Griffin, Gemma, and Giselle. Two others, Gibson and Greta, are the runts of the litter and…
Year: 2022
Is Lakeland experiencing too fast of growth in Hospitals?
Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital will be built on 80 acres south of the Polk Parkway…
LEGOLAND announces new pirate-themed ride for Winter Haven Park
A new water-based pirate-themed ride is coming to LEGOLAND Florida this fall that the theme park says will take…
Residents PISSED OFF as HCA seeks to place large surgery center on 540-A amid homes and schools
The corner of County Road 540-A and Harrell’s Nursery Road could be bulldozed to make way…
One year later and suspect Jonathan Pollock hasn’t been caught
The FBI still has its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, but the feds are looking for…
Marriage Minute – THE LIBERTY OF LOVE
Written by Rev. Bill Banuchi www.marriageandfamily.org A simple help to make your day and your marriage just…
1 dead, 23 hospitalized in new listeria outbreak tied to Florida
Health officials said that one death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new…
INTERIM CITY COMMISSIONER POSITION
Interim City CommissionerReplacement Schedule 05-27-22 Commissioner Phillip Walker resigned effective 11-07-22.06-17-22 Commission decides on the schedule06-17-22…
The Poor Porker will permanently close its doors at 801 E. Main St
The restaurant is locally known for serving up New Orleans-inspired coffee and beignets since 2015 will serve its…
U.S. FCC commissioner calls on Apple, Google to remove TikTok from app stores
Brendan Carr, one of the FCC’s commissioners, shared a letter via Twitter on Tuesday, addressed to Tim Cook…
Pro-choice rally
A pro-choice rally crossed much of the sidewalk in front of Southgate Shopping Center. Participants were…
Career felon arrested for bank robbery
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested registered career offender 39-year-old Jason Cherry of Lakeland for Robbery with a Mask (F1) today,…
Leon County judge blocks Florida’s 15-week abortion law from taking effect
Florida’s new ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy was blocked Thursday by a judge…
Bert And Ernie Both Contract Monkeypox
Satire Written by: The Babylon Bee The CDC has issued a lockdown advisory to the residents…
Florida-based supermarket giant Publix continues to expand its empire.
This week, Publix announced plans to open three stores in Kentucky over the next two years.…
IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?
Written by Van Yandell Revelation 20:10“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake…
I’m Getting Spouse Benefits – What Happens to My Own?
I was born in late 1951. When I retired 5 years ago, I was made aware…
Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis’ statewide grand jury on immigration
When signing a bill handling immigration restrictions and response, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a petition to…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Wed Jun 29 2022 For the North…
Red, White & Kaboom 2022
Red, White & Kaboom is back. In honor of the annual Independence Day celebration on Sun., July 3…
Has Summit Broadband broken their contact with the City of Lakeland?
Summit Broadband, which partnered with the city of Lakeland to provide high-speed internet service to local…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022 For the North…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have ended…
Head of Polk County Fire Rescue appointed as South Florida fire chief
Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Robert Weech is expected to soon leave the department he has…
Pennsylvania Drag Queen Who Performed For Children Charged With 25 Counts Of Child Pornography
A Pennsylvania drag queen was charged with 25 counts of child pornography, according to a criminal…
PCSO is investigating a crash that left one person dead
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a vehicle struck a utility pole in the 3200 block…
Letter to the Editor – Mayor Mutz make this proclamation in July!
“I began to think of all the groups in the United States that go to great…
Elvis – Movie Review
By Bob Garver A biopic of Elvis Presley is an absolutely perfect fit for director…
SWAN DIVE – Mutz makes a proclamation on behalf of the GAY SWANS
Satire Since Mayor Mutz’s proclamation for the LGBTQ people, the swans were outraged since they were…
Crews respond to a report of a train hitting a bicycle in Lakeland
A train is currently blocking a crossing in the area of U.S. Highway 92 and Fairway…
Letter – Gay Marriage in Florida & Mayor Mutz
Written by: MaryAnn Galbraith-Anderson Justice Clarence Thomas has openly stated that the Supreme Court should reconsider…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Sun Jun 26 2022 For the North…
Congratulations, Miss Florida and Florida’s Outstanding Teen
Last night at the RP Funding Center’s Youkey Theatre in Lakeland, Miss Seminole County, Lindsay Bettis,…
Letter to the Editor – Lakeland’s Mayor Mutz makes Proclamation ON HIS OWN BEHALF!
Mayor Mutz of Lakeland, Florida said that he made the LGBTQ proclamation ON HIS OWN BEHALF,…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Sat Jun 25 2022 For the North…
WANTED: Lakeland Bank Robber
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier today, June 24th…
SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade
The constitutional right to an abortion in the US has been eliminated after nearly 50 years. Yesterday, the…
Lakeland Police arrest two protesters at Lakeland abortion clinic
Within hours after the Supreme Court announced its monumental ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday,…
Letter – Hey Mayor Mutz! Remember when you said that Lakeland could be a SANCTUARY CITY FOR THE UNBORN?! I DO!!!
Written by: M. Hammer If you want to hear the Mayor, in his own words, state…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Idin Oriental Rug Gallery
Ever since we started our business in 1960 & brought the business to Lakeland in 1994,…
Letter – Roe V Wade OVERTURNED! Lakeland wants to be a SANCTUARY CITY!
Written by: K.Marie Today, Representative Anthony Sabatini sent a letter to Governor DeSantis & other legislative…