LAKELAND ROYALS BATTLE UNDEFEATED KISSIMMEE PRIDE

The Lakeland Royals suited up for another game this past Saturday against the only other undefeated…

LAKELAND MAGIC ANNOUNCE SIX HOME GAME DATES FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON

The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, announced the initial six priority…

Must I Pay Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?

I do not recall the rules on my income tax obligation for Social Security benefits. Can…

Lakeland Royals

All home games are played at Kathleen Senior High School in Lakeland Florida. Tickets are $15.00…

President Biden on Texas school shooting: ‘We have to do more’

In a rare and emotional evening address from the White House in the wake of the…

Duke Energy unveils plans for new transmission lines from Auburndale to Kathleen

As the population in Polk County grows, so does its appetite for electricity.   Construction recently…

Did you know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did You Know that airlines are now lowering their standards for hiring pilots?…

Hurricane hunters are getting ready

Hurricane hunters are getting ready for what’s being predicted to be an above-average hurricane season. “We’re…

UPDATE from Polk County Schools – no backpacks allowed

Dear families, Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25), no backpacks will be allowed at all PCPS school…

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd refuses to answer questions, why?

Editorial It seems that Grady Judd LOVES the media when it suits him, but he refuses…

Meet Tessa

Are you looking for an energetic and fun-loving kitty? If so, look no more…we have just…

Culvers construction has begun S LKLD 98 S & Clubhouse

The new restaurant will be located on the corner of US-98 and Clubhouse Road, on the…

WACO Aircraft’s Kitchen

The owner of WACO Aircraft discusses the restaurant he plans to open at @FlyLakeland Linder Airport…

Babylon Bee: Think You Have Monkeypox? Watch For These Ten Strange Symptoms

Satire Monkeypox is here! EVERYONE PANIC! You thought COVID wasn’t a big deal? Well, get ready to…

SWAN DIVE presents: AWAKEN WITH JP

Satire Why you should NOT move to Florida!  Click on the link below and watch AWAKEN…

Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn gets 3 years in prison

Former Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for fatally…

Downton Abbey: A New Era – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             It might not be the epitome of blockbuster entertainment, but I do…

Why did Memorial Day Change?

Dr. Glenn Mollette  Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate…

SWAN DIVE – MONKEYPOX & SWANPOX in LAKELAND?!

Satire Attention Lakelanders!  Belgium is now the first country to introduce a MONKEYPOX QUARANTINE — mandatory…

Structure fire 1207 Walnut Street

At approximately 9:00 PM on May 22nd, the Lakeland Fire Department (#LFD) received a call of…

Low pressure is located over the north-central Gulf of Mexico about 150 miles south of Pensacola, Florida

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. North Central Gulf of Mexico:…

SWAN DIVE – “The Return of the MAGA KING” is coming to theaters!

Satire President Donald J.Trump posted the upcoming movie poster on Truth Social of a bearded Trump…

Arrested Tianis Jones

UPDATE: SHE IS OUT ON BAIL where did she get $26,000 dollars? She has a $26000…

Jif peanut butter recalled for salmonella contamination

The makers of the popular peanut butter brand Jif issued a recall for the product due…

Kiwanis Club of Lakeland New Board

Kiwanis Club of Lakeland President Adam Hartley presented the 2022-2023 Officers and Board of Directors at…

J. Burns Pizza Files for Third Location

With a location in Lakeland and Winter Haven, J. Burns Pizza Shop is looking to add…

Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – Charlie’s mini donuts & coffee

Charlie’s mini donuts & coffee is an ORIGINAL DONUT SHOP that is FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED. …

Come Visit Us during Mobile Office Hours! FROM THE OFFICE OF RICK SCOTT

This week, the staff of Senator Rick Scott will be holding Mobile Office Hours to assist…

PCSO is looking for woman who threw a violent tantrum at a Lakeland McDonald’s

A Lakeland woman upset with the amount of time her order was taken at a Lakeland…

The Babylon Bee – We Don’t Talk About China (Song Parody)

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SWAN DIVE – Lakeland is going British!

Satire Lakeland celebrated 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II gifted the city with swans, but this…

Exclusive: The City and the Fire Chiefs of Lakeland found guilty of committing unfair labor practices and retaliation against three firefighters

You can read the action of the hearing officer of the PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMISSION below…

Read ’em and keep

Written by Michael Maguire at The City Zen Ship The Polk County affiliate of a national group…

Lakeland officer goes viral with an unlikely game of 1-on-1 with teen

As long as Andrea Smith can remember, she’s always wanted to be a police officer. “That…

Polk County Fire Rescue Receives Grant by Firehouse Subs Foundation

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded Polk County Fire Rescue a $36,665 grant to purchase…

Lakeland Rotary Club

We are bursting with pride to have received the @rotaryd6890 District Governor Award for “Best Service…

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to tighten penalties on fentanyl and meth trafficking

“Someone who is dealing in fentanyl is murdering people,” DeSantis said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on…

LAKE CRAGO OUTDOOR RECREATION COMPLEX DESIGNATED OUTSTANDING PARTNER FLORIDA YOUTH CONSERVATION CENTERS NETWORK

The Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex was recently designated as an Outstanding Partner by the Florida…

2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Since 1985, Historic Lakeland, Inc. and the City of Lakeland’s Historic Preservation Board have recognized people and organizations doing the…

Keystone Road in Auburndale Closing for Three Weeks

 Utility and turn lane construction for a new residential subdivision will close Keystone Road from Kimberle Court…

Video shows the lack of responsibility of the City Leaders

Editorial The lack of responsibility of the City Leaders shows contempt. The City Leaders should have…

Ringling Bros Announces Comeback Tour Without Animal Acts

Five years after shutting down its three-ring circus, Ringling Bros. announced Wednesday “The Greatest Show on…