Kash’s Red Top Pit Stop at 12160 U.S. 98 N. in Lakeland was ordered to close…
Month: May 2023
Ron DeSantis’s context-free history book vanished online
In the lead-up to this spring’s release of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s book “The Courage to Be…
The Netherlands has changed its mind about selling 28 fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to a private US company Draken International
Draken International, a private company, will not be able to purchase a batch of F-16s. The…
Movie Review – Fast X
By Bob Garver As the tenth (non-spinoff) installment of the “Fast” franchise, “Fast X” has…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Join Momma and Friends Pride Show
Join Momma and Friends Pride Show Sunday, June 11th at 2 pm Sponsored by Party People…
‘What an honor’: Lakeland 5K honors fallen heroes
Nearly 700 people laced up their running shoes Saturday morning to not only support the Lakeland…
Come on Florida! If Texas can do TNVR we can too
Come on Florida! If Texas can do TNVR we can too. Community cat caregivers and feeders,…
Activist arrested for battery for throwing panties at PCSO following the ceremony at the pregnancy center
A woman who protested a groundbreaking for a pregnancy center in Lakeland was later arrested, and…
Publix introduces 8 new limited-time ice cream flavors
Publix is introducing eight new ice cream flavors to keep you cool this summer. Starting in…
DeSantis’ office mocks Disney for the Star Wars hotel closure, which cost $5,000+
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office called out the Walt Disney Company for “corporate propaganda” by its announcement…
PCPS Statement Regarding Incident at Blake Academy
We are aware of an incident at Blake Academy involving a student who made a TikTok…
Publix will convert all 8 of its GreenWise stores into modern Publix stores
Publix plans to convert all eight of its GreenWise-branded markets into modern Publix stores, once again…
Lakeland 5th grader arrested after making video depicting another student’s murder
A Lakeland fifth grader was arrested Thursday for posting a video on TikTok depicting her killing…
15-year-old charged with attempted murder following a robbery at a Lakeland McDonald’s
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking to charge a 15-year-old as an adult on attempted…
Slow Cooked Sausage Casserole
Ingredient: 6 large breakfast sausages1 x packet master foods1 x can of tomato soup1 X sachet…
Lakeland pregnancy center to construct a new building beside an abortion clinic
Options for Women bought the site of a former car dealership just south of the Lakeland…
BREAKING: Disney Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing Permanently in September
Disney has announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is closing permanently this September. The final…
Meet Queso
Would you like some queso with your chips? Meet our silly, goofy grey/brown tabby cat Queso…
Walt Disney Makes a Move Likely to Enrage DeSantis
The Mouse House has been targeted by the Republican governor for what he calls its woke…
Polk County Tourism Polk County Emergency Management and Publix Partner to Distribute 2023 Polk County Public Shelters Maps
In preparation for hurricane season, which begins on June 1, Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing and…
THE HIGH PRICE OF NEGLECT
Written by Van Yandell Proverbs13: 4-5 “The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing.…
Disney cancels $1 billion Florida investment amid feud with DeSantis
Disney is canceling a $1 billion project that would have relocated 2,000 jobs to Central Florida amid a…
Fatal Crash Involving A Pedestrian
On May 18, 2023, at approximately 4:43 a.m., a City of Lakeland street sweeper was working…
LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH STORMWATER TREATMENT RETROFIT PROJECT
The City of Lakeland will begin construction to retrofit an existing stormwater pollution control device (PCD)…
Lake Wales: Because Fitzgerald moved while suspended so she can’t return to Commission
The drama shows no sign of abating for the Lake Wales City Commission. When the Commission…
Lakeland police utilize app to help officers and staff with mental health issues
Lakeland Assistant Police Chief Steve Pacheco has spent much of the last decade getting officers to…
Titanic: First-ever full-sized scans reveal wreck as never seen before
The world’s most famous shipwreck has been revealed as never seen before. The first full-sized digital…
DeSantis signs bill penalizing businesses that admit kids to ‘adult live performances’
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law to penalize businesses and people who admit children…
A fistfight breaks out between 2 families at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Florida deputies say 2 people were removed from Orlando-area Park. Two families got into a brawl…
Polk County’s Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness Budget Experiences Significant Growth
Polk County’s behavioral health and mental wellness funding fiscal year 2022-23 totals $15.8 million. This is…
Legoland Florida introduces live stunt show Go Xtreme! for the summer
Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven will offer a live-action stunt show, Go Xtreme!, at the…
Artificial intelligence Tractor could be the first of its kind in Florida
The future has arrived in Auburndale. A national machinery company recently showcased its newest piece of farm…
Polk County drills two new super wells to prevent water supply shortage as population booms
Enough good, clean drinking water is a huge concern in Polk County because of the county’s booming population.…
Why isn’t Sheriff Grady Judd not listening to the facts about TNR; but he murders 1000’s of cats every year for the money
Editorial The problem is Sheriff Grady Judd is an asshole and is power-hungry. But Judd refuses…
Meet a new face at the rescue…Rev!
Meet a new face at the rescue…Rev! This adorable black and white tuxedo fellow was found…
Lakeland PD Vehicles to Get a Makeover
The Lakeland Police Department’s patrol vehicles are going to look a little different. The current black-and-white…
Lakeland commissioners approve YMCA expansion
Lakeland commissioners voted unanimously to approve major modifications to Lakeland Family YMCA and the nearly 41,000-square-foot…