Congratulations to our newest #firefighters — Kaitlyn Biecker & Chelsea Mercer. They complete their #LFD new…
Month: January 2023
CH 47 Chinook and Blackhawks visit Lakeland Linder last night
When military birds flying over Florida get thirsty, they know where to stop for a sip…
NO-MESS OMELETTES IN A BAG
Innovative and really simple omelette recipe, omelettes in a bag are perfect for camping trips or…
Florida Strawberry Festival names Kennedie Clinton as 2023 Queen
When 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant contestant Kennedie Clinton randomly drew Contestant #1 from a…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 25th from 9…
LPD asks FDLE to investigate officers accused of punching a man; The Four Officers were placed on leave
Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor has asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to open a…
Hillary Clinton Boasts Of Having No Classified Documents From Her Time As President
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE After revelations that former Presidents and Vice Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump,…
FORWARD BRUNO HENRIQUE CLEARED TO RE-JOIN FLORIDA TROPICS FOR 2022-23 SEASON
Bruno Henrique, who was on his way to a breakout year in 2021-22 before a season-ending…
Waco Kitchen is taking off at Lakeland Linder
Waco Kitchen at Lakeland Linder International International Airport opened in August of 2022, but its roots…
City, Sinners, & FDOT Plan 9-Month Jaywalking Study After City Commission Crucifies The Chapel Business Proposal
Written by Swan City News Satire After a recent City Commission decision to deny a proposed…
T-Mobile has a digital break-in
IMPORTANT NOTICE After a thorough investigation, T-Mobile determined that a bad actor used a single Application Programming Interface…
CATS AND CAMELS
Written by Van Yandell Leviticus 19: 34 You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you…
CCDF protests new books for Polk School libraries
The Polk County School Board will purchase 37,000 books for new school libraries, including 14 books…
Activists rally in Lakeland to criticize DeSantis for blocking African-American AP studies
Terry Coney, president of the NAACP’s Lakeland Branch, considered going to Tallahassee on Wednesday to join…
Orange County deputies resign amid a sex scandal
Three Orange County deputies have resigned following a sex scandal, and one of the locations includes…
Lakeland man experiencing homelessness for 30 years is gifted a new home
A Lakeland man who spent most of his adult life on the street will finally get…
Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements…
JAY SCRUBB ERUPTS FOR 35 IN LOSS AGAINST DELAWARE
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Delaware Blue…
Florida United Methodist Conference has a new bishop from Virginia
Bishop Tom Berlin has taken leadership of the United Methodist Church in Florida at a time…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a woman recently killed her terminally ill husband? Police…
Slow cooker chicken chow mein
Combine stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a slow cooker. Add the onion, carrot and chicken. Cover and cook for 5 hours on…
South Pipkin Road to Remain Closed for Another 10 Days
South Pipkin Road south of Maple Hill Drive in Lakeland closed to traffic since January 9…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
SEU to Host Free Piano Concert Series
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will be holding a Piano Spark Concert Series beginning on…
Meet L’Oreal, (mom), Maybelline, Estee’, Aramis, and Giorgi
This week we received a phone call from a woman (Lesia) about 20+ cats who had…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO CELTICS ON THE ROAD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Maine Celtics…
A little protest on 98 N Saturday
The Bloodstained Men & Their Friends have something to say: Everyone has a right to their own body. …
Walt Disney to Replace Benjamin Franklin on the $100 Bill: Report
Satire In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the inception of The Walt Disney Company, the image of…
LAKELAND MAGIC BEAT CELTICS ON THE ROAD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Maine Celtics 117-111…
Central Florida Comic-Con 2023 photos
Central Florida Comic Con. RP Funding Center. Lakeland, Fla. Jan. 21, 2023. (© Tom Hagerty) photos…
Substitute school crossing guards are needed across the county
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…