Scientists recently named a mesa-like lunar mountain that towers above the landscape carved by craters near…
Month: February 2023
Lakeland man arrested in armed I-4 road rage incident
A 39-year-old Lakeland man was charged with reckless driving after troopers said he swerved through traffic…
Walt Disney World Refuses to Offer ‘Even One Cent’ Wage Increase for Cast Members in Renewed Union Negotiations
Following an overwhelming 96% rejection of Walt Disney World’s offer to gradually raise wages to $20 over the…
Florida updates NIL legislation to remove legal restrictions
The state of Florida updated its NIL legislation on Thursday, pulling back on restrictions while allowing…
The Classic Hot Toddy
When I was young I remember my grandfather telling me that his mom gave him warm…
Haunting Unseen Footage of The Titanic Is Being Released
The wreck of the ill-fated RMS Titanic has long fascinated historians, oceanographers, and filmmakers alike. Now, an hour…
Undercover human trafficking investigation “Operation Traffic Stop” results in 213 arrests
During a seven-day undercover human trafficking operation, “Operation Traffic Stop,” which began on Monday, February 6,…
Southeastern University is being sued by a Former coach claims discrimination after a complaint against a trainer
A former volleyball coach is suing Southeastern University, claiming she faced discrimination after reporting alleged sexual…
Firefighters battle massive fire at a nursery in Kissimmee
Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a massive fire in Kissimmee. The fire started…
‘OK, Take Us To A Different Leader,’ Say Exasperated Aliens After Trying To Communicate With Joe Biden
Written by- BabylonBee Satire An envoy of extraterrestrial beings stifled their frustration and asked to be…
LPD is looking for Brent Johnson, III, and Marquez Green
There are still two men who police say need to be interviewed. They do not face…
We’re coming after you – That’s right, you
“We’re coming after you. That’s right, you,” Sheriff Grady Judd said. “You’re not gonna shoot up…
Consecutive CSX Rail Crossing Closures Underway from Bradley Junction to Hardee County Line
Rolling rail crossing upgrades by CSX Transportation (CSX) continue to make their way south from Bradley Junction…
Raquel Welch, Star of ‘One Million Years B.C.,’ Dies at 82
The actress and ’60s sex symbol first won attention for her role in ‘Fantastic Voyage’ and had…
WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS ADDITIONAL PHYSICIAN & MEDICAL PROVIDER
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest additions to their teams of expert physicians and…
WATSON CLINIC NEPHROLOGIST
ACHIEVES NEW BOARD-CERTIFICATION
Patrick Francois, MD, a Nephrology specialist who treats patients from the Watson Clinic Highlands facility at…
DOWNTOWN LAKELAND PARKING SURVEY
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED TO IDENTIFY DOWNTOWN LAKELAND PARKING NEEDS The City of Lakeland needs the public’s…
Meet Harlow and Annaliese
Say hello to two new faces at the rescue…Harlow and Annaliese. They were surrendered from a…
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present “Alice”
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present “Alice” by the theatre department. There are…
FHP ARREST WARRANT ISSUED: JERROD DEONTA JAMES
On December 24, 2021, FHP investigated a single vehicle fatal collision at the location of 4914 U.S.…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
U.S. Attorney has announced a press conference about the Lakeland mass shooting
U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg will be announcing federal charges related to Lakeland’s mass shooting on North…
Goose Getting Suspicious This F-18 Is Following Him
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Following a fourth report of an unidentified object being shot down across…
Attention Walmart shoppers: Drone delivery has landed in Polk County
Customers near the Walmart Supercenter in Winter Haven now have the option of drone delivery of…
Antifascists Remove And Burn Neo-Nazi Flyers Targeting Lakeland Community
Report on antifascist clean-up of the Lakeland, Florida neighborhood, after neo-Nazis dropped flyers. Prior article https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2023/02/12/neo-nazis-have-shown-up-in-lakeland-again/…
Lakeland Commissioners what to draft an ordinance to limit feeding the homeless in Munn Park
Lakeland City Attorney Palmer Davis has been instructed to draft a new city ordinance aimed at…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature just last week passed a bill…
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash in Polk County
Polk County deputies said a person was killed Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash near Polk…
Hometown Heroes Program
My father served as a sheriff’s deputy in Polk County for 28 years…. Some of my…
Scott Lake advisory of algae blooms issued by Health department
Blue-green algae has been detected in Scott Lake, prompting a warning from health officials to avoid…
Hell Finally Gets Chick-Fil-A, But It Will Only Serve Cauliflower Sandwiches
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Sources in Hades have announced that Satan will finally be opening the…
Lakeland PD to relax tattoo policy to aid in recruitment
Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said he intends to loosen the department’s current policies on tattoos…
25th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs … Legends Havin’ Fun 2023 Car Show
Save the date for the 25th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs … Legends Havin’ Fun 2023 Car…
FSC’s Lawton M. Chiles Center for Florida History Welcomes: Rick Norcross
“From Florida Southern College to London to Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Elton John & Mick Jagger”:…
Movie Review – Magic Mike’s Last Dance
By Bob Garver I had never seen a “Magic Mike” movie before “Magic Mike’s Last…
Searstown Mosaic Mural
According to published reports the John Garth mural was painted over five and a half years…