People 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in Florida may get a second COVID-19…
Year: 2022
Publix’s free drug program is ending
A notice being handed out to customers in some Central Florida stores this week said, “While…
Ukraine Refugees are coming
Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been good to help people and more are on the way. …
Multiple CSX Railroad Crossing Closures to Slow Lakeland Traffic
A new round of progressive railroad crossing repairs scheduled by CSX Transportation will slow traffic in Lakeland…
USAF THUNDERBIRDS ARRIVE ON APRIL 4
The US Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to arrive in Lakeland, FL on Monday, April 4th between…
Say NO to Preferred Apartment Communities
Learn who Preferred Apartment Communities is: Atlanta-based applicant Preferred Apartment Communities wants to build 244 apartments…
Contest time on the Lakeland Gazette
THE WINNER IS Maria Teresa Perez You can win two tickets to Sun N Fun The…
Meet the Powerpuff Girls–Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
We have a couple of new faces at the rescue. Say hello to the Powerpuff Girls–Blossom,…
We build it they will come – Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida
Editorial The growth is prompting major development across Polk County. Polk County is the fastest-growing county…
Lake Miriam Drive Apartments satire:
Your next living quarters can help you BUILD CHARACTER Welcome to the first of many high-rise,…
“DON’T YOU MISS POTUS MEAN TWEETS?!”
As you know, gas prices are at an all-time record-breaking high in America. Inflation is at a…
Lakefront Friday
Did you know that volunteers from the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary have been keeping a keen eye…
After two decades, Outback Bowl getting a name change
Another college football bowl game is undergoing a name change. This time, it’s one of the…
A controversial economic growth ‘visionary’ makes his comeback in Central Florida, but can he be trusted?
Marshall Goodman is selling a big dream, and public officials are buying into it with pledges…
Lynn Wilson announces he is not running for re-election from the Polk County School Board
School Board member Lynn Wilson announced this week that he is not running for re-election in August, a…
Lakeland man with a suspended license arrested again for his 6th DUI after a single-vehicle crash
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, PCSO deputies arrested 55-year-old Kevin Patrick of Lakeland for DUI and other charges following a…
Congratulations to our newest LFD firefighter recruits!
Today is their last day after a month-long orientation at the training center. They will immediately…
Meet the five Butterballs …
Here’s an update on the litter of five kittens we rescued from the Lake Wales Racetrac…
Lakeland Royals Basketball plays its first home game on April 2
Lakeland Royals Basketball plays its first home game on April 2 at Kathleen High School. Tickets…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
VOTE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE – LEMON STREET OUTDOOR SCULPTURES
22ND ANNUAL FLORIDA OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION The 22nd Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display along the…
FIRST LIGHT YOGA – MORNING YOGA SERIES AT HOLLIS GARDEN
The City of Lakeland invites you to join us for First Light Yoga in Hollis Garden.…
SWAN DIVE- Swan City Satire – “WASHINGTON DC IS BRINGING A NEW GROCERY STORE TO LAKELAND!”
“WASHINGTON DC IS BRINGING A NEW GROCERY STORE TO LAKELAND!” President Joe Biden heard that Lakeland…
Home Appraisal: What You Need to Know
So, you’ve found the house you love, put in a good offer, and it was accepted.…
Orbeez challenge you could land in Grady Judd’s motel
A new social media challenge taking the internet by storm is putting many law enforcement agencies…
Lakeland officials approve 252 apartments off West Pipkin Road without proper infrastructure
City commissioners voted 4-2 to approve a change of zoning for 17.2 acres Neighborhood Activity Center to…
Lakeland Girls Academy CLOSED
Lakeland Girls Academy, a residential facility for troubled teens, has closed nearly two years after the…
S&D Real Estate Services Welcomes Jim Hampton as Their Director of Professional Development
S&D Real Estate Services today announced that Jim Hampton will be joining as their new Director…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last year, the Japanese anime “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” racked up an…
Annual Water Conservation Art Contest Opens
It’s time to raid your art supply closet – the 19th Annual Water Conservation Art Contest is…
LAKELAND PARK DRIVE CONNECTOR AWARDED ASCE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
The Lakeland Park Drive Connector roadway project was recently awarded the American Society of Civil Engineers…
Project Horizon: aka Publix – Lakeland City Commissioners approve $250,000 of corporate welfare
Editorial Publix Super Markets is planning to expand its IT Department to downtown Lakeland by purchasing…
Good news Lakeland! I-4 onto State Road 33
As of March 17, 2022, new traffic lights have replaced the stop signs at the exit…
Project Horizon: Is Publix, Why are we giving $500,000 in local government incentives to a local company?
Publix Super Markets is planning to expand its IT Department to downtown Lakeland by purchasing and…
Swan Dive – CDC NEW MANDATE!
URGENT! Do NOT throw your masks away yet. The rising prices of gas is now affecting…
LakelandPD K-9 Scores Among the Top at 2022 USPCA Region 1 Field Trials
Congrats to the members of our K-9 unit for their performance at the K-9 Field Trials…
Lakeland Commissioners will be voting on another proposal for 252 apartments in SW Lakeland
Lakeland Commissioners will be voting on another proposal for 252 apartments in SW Lakeland Lakeland City…
Most medical debt being scrubbed from consumer credit reports
The country’s three major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — announced Friday that…