The poor behavior of rowdy teens was a major factor behind the decision. A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A…
Month: February 2023
Is Lakeland’s status as a top ‘Boomtown’ Pro and Con
While being a ‘boomtown’ has its perks, it can also have its challenges. A study released by…
Why list your home with a realtor
The house was absolutely beautiful. The owners had created the blueprints themselves and supervised much of…
Lakeland artist adds mural for senior facility residents with sprawling lakeshore image
David Collins, one of Lakeland’s best-known artists, has been toiling for months to create a watery…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Orlando area teacher was recently put on administrative…
Guests Apprehended After Having Sex on Disney World Attraction Yo Ho, Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)
Walt Disney World Resort is The Most Magical Place on Earth, where many Guests celebrate romantic events like…
LAKELANDPD HOSTING TWO CAREER FAIRS IN MARCH
The Lakeland Police Department will host two career fairs during the month of March for anyone…
Opening Day
It was a great day for baseball, with the Tigers winning 4-2 over the Phillies! Opening…
SCRUBB ERUPTS FOR 35 IN MOTOR CITY
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Motor City Cruise…
Meet L’Oreal
L’Oreal has such a sweet and precious face with her sun-kissed orange nose and cheeks and…
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted 4 Naval Sea Cadets Corps
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted 4 Naval Sea Cadets Corps units at the Training Center for…
REPORT STREET LIGHT OUTAGES BEFORE HALLOWEEN
With trick-or-treating right around the corner, Lakeland Electric wants to make sure families can see clearly,…
The sequel ‘Rehab Bear’ Green-Lit By Producers
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Due to the overwhelming popularity of the film Cocaine Bear, movie studio executives…
DeSantis Now Controls Disney World’s Special District—Here’s What That Means
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Monday that overhauls the special district that oversees Walt…
Movie Review – Cocaine Bear
By Bob Garver A lot of the reviews I’ve seen for “Cocaine Bear” contain some…
America’s wars, who are the winners?
Dr. Glenn Mollette America was involved in Vietnam for 20 years. Our presence started small but…
Drone video of Lakeland power plant project implosion
Lakeland Electric’s leading industrial demolition contractor, Total Wrecking & Environmental, imploded the first phase of the…
Training Lakeland FD and Polk County Fire Rescue
Publix invited #LakelandFD and Polk County Fire Rescue to attend their annual HazMat training refresher courses…
Publix hosting first Hunger Summit to address growing food insecurities
There are more than seven million people in the Southeastern United States who are food insecure.…
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lieutenant Lance Taylor for 10 years, Lieutenant Jim Craw for 30 years, and Driver/Engineer…
Turning K-12 ‘Cafeterias into Classrooms’ to Address Food Waste
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Students in the Orlando area could soon get more…
Medical Marijuana in Lakeland: Understanding Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
Florida started its Medical Cannabis Program in 2018 and ever since has become more widely accepted.…
Florida Tropics 9 Tacoma Stars 8
Ricardo Diegues tied a career high with six points to help the Florida Tropics to a…
Fatal Hillsborough – Howard Frankland Bridge
On February 26, 2023, at 2:45 AM, Vehicle 1, a Ford sedan, was traveling northbound on…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALLS IN BACK TO BACK
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Cleveland Charge…
FHP Trooper Intercepts Wrong-Way Driver I-75
On February 25, 2023, at 2:40 AM, Troopers received reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound…
Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over state universities and ban gender studies
A new bill overhauling Florida universities to match Gov. Ron DeSantis’ vision for higher education would shift…
CLEVELAND CHARGES PAST MAGIC
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Cleveland Charge…
30 suspects arrested during investigation focused on protecting children from sexual offenders and predators – Operation Child Protector III
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 30 suspects during a two week long investigation that focused on…
Nazi in Orlando
These are the same people who were in Lakeland two weeks ago. Language warning. “Leave our…
Polk County Fire Rescue responds to a Structure Fire on Saratoga Avenue
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a residential structure fire on Saratoga Ave, Feb. 23…
Quick Strawberry Bread
One of our most popular recipes is our glazed cherry bread. And it never fails that…
See the new Unfiltered Lakeland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee shop and artisan marketplace before it opens. Step inside…
Off-duty Polk County detention deputy killed in crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating how 22-year-old Drake Perry was killed during the crash.…
Pigapalooza!
Join us for a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned BBQ competition! Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and a…
Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer: Paloma
Guests often ask for something “not too sweet” which can be a challenge in the cocktail…
ALDI One of America’s Fastest-Growing Retailers Opens Second Lakeland Store
Voted the price leader for six years running by dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report ALDI, one…
School bus aide arrested for rough handling a 7-year-old student
A school bus aide employed by Polk County Public Schools was arrested Tuesday afternoon, February 21,…
Lakeland woman’s fetus won’t survive learns that medical center won’t terminate the pregnancy
Deborah Dorbert has gone from anticipating the birth of a second child to becoming an example…