A lot of people are complaining about one of Lakeland’s busiest streets – after it was put…
Year: 2022
We will be at the Win Back America Rally this Saturday!
I hope to see you there! Tickets are available by following the link below.
The Matter of Life coming to Lakeland Square Mall
“The Matter of Life” – 120 Minutes https://youtu.be/ETc_BzgJnhU We stand at a critical point where the…
The Immorality of Killing Cats
Editorial It’s a shame that Polk Sheriff Grady Judd’s staff for using their position of leadership…
TAX HOLIDAYS AND EXEMPTIONS 2022-2024
The 2022 Florida Legislature passed, and Governor DeSantis signed into law, nine sales tax holidays or temporary…
Coca-Cola facility set to add 50 new jobs, invest $51 million in Polk
The Coca-Cola factory in Auburndale is going to add 50 jobs at its facility, in addition…
Fl Gov Ron DeSantis’ Continued Refusal to Divest from Russia as Florida Pension Fund Loses $200m
“In February, Americans stood in solidarity with Ukrainians and democracies across the globe against Russia’s unprovoked…
AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is thrilled to announce that Eric Crump has been named…
LAKELAND GIRLS ACADEMY’S operators are being sued for negligence and seeks more than $30,000 in damages
LAKELAND GIRLS ACADEMY’s operators have been sued by the parents of Naomi Wood, a 17-year-old student who died…
Mayfaire Artist Frets Over Proximity to Pan Flute Player
Satire by Swan City News / Facebook Mixed media artist and avid thesaurus reader Todd Cheyney was beyond…
The 2022 Mayfaire by-the-Lake art festival winners:
Best of Show ($5,000) Jessie D. Reyes, Gainesville, Florida, Painting – Oil and Acrylics, Booth #20…
How to connect with your LOCAL farmer – Farmmatch.com
https://www.farmmatch.com/ The Website is owned and operated by FarmMatch, LLC., a Wisconsin corporation and use of…
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness –Movie Review
By Bob Garver After “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” I was a little apprehensive about the…
Victory Christian Academy Principal, Mark Thomas – I really noticed how similar it was to a public school
Principal Mark Thomas of Victory Christian Academy stated in an interview: “Well, to start off, what…
We can’t wait any longer to rebalance the Supreme Court
Letter to the Editor, When Donald Trump was in office, he and Mitch McConnell made three-lifetime…
Florida Republicans won’t let go of Disney’s campaign cash
Written by Politico Gov. Ron DeSantis and most Republicans in Florida won’t return hundreds of thousands…
SWAN DIVE – Former Presidents & Former First Lady HRC sign up for the Bob Ross Experience
Satire With more than 1500 Bob Ross Teachers holding local workshops every day, you can paint…
LPD Charges New LDDA Downtown Security Guard with Loitering and Trespassing
Satire by Swan City News During his first evening patrolling a peaceful downtown, private armed security…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series – MABE PRO
MABE PRO specializes in designing sound, lighting, video and projection technologies for multiple industries including education,…
Restaurants that were closed upon inspection
These restaurants were closed upon first inspection because the inspector said conditions endangered public health. Spice…
Why are the city leaders continually giving tax breaks? When will it STOP!!
Lakeland officials have approved plans that will bring a new high-rise apartment building downtown. City commissioners voted…
Gas Pipeline Testing Early Monday Morning in the Spirit Lake Road Area
Federally mandated testing by Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT) will occur overnight Monday, May 9, between…
May 5th is the NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Today is the National Day of Prayer and I’m pleased to share that American Family Radio…
Public and Private Schools in Lakeland – Why aren’t vocational trades being taught?
Written by: Ron Jackson If you ask the students in Lakeland what a vocational trade is,…
Finding a Home for Your New Business
My vinyl logo was being applied to the front window while the property manager gave me…
Denny’s buys Orlando restaurant chain Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Denny’s Corporation (Nasdaq: DENN), the franchisor and operator of the large franchised full-service…
Source Of SCOTUS Leak Found To Be Swedish Supreme Court Janitor Hildur Clintonheim
Satire In an announcement leaked to the press, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts stated the…
Private or Public School? A look into Lakeland High School.
Written by: Ron Jackson A Lakeland citizen requested on Facebook that an article be written about…
SWAN DIVE – City of Lakeland to replace all intersections with roundabouts
Satire Lakeland Florida is going to be the 1st city in America to replace every traffic…
FIRST FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 – Family Fun Night, sponsored by Lakeland Moonwalk
Every month, Downtown Lakeland shuts down the streets for our First Friday events. Thousands of visitors…
Mike & Mike’s Desserts debuting its vegan cupcakes in Publix GreenWise Markets
Mike & Mike’s Desserts, a Lakeland company, is debuting its vegan cupcakes in Publix GreenWise Markets…
Lakeland Police Department Hosting Career Fair on May 10th
The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) will be hosting a Career Fair for those interested in the…
Congratulations to Austin Darby
Congratulations to Austin Darby, creator of the “(Un)raveled)” sculpture, for being crowned the 2022 Florida Outdoor…
Silver Ring Café out bodega Market in
A convenience store with locally grown produce and bread is coming to downtown Lakeland in the…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- Flowers By Edith
Flowers By Edith has been proudly serving the Lakeland area since 1942. We are family-owned and…
Give JOY to your FAVORITE TEACHER! May 2-June 3, 2022
Educators, much like travel, are a powerful source of inspiration and education — broadening perspectives by…
Did you know?
by Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida Black man recently had his conviction overturned…
Country L Naomi Judd Died by Suicide After Longtime Struggle with Mental Health: Sources
Naomi Judd, iconic country star and one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds, took her own…
Lakeland Gazette hits all-time record of website usage in April 2022
Lakeland Gazette Website stats Unique visitors 230,105 Daily Avg Hits 50,489 Monthly Totals Hits 1,514,693 Thank…