRONE LAW IS CAUSING BIG PROBLEMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES
A relatively new Florida drone law is creating headaches for public safety agencies using drones —…
THE VALUE OF TWO STONES
Written by: Van Yandell Matthew 16: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou,…
Burlington Stores Inc. has announced the relocation of an existing store in Lakeland
Burlington Stores Inc. has announced the relocation of an existing store in Lakeland. The new location is…
Growth and Expansion; Lakeland Regional Health Addresses Healthcare Needs in the Area
As the leading healthcare provider in Polk County, Lakeland Regional Health is continuously expanding to meet…
How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?
I am 70 years old and just started receiving my Social Security benefits about 4 months…
Opt-In/Opt-Out policy
CCDF-USA-POLK has been fighting for over eight months to remove school library books that contained inappropriate…
Lakeland Regional Health has the No. 2 busiest ER in the nation
Lakeland Regional Health has the second busiest emergency department in the country, that’s according to a…
Polk County Bully Project Needs Your Help
We have 7 dogs whose holds are up and who need to come out TODAY. They…
City Lakeland may raise property taxes to fund public safety
Lakeland officials have advertised a potential increase in the city’s tax rate to pay for public safety…
Building Fire Station 8 to be built if high taxes go through
The city’s proposed budget allocates $1.66 million to hire 12 new firefighters for a new Fire…
RP Funding Center to change according to Sherrouse
Sherrouse announced that the city will be taking a new direction in how it operates the…
Letter: Public Demands Interviews for the candidates replacing Phillip Walker
Written by: Linda Bagley Wiggs The public voted to give up our right to vote on…
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Heid will be Announcing an Opt-In Policy for Controversial Books
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid will inform School Board members Tuesday during an afternoon…
CITY COMMISSION SETS THE MAXIMUM FISCAL YEAR 2023 ADVERTISED MILLAGE RATE NEXT BUDGET HEARING IS SEPTEMBER 8TH WITH THE FINAL BUDGET VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 22ND
The Lakeland City Commission participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Workshop today. The six-hour…
WACO Kitchen Opens August 8
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RESTAURANT MANAGER, TODD KERCHER, WACO KITCHEN LAKELAND BOASTS OF A DINING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER.…
Another home insurance company leaving Florida
Nearly two months into hurricane season and homeowners across the state are bracing to find out…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, July 25, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…