April Meeting – Thursday, April 7 at 5 PM Where: Believers’ Fellowship Church 5240 N. Socrum…
Year: 2022
Photos of Sun n Fun 2022
Photos by Tom Hagerty https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandlocal/albums/72177720297881155
Lakeland Area CSX Railroad Crossing Closures Update
Several railroad crossing repairs by CSX Transportation in the Lakeland and Kathleen areas of Polk County have finished,…
Bad Jokes and Slapping People
Dr. Glenn Mollette In a civil, polite society we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio…
Morbius – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I have probably seen more trailers for “Morbius” than any other movie…
BATTLE OF THE BADGES 2022 – LPD RETAINS THEIR TITLE
Team LakelandPD once again took home the hardware at the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges…
Letter to the Editor: LK Miriam Apts- Affordable housing?
Written by Linda Bagley Wiggs LlkdNOW reported April 2, 2022: Mayor Mutz said in the “Humanity,…
Letter to the Editor: Let’s be All in for All Lakelanders
Written by Saga Stevin In regard to this 244 unit proposal. Keep in mind that what…
Lakeland Magic Defeat Celtics In Thrilling Overtime Season Finale
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Maine Celtics, NBA…
World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins 103rd birthday
What an honor and privilege it was to share World War II Veteran, Corporal Herman Jenkins,…
Rat Colony Beneath D.C. Disgusted To Find City Infested With Politicians
A rat colony underneath Washington, D.C. recently became aware of a surface world with blue skies,…
Weather Prompts Florida Airports to Delay, Ground Flights
A ground stop was issued for all incoming flights at six Florida airports Saturday as severe…
The STORMY Weather Didn’t Stop these Volunteers!
The STORMY Weather Didn’t Stop these Volunteers! THANK YOU Tenoroc High School Key Club Students and…
DeSantis ‘receptive’ to calls to change Disney’s self-governing status
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he would be “receptive” to discussions around changing a decades-long…
Peace River Center Announces the Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
Peace River Center’s Board of Directors appoints Larry G. Williams, Jr. as the new Chief Executive…
Mosaic investigating possible tear in the lining of gypsum stack repairs
An investigation is examining potential issues with the repairs to the massive sinkhole that opened at…
Homelessness rising among students
Nearly 3,600 students in Polk County Public Schools are considered homeless, a 400 student increase from…
A Medical manufacturer continues layoffs in Lakeland as the facility prepares to shut down
Medical equipment manufacturer Stryker is laying off 88 people in the coming weeks, as part of…
LAKELAND ENTREPRENEURS TAKE ON LAUNCH PITCH NIGHT 2022
On March 30th, four Lakeland entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges in…
DeSantis Signs ‘Don’t Say My Momma So Fat’ Bill, Forcing Democrats To Constantly Say ‘My Momma So Fat’
Looking more presidential every day, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a brilliant piece…
Citing race, a federal judge strikes down parts of a 2021 Florida election law
A federal judge struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, saying in a…
Remember the 2007 crash, signs of a new housing bubble are brewing
U.S. home prices have soared to new heights and they keep on climbing, and some researchers…
William Van Fleet Road Closing for Three Months
Starting Monday, April 4, roadway and drainage construction along the new Lake Juliana Shopping Center frontage…
Sticker shock on insurance premiums – Citizens Property Insurance seeks an 11% increase in its rates
For those already owning a home in Florida, more and more are facing sticker shock on…
Corrupting Our Youth: Popular Disney Mascots Roaming Park without Any Pants
Beloved Disney characters Donald and Daisy Duck were spotted in public without any pants and, according…
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra’s Cookie Concert… this Sunday, April 3. Join the LSO for this fun, entertaining…
Florida Legislators Looking to Repeal 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act
According to a tweet from Florida House Republican Spencer Roach, legislators have held two meetings in…
14 Recruits. 25 Days. 34 Exercises.
14 Recruits. 25 Days. 34 Exercises. Supplementing the Florida State Fire Standards skills that recruits arrive…
Brian Muecke and The Magic of Little Cloud
The Magic of Little Cloud By Brian Muecke Published by Bumblebee Books 31-03-2022, $10.99, Paperback, 34…
Under Florida Law Bengay Forced To Rebrand As Benstraight
Satire The popular topical pain-relieving cream Bengay is undergoing a name change in order to stay…
Psaki Reminds Reporters That Biden Doesn’t Speak For the President of the United States
Satire In a tense press conference Monday, Press Secretary Jen Psaki faced pointed questions about several…
Should I Claim Early Due to Social Security’s Financial Condition?
I plan on retiring at 62, one year from now. I have been coached to (if…
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?
Admit it – money plays a huge factor when considering selling your home. While selling a…
Recycling collection to resume for Polk customers
Polk County’s recycling collection program is ramping back up on an every-other-week basis, beginning Monday, April…
Family of a worker killed in landfill calls for bulldozer operator to be charged
WORKER IN PORTA-POTTY KILLED BY BULLDOZER: The family of a landfill worker who was killed in…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Illegal Immigrant was recently charged with murder after…