Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments…
Month: May 2023
Florida passes bill to allow radioactive fertilizer waste to be used in new road construction
Florida has a problem: more than a billion tons of radioactive fertilizer waste are being stored…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you that a 24-year-old woman in Hillsborough County was recently caught on…
Lakeland comedian starts company after dental care abroad
Lakeland resident Justin Fennell is part of a major trend in health care: he has traveled to another…
SEU to Launch Trades Programs
In the fall of 2023,* SEU will launch SEU Trades, an innovative collection of program offerings in…
Say Hello! to Caroline
Say Hello! to Caroline. This adorable, petite, four-month-old sweetie is looking for her forever home. She…
Mother’s Day and your time
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have lost your mother early in life or never…
Wingstop cited for insect or rodent activity
The restaurant was cited for insect or rodent activity during the two-week period. On April 28,…
Movie Review – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
By Bob Garver The Guardians of the Galaxy were the goofballs of the Marvel Cinematic…
Need for housing vouchers eight times what’s available in Lakeland study finds
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow…
A Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida
Avocados aren’t currently grown in this part of Florida, but Frostproof grower Mitch Mclellan said he’s determined to…
It’s Lovebug Season in Florida. Here’s Why They’re Here and Some Tips to Keep Them From Damaging Your Car or Home
If you live in or are visiting Florida right now, it’s a fair bet that, at…
DeSantis Taunt in Disney Typeface Tempts Trademark Punch back
Baseball caps promoting Ron DeSantis for president using Disney’s iconic—and trademarked—script add intellectual property to the…
‘Alleged automatic weapon’ fired during Lakeland road rage shooting, police say
A 25-year-old Lakeland man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in a road rage shooting,…
Superior Aluminum – Patio Covers, Screen Rooms & Sunrooms Announces Corporate Office Location in Lakeland, FL
Superior Aluminum – Patio Covers, Screen Rooms & Sunrooms, a leading provider of high-quality installation services…
Polk deputy Blane Lane makes 37th name added to the memorial for fallen officers
It’s a fear many families of law enforcement officers have in the back of their minds…
North and South Lakeland Road Closures to Slow Traffic
Heavy construction projects in south and north Lakeland require brief detours for commuters. Old Medulla Road in…
World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 over as a global health emergency Friday, marking a historic…
BEST SOUTHERN PIE EVER
Ingredients: ½ cup of buttermilk. 1 ¾ cups of sugar. 2 large eggs. 3 tbsps of…
The Brambler
I have so many childhood memories of ruining my clothes from picking wild blackberries. Nowadays I…
Darden buys Ruth’s Chris Steak House for about $715 million
The Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is being acquired by Darden Restaurants for about $715 million.…
State mandates cleanup of 9 Lakeland lakes with major water quality issues
Lakeland is known for its beautiful lakes, but the water quality has degraded in some of…
IN THE BEGINNING THERE WERE MOTHERS
Written by Van Yandell Luke 1: 26-27 “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was…
Congratulations to POLK COUNTY’S OWN Betty Holland
Congratulations to POLK COUNTY’S OWN Betty Holland, who became a PCSO deputy sheriff in 1993, and…
Light Up The Red
National Fallen Firefighters Association in honoring and remembering the sacrifice of America’s fallen fire heroes.
Polk Pride is still on schedule in Lakeland but Legislature passed a bill restricting drag shows in public
Florida’s move toward further restricting drag performances prompted one city to cancel an LGBTQ gathering, but…
‘Living his dream’: Mother of fallen Polk County deputy accepts awards on his behalf
Though he is not here to experience it, Shellie Lane finds solace in the fact her…
Meet Clarice and her new crew of four little ones
Meet Clarice and her new crew of four little ones. This happy scene almost didn’t take…
Clerk of Court: Resource shortage forces temporary closing of the Lakeland office on May 8
The Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court office in Lakeland will temporarily close starting May…
Lakeland still has a Semi-Pro Basketball team in town and we as a community need to support them – Lakeland Royals
As the 2023 FBA Basketball season kicks off the Reigning champions the Lakeland Royals are off…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a female teacher was recently arrested for kissing a…
Red Door Lakeland Closed
On Facebook, it was posted: Red Door no more…. It’s been a pleasure to serve Lakeland…
Davenport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Beloved Ambassador Dog
by Beyonca West Augustin It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our…
Hollywood braces for potential writers’ strike as deadline looms
The future of some of your favorite television and streaming shows could be in jeopardy if…
The Death of Print Media is Undeniable
The world has shifted online, thanks to Coronavirus. But COVID-19 has nothing to do with the fact that…
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board to Sue Disney in Response to Federal Lawsuit
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors voted to authorize legal action against…
Chinese-made drones grounded due to state regulations
Polk County law enforcement agencies have been forced to ground their drones because of recent changes…
Polk County Fire Rescue Promotes Captains and Driver/Engineers
After an almost two-month promotional assessment process, Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) has promoted 20 captains…
Movie Review – Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
By Bob Garver It’s hard to believe that the new big-screen adaptation of the classic…