Hypothetically, if I plan to sign up for Social Security at 70 and pass away before…
Month: May 2023
Policing expert raises concerns about Lakeland police arrest
Three officers are still on leave and one man is facing several charges months after a…
A man driving ATV hits 2 kids and abandons them in Polk County
Two children were hit by a man driving an ATV in Wahneta, according to the Polk…
Local man faces DUI charges after driving a car into Lake Hollingsworth
According to police reports, Lakeland Police Department responded to a call at 4:29 a.m. Wednesday reporting…
Meet a mother/daughter duo Ellie (mom) and Emily (daughter)
We have a beautiful mother/daughter duo available for adoption. Ellie (mom) and Emily (daughter) are brown…
Watson Clinic Foundation Introduces Bridge of Hope Grant Program for Breast Cancer Patients
The Watson Clinic Foundation has received a grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation in the…
Mulberry woman arrested for cyberstalking grand theft and filing a false police report
On May 28, 2023, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 24-year-old Ashlyn Crews of Mulberry for…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Sheriff’s deputy will be charged after turning a…
LFD in action
This weekend (May 28), a passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on I-4 caught fire, temporarily shutting down…
Movie Review – The Little Mermaid
By Bob Garver Back in 1989, the animated version of “The Little Mermaid” ushered in…
Enjoy your stuff, but be prepared to let it go
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette One of the perils of life is putting too much value…
Former Lakeland-Born NFL player shares ‘Trials to Triumph’ story in book and documentary
Freddie Stevenson still gets nostalgic walking around his grandmother’s property in Lakeland. “It’s the only place we’ve…
Lakeland Electric has posted the following on its website and their Facebook page
UPDATE From Lakeland Electric: After an investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, we are removing…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd describes the death of a toddler as ‘bone-chilling’ and ‘sickening’
Two people face aggravated manslaughter of child charges after a 3-year-old boy died under gruesome circumstances…
The state pays nearly $97 million to protect almost 39000 acres from development
A dozen landowners have sold the conservation easements on 38,848 acres of their agricultural property to…
36 years and over 3 million miles of safe driving
Danny started truck driving for Publix in 1987. As of January 2023, he officially achieved 36…
Hook Security gains $5.5 million in venture capital funding
The cybersecurity training firm Hook Security has announced it has received a round of $5.5 million…
AARP: Hiking at Lake Parker
Do you enjoy nature? Do you enjoy hiking? If you answered yes, please join us at…
LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH AQUATIC PLANT HARVESTING PROJECT
The City of Lakeland’s Lakes & Stormwater Division will begin an Aquatic Plant Harvesting project in…
Prolific criminal escapes from Lakeland hospital recaptured and picks up more criminal charges
A Lakeland man wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies was captured Thursday, May 25, 2023, then…
‘We’re not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.…
Man wounded in shooting at Lakeland shopping center
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Lakeland on Thursday. A large…
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes
Description These Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are made with lavender cheesecake, blackberry topping, whipped cream and a fresh…
It was not a typical graduation for Lakeland High
On Sunday afternoon, a group of administrators and coaches gathered in the school’s theater, decked out…
A Lakeland mom needs help replacing the van for her son who uses a wheelchair: can you help?
Kamryn, 23, needs the specialized van to get to frequent doctor’s appointments Being a parent is…
After Twitter Announcement Fails, DeSantis Sends Back-Up Announcement To People’s Pagers
Satire by BabylonBee.com After a Twitter announcement that was hampered by tech issues, Governor Ron DeSantis…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HAS NO CONSCIENCE
Written by Van Yandell Romans 12: 2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be…
Legendary singer Tina Turner dies at 83
Legendary singer Tina Turner, known for her sultry voice and a string of platinum hits, has…
DeSantis makes it official
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially entered the 2024 presidential race Wednesday after months of anticipation, launching…
A Lakeland woman’s idea grows to nearly 9,400 people donating to each other
A Lakeland woman’s idea to give away items to families experiencing hardship during the pandemic, is…
Human Rights Campaign Joins National Call To Stay Clear Of Florida
The Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the country, is following the NAACP’s…
LFD has purchased through a grant award Two Decon Washer Pro S
The safety standards for Lakeland firefighters have been raised with the addition of heavy-duty decontamination washers…
Hamburger Mary’s files federal lawsuit against Florida and Gov.
A popular Orlando restaurant that regularly features drag shows filed a federal lawsuit against the state…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know some insurance companies are dropping homeowners with solar panels? Homeowners…
Lakeland Linder International Airport Receives Regional Award for CAT III Project
Lakeland Linder International Airport received the 2023 SEC-AAAE General Aviation Airfield Project of the Year Award…
Orlando woman arrested by PCSO deputies for DUI with serious bodily injury and causing two crashes
32-year-old Ashauntie Cox (DOB 2/15/1991) of Orlando, who caused serious bodily harm to two children in her…
Reevaluate your church mission spending
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette For fifty years of my life, I’ve been associated with churches…
DeSantis’s $13.5m police program lures officers with violent records to Florida
Governor’s incentive scheme recruits officers with a history of excessive violence or who have been arrested…
1st Tropical Disturbance of 2023 on National Hurricane Center’s Radar
According to the hurricane center, strong upper-level winds and dry air are expected to prevent development…