Cast members preview TRON at #MagicKingdom, and reports emerge that the ride vehicles are so restrictive…
Month: February 2023
80 employees are temporarily out of work because of the fire at Texas Cattle Company Steakhouse
It’s the place where Lauren Rodriguez has worked for four years, earning a living to take…
Update on the Texas Cattle Company fire
“That is still unfolding,” said Stephen Gary, the restaurant’s operating partner. Gary said the restaurant office,…
Meet the Nut Gang Peanut, Pistachio, Pecan, and Brazil
The Thoms Family came by on Saturday to pick up their foster babies…The Nut Gang (Peanut,…
A fire broke out last night at Texas Cattle Company
No one was injured, and firefighters were able to put out the flames early this morning.…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida could end unanimous jury requirements for executing someone…
Real Lakeland police chief warns about fake police chief scheme
A thief is pretending to be Lakeland’s top cop, threatening to arrest people if they don’t…
Lakeland mass shooting suspect dies after police pursuit
A suspect in Lakeland’s mass shooting is dead after leading Lakeland police officers on a lengthy…
Double Feature
By Bob Garver This past weekend featured a weird toss-up between two new releases at…
Tired of hearing about China? Stop the cash flow
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Do you get tired of hearing about China? Now we have…
Tom Brady Signs with Sunnyshade Retirement Home Shuffleboard Team
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Tom Brady announced today he has officially signed a three-year contract with…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO CAPITANES AT HOME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Mexico City…
GoodRx to pay $1.5 million fine as part of FTC settlement
GoodRx will have to pay a $1.5 million fine as part of a proposed settlement with the…
DeSantis files complaint against Orlando Philharmonic for hosting a drag holiday event
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) administration has filed a complaint against an Orlando foundation over a…
Look, Feel, and Think Better – Weight loss programs
Weight loss programs, food services, fad diets, and exercise plans permeate our lives this time of…
Florida Tropics 8, Dallas Sidekicks 4
A big two-way effort in the second half helped the Florida Tropics snap a three-game losing…
Issues With Fitting in TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles at Magic Kingdom
Many Cast Members attending today’s TRON Lightcycle / Run preview at Magic Kingdom have reported issues…
Help the Kitty Cat Lounge
Please help support our friend, Cindy Skop, the owner of the Kitty Cat Lounge in Lakeland.…
LPD tag scanners check nearly 250,000 plates in 2 weeks
Lakeland Police Department has spent more than a month gradually rolling out upgraded equipment to its…
In Lakeland and beyond, work remains between police and people of color
State investigators are looking into the actions of four members of the Lakeland Police Department in…
A 70-year-old woman is suing MidFlorida Credit Union for racial discrimination
A 70-year-old retired teacher is suing her credit union claiming racial discrimination, and negligence, after she…
No storms? What do hurricane hunters and forecasters do the other 6 months of the year?
Between the hum of the plane’s engine and the blasting winds outside, Cmdr. Adam Abitbol listens…
Lady in Blue
Gin is the starting point for many great drinks, from well-known classics to modern inventions. Its…
Milestone anniversaries at LFD
It’s anniversary time! Congratulations to Battalion Chief Jim Thompson for 25 years, Lieutenant Heath Seeber for…
CSXT Closing County Road 640 Rail Crossing in Mulberry Area
CSX Transportation (CSXT) is adding another track maintenance project to its recent crossing upgrades in the unincorporated…
Total Electric Bill Will Lower Even With the Proposed Base Rate Increase
Today, Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of base rate increases and…
South Florida Ave Aldi set to open Feb 16
The opening date for the new low-cost Aldi grocery store in South Lakeland has been set…
Know There Are Some Documents Marked ‘Classified’ Down There
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Locals and Groundhog Day enthusiasts alike were caught off-guard today, as the…
Ministries offer food and help in Lakeland community shaken by drive-by shooting
Three days after gunshots rang out on North Iowa Avenue, a very different scene unfolded just…
Best-Ever Pepper Steak
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak, sliced thin against the grain 1 large onion, sliced 2 red…
Movie on the Lawn: Black Panther & Black Artisan Market
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 AT 5 PM – 9 PM Bonnet Springs Park To close out…
Florida sheriff names abandoned newborn ‘Angel Grace’ after baby found alive in woods
“She’s as beautiful as an angel. It’s by the grace of God she is not dead,”…
Sparkling Margarita
If you are anything like me, you are unsure if Florida is going to participate in…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND HOSTS THE ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL Saturday February 18th
All are invited to celebrate Black History Month at the annual Black History Festival at Jackson…
How Queen Elizabeth’s Gift Turned Lakeland Into Swan City
In 1954, Lakeland had its swan song with the death of the city’s last swan. But…
Biden Shows Off New Electric Car That Can Hold Over 17 Boxes of Classified Documents
Written BY BabylonBee SATIRE President Biden took to the streets of D.C. today to promote a…
Streamsong Resort sells for $160 million
The Mosaic Company has sold its Streamsong Resort golf resort in Bowling Green for $160 million…
Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow
Temperatures are forecast to plunge across the Philadelphia region over the next few days, and Punxsutawney…