The Florida Gas Transmission Company will test 15.8 miles of natural gas pipeline in Polk County…
Year: 2022
February opening set for Culver’s on North 98
Franchise owner Nate Devine, told us that North Lakeland Culver’s is on track for an end…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that another Florida school employee, this time a principle was…
Officer Involved Shooting in Lakeland
Sheriff Grady Judd is briefing the media about a deputy involved shooting that occurred just after…
PLANTOPIA GARDEN FESTIVAL HOLLIS GARDEN FEBRUARY 26
Hollis Garden will host the Plantopia Garden Festival on February 26th from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. …
Polk Deputies Investigating Body Found Near Reynolds Road Train Tracks
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a body found near the railroad tracks off…
PCSO Traffic Unit conducts traffic safety initiative along I-4; highest speed recorded at 155 MPH
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit conducted a year-long (2021) traffic safety initiative on Interstate…
Licorice Pizza – Movie Review
cover blockbusters. The film comes courtesy of Paul Thomas Anderson, one of the most highly-acclaimed…
America’s crumbling bridges, can we save ourselves?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Forbes Avenue bridge over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park…
The rabbit hole runs deep in The Lakeland Chamber
Editorial So the interim President @studiocsolutions of the @lakelandchamber is a Board Member of @lkldsymphony And the incoming President /…
Florida Tropics 13, St. Louis Ambush 8
Three different Florida players had five-point games as the Tropics rolled past the St. Louis Ambush…
…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE…Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto and Inland CharlotteCounties.…
Lakeland Chamber Chairperson finally response to concerns about Pres/CEO selection
Email sent Fri Jan 28, 2022 From Stacey Heacock WeeksSubject: RE: LETTER TO THE BOARD OF…
How can you contract COVID-19 in a hospital when you were negative when you were admitted?
But Lakeland Regional Medical Center did it! Patient admitted through ER was negative for COVID-19 was…
Should Polk County and the City of Lakeland make pitch together to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays here?
A recent Facebook post by a Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell about a potential new home for…
Homicide in Winter Haven
Sheriff Judd is briefing the media about a homicide that occurred early this morning (1/30/22) in…
MAGIC FALL TO NETS AT HOME IN ANOTHER NAIL-BITER
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Long Island…
Meet Chance ….
Meet a sweet, new face at the rescue–Chance. This adorable, orange and white baby with a…
Does the Lakeland Chamber have a good ole boys club?
How many are members in the good ole boy club? Time to be tranparent Chamber! Editorial…
Polk Youth Fair steer auction turns into fundraiser for family who lost son
The annual steer auction at the Polk County Youth Fair turned into a fundraiser for a…
Hard Freeze Warning from SUN 1:00 AM EST until SUN 9:00 AM EST
National Weather Service says there is a significant threat to property or life in Coastal Citrus…
Tom Brady retiring after 22 seasons, seven Super Bowl wins with New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources say
Tom Brady is retiring from football after 22 seasons in which he won a historic seven Super…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS ADDITIONAL RHEUMATOLOGIST
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert physicians. Sandeep B.…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Short-Handed Magic Fall Just Short to Nets
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Long Island…
Has Lakeland Regional Health provided “unnecessary care” – a recent study says yes
A recent study by Johns Hopkins University ranked Lakeland Regional Health Care System 18th out of the top…
More fast food restaurants heading to Lakeland area
An Arby’s is proposed in front of the Sam’s Club on Lakeland Highlands Drive. Two more…
Born & Bread reopens indoor dining
Born & Bread moved to a pre-order and outdoor pickup system during the pandemic, allowing customers…
HomeCourt Restaurant permanently closes
HomeCourt, a restaurant by NBA Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady, will officially close after less than a year of…
Official Statement: CCDF-USA Discovers Inappropriate Library Books Available to Minors in Schools
Please read our official statement regarding the discovery of the inappropriate library books found in Polk…
Who actually runs the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce …. The good old boys club??
This is a very interesting story: And no one really wants to explain it, why? The…
Letter to the Editor — Hey Mayor Mutz, DIETS DON’T WORK!
We all know that diets are a fad and do not work! We all know that…
MoJo Federal – Review
by Heather Brianna Páscoa I just had the best experience at MoJo Federal. It was my…
Lakeland Royals 6-0 in Preseason
The Lakeland Royals were given the opportunity to play in a tournament at the illustrious Amway…
Letter to the Editor — Who owns this property? Not Grace City Church!
1736 NEW JERSEY RD LAKELAND, FL 33803 is owned by GENEVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC. https://floridaparcels.com/property/63/242829000000014010 But…
Swipe Left For Meth — PCSO
Following a 6-month-long undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover Narcotics detectives made 60 arrests throughout…
No One Likes A Thief – Share and help identify
We’re hoping someone knows this suspect and can help detectives track him down. This suspect recently…
Warrant Issued for Austin Shirah
The Lakeland Police Department is attempting to locate Austin Shirah, age 30. Shirah has an outstanding…
If Beloved is criminal pornography, come put me in jail, Grady Judd. Please, please, please.
It’s important to meet absurd anti-social dominance rituals with equally absurd escalation and moral aggression. Call…
Letter to the Editor — One by one….they close
Grace City Church at 730 Florida Ave South Lakeland has SOLD! The denomination does have another…