On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3000 block…
Month: June 2023
Former Polk County educator leaves school system for LGBTQ+ activism
Some members of the LGBTQ+ community say recognizing Pride Month is more important this year, in…
Recruit Night
Monday, June 26th @ 7:30PMSkate World Lakeland911 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Wanna be…
A PORTION OF EAST ORANGE STREET WILL CLOSE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close a portion of East Orange Street to…
Drug trafficking organization investigation leads to search warrants, drug seizures, and twelve arrests
A family with a long history of illegal narcotics sales in Winter Haven was at the…
Conviction Of Former Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detective Overturned
A state appeals court Friday tossed out the conviction of a former Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
Red White & KABOOM!
The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances…
Part-time Florida residents may see home insurance rates double by Citizens Insurance
Another group of home insurance customers is expected to see a significant double-digit rate hike. Part-time…
Tropical Storm Cindy weakening expected in the coming days
As of 5 p.m. Friday, Tropical Storm Cindy had sustained winds at 50 mph with gusts…
South Lakeland Chick-fil-A should reopen Monday after adding a third drive-thru lane and remodeling
A much-awaited third drive-thru lane at the South Florida Avenue Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland could be…
U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell blocks Florida’s new drag show law
A federal court blocked Florida’s new drag show law, ruling the state’s effort to bar children from attending…
Terry Sandlak Founder of TLC PetSnip assaults an employee
Editorial The Lakeland Gazette recently did an article on TLC PetSnips on June 5, 2023, Staff…
Crab stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit with a Lemon butter sauce
Cheddar Bay Stuffed Biscuit Ingredients 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp…
WHY IS THIS PAINT CAN IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
Written by Van Yandell Romans 14: 17 “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter…
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – LAKELAND opened TODAY
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – LAKELAND opened TODAY at Lake Miriam Crossing! We’ve never been to one,…
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden…
Federal judge knocks down Florida’s Medicaid Ban on gender-affirming treatment
“Gender identity is real. The record makes this clear,” U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said. A…
Tropical Depression 4 could become Cindy within 48 hours; Bret still pushes west
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression Four has formed in the Atlantic Ocean behind…
DeSantis’ office acknowledges golf simulator from a wealthy donor raising ethics concerns
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Wednesday the state has in its possession a golf…
4th of July: Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe Holiday
Independence Day is just ahead, and your plans might include fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or…
Mori Hosseini loaned a golf simulator to Governor’s Mansion after Ron DeSantis took over
Homebuilding magnate Mori Hosseini donated a pricey golf simulator to the Governor’s Mansion in 2019, after Ron DeSantis…
SPAY & NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
At the Humane Society of Polk County, part of our no-kill vision is to reduce the…
Congratulations to Cindy Clemmons
Congratulations to Cindy Clemmons, Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Relations for Lakeland Electric, who received the…
Money Monday and Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase
06/26/2023 12:00 PM – 06/26/2023 5:00 PM Florida Children’s Museum | 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd Lakeland,…
Walmart and Sam’s Club introduce ‘game-changing’ new feature at hundreds of stores across the country: ‘It’s a big win’
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, Walmart has announced plans to build EV charging stations at thousands…
Meet Catalina
Catalina is well-known and a favorite at the shelter. She sits on her “throne” most of…
City Cape Coral fires Rob Hernandez found his claims is city manager unsubstantiated – Now hired by the City of Lakeland
An investigator hired by the City of Cape Coral found claims of racism and anti-gay actions…
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act restricts sales of kratom products to those under 21
A new law concerning the sale and distribution of kratom goes into effect on July 1,…
“We Just Shot Ourselves in the Foot” — Disney Firefighter Union Leader Speaks Out as Contract Is Stalled
Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) continues to be…
Polk County officials confirm the second case of rabies in 2023
This case comes after a dead bat was found in a dog’s mouth For the second…
$79,160,000,000 Exits US Banking System in One Week as Deposit Flight Resumes
People are once again pulling large amounts of cash out of the US banking system. According…
Tropical Storm Bret expected to dissipate by the weekend
Tropical Storm Bret as it moves westward across the Atlantic Ocean. Thankfully for us in Florida,…
TRAFFIC ALERT for Alachua County
As of 6-20-23 at 7:34 am Traffic Alert Alachua County: A overturned tractor-trailer and subsequent chemical spill…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 4:12 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
A generation ago, an oversized, one-eyed alligator stole the hearts of Lakeland residents
Known as Blinky or One-Eyed Joe, the 11-foot beast held court…
TROPICAL STORM BRET
Tropical Storm Bret Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023 500 PM AST…
Florida ranked one of the least patriotic states by WalletHub
WalletHub ranked Florida fifth to last in their list of “Most Patriotic States in America of…
Juneteenth
Lift every voice and sing in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day on June 19,…
Tropical Depression Three
At the moment there are no threats to the United States with this system, but parts…