The Lakeland Public Library’s new Kelly Branch is set to open on Monday, Sept. 18 at Kelly Recreation…
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Polk teachers union files grievance over faulty air conditioning in 15 schools
It’s too hot to teach in “sweltering” Polk County school classrooms, the county’s teachers union said Thursday…
Pita Pit (Lakeland) is closing for good Last Day Aug 31
Facebook Statement: The time has come to close the doors. We are so proud to be…
Traffic backup N98 by Nick n’ Moes car wash
The car flipped over as part of a collision and caught on fire. The people inside…
Update: Wanted Jacksonville man with child pornography charges kills himself following a standoff with Polk County Sheriff’s Office SWAT
A Jacksonville man killed himself Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2023, concluding an armed standoff with the…
The First Recorded Pizza Delivery Was in 1889
In 1880s Naples, pizza was a staple food for the working class, although the nobility turned…
SEU Welcomes Elaine Thompson as Distinguished Professor
Southeastern University (SEU) has recently announced the hire of Elaine C. Thompson, Ph.D., as the institution’s…
Hurricane Season Forecast Bumped Up
By The News Service of Florida A “near-normal” forecast has become an “above-normal” forecast as this…
The Animal Killer Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd files for reelection
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has filed to run for reelection in 2024, according to county…
Sumo Sushi closed
Facebook statement: I am sad to announce that Sumo Sushi has recently closed. To all the…
‘Dangerously Hot’ Temps Excessive Heat Advisories Continue In Florida
Excessive heat advisories remain in place Thursday for much of Florida as cities throughout the state…
46 congregations depart Florida Methodist Conference
The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church has approved the departures of another 46 congregations. Members of…