LakelandPD is investigating a fatal traffic crash in the 200 Block of N. Lake Parker Ave.…
Month: August 2023
Polk County reverses course to hold partisan elections after state insistence
Polk County will reverse its requirements to run for constitutional offices after the Florida Department of…
A group of residents has asked some Lakeland officials to put an end to charity drag brunch
Pastor Jonathan Friedt of Believers Fellowship Church passed out copies he made of an advertisement for…
Momma And Friends Show
Momma and Friends Family Friendly Show! 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Join Momma Ashley Rose and…
Want a friend? Be a friend
By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have heard this before. I went out to find a…
JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE NOW OPEN IN LAKELAND
Grand Opening celebration August 19-20 WHAT: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice and Gelati shop that encourages…
Average Gas Prices Top $3.80
By The News Service of Florida Florida gasoline prices surged again last week, as pump prices…
10 ‘Claim’ Bills Filed for the 2024 Session
By The News Service of Florida A man shot in the neck by a Lakeland police…
DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ bills are costing Florida millions of dollars in business
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped…
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Bad news, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fans, new installment “Mutant Mayhem” gets…
Chick-fil-A prototype shop
Chick-fil-A is trying out new ideas to meet customers’ needs. They are testing a four-lane drive-thru…
A COVID-19 summer surge is hitting Florida
Another COVID-19 wave is sweeping into Florida, but unlike previous summers, this one has been far less dangerous.…
Meet Orange Julius
Our sweet, little fellow, Julius, is now all healed and ready for adoption. He is approximately…
Lakeland Christian students take on Bassmaster
All Easton Morrow and RJ Sanger think about is fishing at Lakeland Christian School. Luckily, it’s…
‘Only shelter I have is my car’: Recent high school grad living in a car on the brink of homelessness
Car insurance is on the rise and it’s taking a toll on drivers who are unable…
Major Citrus Grower Sees 51 Percent Decrease
By The News Service of Florida Alico, Inc., a major Florida citrus grower, saw its harvest…
State Fires Back on Union Dues Deductions
By The News Service of Florida The state this week urged a federal judge to reject…
COMMON GROUND PARK WILL CLOSE FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
Common Ground Park will close from August 21st through August 25th for necessary tree work. There are a…
Publix again asks to tear down Citrus Mutual building for parking again
Publix Supermarkets Inc. has proposed plans to build its technology campus in downtown Lakeland, bringing hundreds…
18th Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival at Lake Hollingsworth
Ready, get set, GO!! It’s that time of year again to get on board and join…
NBPA condemns Orlando Magic for making a donation to Ron DeSantis
The Orlando Magic have been under fire this week, and it’s a mess entirely of their…
Father remembers teen who died in a triple fatal crash as ‘An old soul’
To his parents, Gage Rogerson was not your average 16-year-old. Described as an “old soul,” the…
Attempt to Identify
On July 28, an unknown white female entered the Walmart located at 2120 Highway 92 W,…
Inmate Executed in 1988 Brevard Murder
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida More than 35 years after he raped…
Emu was on the loose and then arrested it was so Emusing!!!
On Monday, July 31st, the PCSO received a call about an emu running around the Thornhill…
Dispute Erupts Over AP Psychology Course
By Ryan Dailey – The News Service of Florida Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation…
Governor Ron DeSantis’s true colors are coming out
Governor Ron DeSantis, it’s so funny, that you hate LGBQTIA+ people but you recognize and award…
Polk Theatre delays reopening again as repairs continue
The Polk Theatre in Lakeland has delayed its planned reopening as repair work continues following a rupture of…
EL NINO AND SOLOMON’S WISDOM
By Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 1: 7 “All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea…
Auburndale man charged for not securing gun in boy’s accidental fatal shooting
An Auburndale man faces prosecution for failing to safely store a firearm after a 12-year-old boy accidentally…
Lakeland house fire caused by possible electrical issues
An early morning fire in Lakeland on Thursday was caused by electrical issues, according to the…
Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church to vote Saturday on the departures of 46 congregations
For the second time this year, the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church will convene Saturday to…
3-vehicle crash 3 teens killed in Lakeland
Three teenagers were killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night. The crash happened in front of…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on Holden Road
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire on Holden Road in Lakeland…
“Hot Rod Rendezvous” at the Lake Mirror Classic
Plans are in the works to elevate the “Hot Rod Rendezvous” at the Lake Mirror Classic…
Floridians Continue Cutting Landlines
By The News Service of Florida Landlines continue to be cut in Florida, while the overall…
Jack Smith Admits Mistake in Trump Mar-a-Lago Tapes
Jack Smith Admits Mistake in Trump Mar-a-Lago Tapes Special counsel Jack Smith and his team admitted to a…