Written by Van Yandell Daniel 4:3 “How great are His signs and how mighty are His…
Month: April 2023
Disney Kills DeSantis’ Presidential Campaign
Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could be the final nail in the coffin for…
Three people were shot Saturday night in Auburndale, according to police.
The Auburndale Police Department said the shooting happened at about 8:33 p.m. on Allred Drive after…
The Death of Local News on TV? Sinclair is Shutting Down Some Local News Operations
Local news has been one of the fastest-growing areas in TV recently. Now though, it seems…
Orlando Theme Park Completely Demolished by Wrecking Crews
Demolition crews arrived on Friday to begin the work of dismantling an Orlando-area theme park where…
Florida Highway Patrol: 14-Year-Old Shot On I-4 While Driving With Her Dad
A 14-year-old Tampa girl is recovering after being shot in a random shooting on Interstate 4…
Florida’s Most Dangerous X-Feared Homeless Camp! Man Buried In Shallow Grave! We Go Inside Jungle!
A man was killed and buried in this homeless camp! It is now said to be…
Florida National Guardsmen Block Off Entrances to Disney World. That’s the Story Anyway.
–Satire– The internet is abuzz with news about National Guard involvement at Disney World this week,…
Fans Petition to BAN Ron DeSantis From Disney
You usually have to do something pretty bad to get banned from Walt Disney World. What…
Former Southeastern official Brian Carroll receives a 15-month sentence
Brian Carroll, a former executive at Southeastern University, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison…
The federal judge presiding over Disney’s lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis recuses himself
A new federal judge will oversee Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis The Florida federal judge presiding…
Disney and Reedy Creek Contract Dead???
In a move many call the reason behind the Disney lawsuit, DeSantis has been named the main…
Neighbors are apprehensive about a plan for a new style of Chick-fil-A near Southgate
The thought of a second Chick-fil-A opening on South Florida Avenue has raised apprehension among some…
Jenny Craig is reportedly winding down its weight-loss centers and warning of mass layoffs
Jenny Craig is reportedly shutting down some of its weight-loss centers and warning employees of mass…
DeSantis allies go to war with an unlikely foe: Nikki Haley
When the super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis turned its fire on Nikki Haley, it said volumes…
Prepping for Tornadoes
Did you know that, according to Florida State University’s Climate Center, Florida is the state with…
The Hibiscus Colada
Famed for its brilliantly colored petals, the hibiscus fruit is a wonderful ingredient to use in…
DeSantis and Florida GOP look to upend public record laws as they attempt to shield his travel and other records ahead of likely White House bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his GOP allies have moved to shield the Republican leader from the state’s…
Golfers fight over slow play at Florida golf course
When it comes to dealing with a group of golfers ahead of you who are playing…
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Rubio warns against Florida going after companies for “political purposes”
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Thursday warned against politicians going after companies for “political purposes” after Disney sued…
South Korean company plans clean hydrogen facility in Polk County
Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korea-based Low Carbon Hydrogen Corporation…
Jerry Springer one of daytime television’s most famous personalities has died. He was 79.
The death of the “Jerry Springer” talk show host was reported by the Herald-Tribune’s sister publication USA TODAY…
Lakeland YMCA Group to End Contract With City of Lake Wales, Plans to “Close”
A surprise announcement by the West Central Florida YMCA group that they are ending a contract…
A NEW OPTION FOR AUTO TAG SERVICES IN POLK COUNTY
Florida’s Leading Provider of Private Tag Agencies Opens New Lakeland Office The fastest-growing private vehicle tag…
Disney Sues Ron DeSantis Over Florida Special District
The entertainment giant says it was left with no choice but to sue to protect itself…
Roadwork Closing Hamilton Road in South Lakeland for Four Months
Road reconstruction related to a new commercial distribution facility will close Hamilton Road to through traffic…
Lakeland man under investigation for domestic battery of a 65-year-old suffers medical episode and dies at a local hospital
A man arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in the early morning hours of Monday,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day? According to…
RP Funding Center loses its director
What the ______ is going on at the RP center? Ten days after Lakeland Magic announced its…
Polk County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
Two horses have died in Polk County’s Green Swamp area from Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted…
Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy will close all 360 stores; closing sales to start Wednesday
Bed Bath & Beyond filed a bankruptcy petition today and announced it will begin winding down…
When someone knocks on your door
Dr. Glenn Mollette Knocking on doors is as American as apple pie. Politicians, sales persons, clergy,…
Movie Review – Evil Dead Rise
By Bob Garver It’s weird when a super-low-budget cult movie like 1981’s “The Evil Dead”…
3 Polk restaurants were closed temporarily by inspectors
Three Polk County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors during the two-week period from April 3…
Polk County will end curbside recycling in October 2024
The City of Lakeland has inked a new contract with Republic Services to collect residents’ recyclables, but Polk…
CITY MANAGER SHAWN SHERROUSE PRESS STATEMENT – FLORIDA TROPICS
While the City was not aware of the timing of this announcement by the Florida Tropics,…
Supreme Court protects access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Friday protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing lower-court…
Polk HealthCare Plan May Be an Option if Medicaid Coverage Ends
Some low-income Polk County residents may soon find themselves at a healthcare coverage crossroads due to…
Exorbitant rent demands mean Tropics won’t return to RP Funding Center
After seven seasons of play in the Major Arena Soccer League, the Florida Tropics no longer…