Between the continued threat of COVID-19, a wavering economy, and layoffs happening left and right, you…
Year: 2022
Chalet Suzanne owners to reopen historic resort to help overcome addiction
Once an exclusive hideaway for the rich and famous, Chalet Suzanne in Polk County has re-opened with a…
SWAN DIVE- Swan City Satirical
With the pandemic behind us, and vacationers are returning, AIR BNB & VRBO are getting new…
MAGIC FALL TO BLUE COATS AT HOME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Delaware Blue…
McDonald’s to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response…
LDDA & CITY OF LAKELAND BRING FREE LIVE MUSIC TO MUNN PARK
The City of Lakeland in partnership with the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) are now bringing…
Did you know that there are many Russians living here in Florida?
By Paul Waldmiller In fact, in Palm Beach County, you will find a large community of…
FDA Rejects Non-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: Company
By Jack Phillips Ocugen said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined to issue an emergency…
Virtual Reality Classical Charter School, Optima Classical Academy, to Host Demo and Showcase in Lakeland
Optima Classical Academy, the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) charter school, is heading to…
National Cereal Day
Today (3/7) is #NationalCerealDay! It's hard to choose our fave. Corn Cops? Special K-9? LIFE Sentence?…
The Batman – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The first thing I noticed about Robert Pattinson’s take on Batman in…
Is Vladimir Putin the Devil?
Dr. Glenn Mollette There is nothing good to be said about the Devil. If you don’t…
CANNADY SCORES 23 TO LEAD BALANCED ATTACK IN MAGIC WIN
March 6, 2022 – The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the…
DUI driver goes through a roadblock, hits FHP vehicle on I-275
A Sarasota woman was arrested after crashing into a state trooper’s vehicle while under the influence,…
Top Officers, Detectives, and Civilian Personnel Honored at the 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony
On Friday, March 4, 2022, Chief Garcia and staff joined City of Lakeland, FL – Government…
Bayer Executive Says mRNA Vaccines are Gene Therapy
A speech made last year by a Bayer executive mentioning that messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines are…
Fatality at North Central Landfill Friday
An accident at the North Central Landfill on Friday evening took the life of a Polk…
LFD is excited to have 14 new #firefighters added to the roster
Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) is excited to have 14 new #firefighters added to the roster. But…
Polk County Sheriff promises free meal at Polk County jail for a group of 14 that ‘dined and dashed’ at Davenport restaurant
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk…
Polk County has first confirmed case of rabies in 2022
The first case of rabies in 2022 has been confirmed in Polk County. The Polk County…
PCSO Computer Crimes Unit charges five for possession of child pornography
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) charged five suspects for possession…
Downtown businesses to be converted to parking lots to address parking woes
Written by Swan City News – Satire The perceived parking shortage in downtown Lakeland may soon…
South Florida Ave road diet failure any other options????
Lakeland commissioners aren’t thrilled with the South Florida Avenue “road diet” as the pilot study comes to an end.…
2nd time in as many days: Pedestrian hit and killed on Polk County road
Traffic Homicide investigators with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal pedestrian/vehicle crash for…
HALLSTRAND NAMED INTERIM DIRECTOR OF LAKELAND LINDER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed Kris Hallstrand as Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport,…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last Thursday that…
It time to LISTEN and STOP the plan for the 244, 6 building high-density housing proposed that City Commissioners
The line on the right is Lk Miriam Dr. This is the plan for the 244,…
Publix to pull Russian-made vodka from shelves in support of Ukraine
Florida-based supermarket chain Publix will remove Russian-produced vodka from its store shelves. A spokesperson from the…
Easy Ways to Save For a House
If you’re in the market for a home, then you know this requires some serious savings.…
Pedestrian hit and killed while trying to cross road
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening, March 1,…
Lakeland Firefighter SPCA Rescued Pets Calendar Returns
After a brief hiatus, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and SPCA Florida are teaming back up…
How much is Freedom Worth?
Dr. Glenn Mollette In America we pursue the occupation of our choice. That doesn’t mean we…
IGNAS BRAZDEIKIS AND THE MAGIC TAKE DOWN THE MAD ANTS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Fort Wayne Mad…
World’s largest cargo aircraft was destroyed during a Russian attack on an airfield, Ukrainian minister says
The world’s largest cargo aircraft, the An-225 Mriya, have been destroyed during a Russian attack, according…
Lakeland Electric lineman traveled to Ft. Pierce Florida for the 2022 Lineman Competition
Journeyman Team wins trophies, newest lineman apprentice Dustin Zorn wins three trophies. Dustin has only been…
Public need and support of north Lakeland fire station.
As a result of population growth in incorporated Lakeland, calls for service and fire apparatus response…
Deputy-involved shooting
A suspect was injured in a deputy-involved shooting Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s…
CDC Drastically Alters Key Measure That Influences Mask Mandates Across US
By Zachary Stieber The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Feb. 25 drastically changed a…