Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music is set to host a Spiritus Piano Trio Concert on…
Month: February 2023
Family of Lakeland man killed by police at a wedding reception to file a lawsuit
The family of a Lakeland man who was killed by police officers at a wedding reception…
STUDENT CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED HANDGUN TO SCHOOL
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, just before 6:51 a.m., school resource officers assigned to Lakeland Senior…
PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL
HOLLIS GARDEN FEBRUARY 25TH The City of Lakeland will host the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival at Hollis…
Lakeland Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Ramon Paz (52, Lakeland) has pleaded guilty to…
Total Wrecking to Implode 225′ Boiler Unit at Lakeland Power Plant on March 4th
Total Wrecking & Environmental, one of the country’s leading industrial demolition contractors based in Buffalo, New…
Tryp air charter expansion continues adds 2nd Lakeland-based aircraft to the fleet
TRYP Air Charter has added another aircraft to its Pilatus charter fleet at Lakeland Linder International…
Lakeland to restrict groups feeding people who are homeless at city parks
Lakeland leaders are asking groups to stop feeding people who are homeless in public spaces. Live…
Update: Lakeland 13-year-old used a bullhorn during a protest at Munn Park
When Lillie Johnson ventured to Munn Park on that Monday afternoon, the 13-year-old wanted to join…
4 teens were arrested for allegedly burglarizing 15 vehicles in Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office said four teens were arrested for allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing…
Lakeland Family Dollar Store Thief Sought By Polk County Deputies
Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are trying to identify the suspect pictured above who committed a retail…
Lakeland’s Shoemaker elected to the leadership of the Florida Republican Party
Ed Shoemaker of Lakeland has been re-elected as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida Congressional…
The Ruff rule: Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out of car windows
Everything’s just so doggone paw-litical. A state bill filed in Florida last week would make it…
Here’s how many people were arrested and ejected from the 2023 State Fair
Twelve days of the 2023 Florida State Fair have come and gone. While Floridians and fair…
Looking back at President Carter’s 1980 campaign stop in Lakeland
President Jimmy Carter, the former Georgia peanut farmer and 39th President of the United States, has…
SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Ensign Peak Advisers Inc., a non-profit entity…
Fresh Kitchen opening soon
A Fresh Kitchen build-a-bowl restaurant is coming soon to South Lakeland, the restaurant announced on its…
Lakeland Family YMCA looks to expand facility along Cleveland Heights Blvd
The Lakeland Family YMCA is moving forward on an expansion that it started raising funds for…
Polk County Road Closures
Upcoming and active rail repairs, road projects, and new development construction continue to affect Polk County…
Fire at the Carpenter Co
Currently, S Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL is closed due to a fire at Carpenter Co Polk…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a youth pastor and foster parent were both recently…
Daylight saving time 2023: U.S. Senate OK’d Sunshine Protection Act, but Florida will still ‘spring forward,’ for now
The U.S. has tried to switch to a permanent daylight savings time before – but it…
Roller Derby Recruit Night – Swan City Roller Derby
WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 PM Skate World Lakeland Wanna be a part of the most badass sport…
Movie Review – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
By Bob Garver I suppose it’s appropriate that movies starring Ant-Man aka Scott Lang (Paul…
Police officers and citizens must have mutual respect
Dr. Glenn Mollette American citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city…
Waring Road Closing for 15 Days for Drainage Installation
Waring Road will close Monday morning February 20 just north of West Pipkin Road for 15…
Its déjà vu for Florida homeowners – Florida property insurance rates expected to jump 20 to 25% by June
Industry experts warn property insurance rates are expected to increase. So, can anything be done to stop…
Florida Tropics 5 Kansas City Comets 3
The Florida Tropics played perhaps their finest game of the season Sunday afternoon, piling up a…
It’s not a figment of your imagination, it’s THE Figment – of EPCOT!
It’s not a figment of your imagination, it’s THE Figment – of EPCOT! @GonzotheGreat and Walter…
Unattainable No More – The Ayan Method to Your Natural Beach Body
Summer is just around the corner, and many people are looking for ways to achieve their…
Polk County deputy loses job after DUI arrest
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy is out of a job after being accused of DUI…
Lakeland man among 6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage
Gunman authorities say killed six people in Mississippi busted into his ex-wife’s home, smashed her boyfriend…
Person of interest from the Lakeland drive-by mass shooting was located and arrested
Brent Johnson, III, 19, was found and taken into custody on Thursday, according to jail records.…
HOPE IS ALIVE – ALWAYS EMBRACE THE POSITIVE
Written by Van Yandell Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if anyone…
Trump to speak at Club 45 on Presidents Day
Former President Donald Trump will be speaking to a group of supporters Monday in what will be…
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care at 98
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at age 98 on Saturday, the Carter Center said.…
One pedestrian was killed another was seriously injured in US-92 crash
On Saturday morning tragedy struck. A vehicle was traveling east on US-92, west of Charlie Taylor…
Meteorologists Struggling To Report The Weather As All The Weather Balloons Have Been Shot Down
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Meteorologists across North America have been seen on live television struggling to…
Orlando FreeFall operator reaches settlement with Florida agency
Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot LLC, the entity that operated the FreeFall ride in Orlando’s ICON Park,…
FAU provost apologizes for comments about ‘sex with animals’ in DEI discussion
In an email sent to Florida Atlantic University faculty the same day as her comments, interim…