City commissioners are expected to vote Monday on whether to install automatic license plate detection readers…
Month: September 2023
Florida Nemours Children’s Hospital treats first patient with gene therapy
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, has been recognized as an official treatment site for gene therapy to…
Hyundai and Kia recall 3.4 million vehicles over fire risk advise outdoor parking
Discover why Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and urging…
If marijuana is rescheduled will it be legalized nationwide?
The legalization of marijuana has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent years, with many…
Unnecessary Farce
By Paul Slade Smith Directed by Lawrence Lesher Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In…
Progressive won’t renew 100,000 insurance policies
By Florida Politics The company is working to transition policies to another company and says it…
Mi Pueblo Flea Market photos
By Tom Hagerty 2701 Swindell Road. Lakeland, FL 33805 SATURDAY 8 AM TO 4 PM SUNDAY…
Phenomix
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “phenomenal,” signifying something extraordinary and exceptional, with “remix,” suggesting a creative…
RP Funding Center Arena Set for New $2.6 Million Roof
The City Commission on Monday is scheduled to approve spending $2.6 million to replace the arena’s…
A Look at Where Florida Publix Stores Are Allegedly Removing Meat Counters
One of the things that arguably sets Publix apart from discount grocers such as Aldi is…
TS Philippe and Rina
Philippe and Rina are both 45 mph tropical storms well east of the islands. Neither system…
Federal Bill Collapses Shutdown Looms: What It Means For FL Residents
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch effort to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed Friday, thrusting…
Healthcare Becoming More Accessible for Polk County Residents
Beginning October 1, healthcare will be more accessible for Polk County’s medically vulnerable residents. At their…
Sample Nov 7th ballot and voting locations
Precincts 111, 117 and 125 vote at: (Click here for map) Believers’ Fellowship Church, 5240 N Socrum Loop Rd …
Lakeland woman gets jail time for Jan. 6 Capitol riot charge
A Lakeland woman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a charge connected to the…
Family killed in Plant City train crash remembered
More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to remember the family killed in a Plant City when the…
Bathroom Law Faces Court Challenge
By Dara Kam – The News Service of Florida A group of transgender and nonbinary people…
UAW asks 7,000 more members to join the strike
In its third week on strike, United Auto Worker Union President Shawn Fain called on an…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history has died
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer for women in politics in California and Washington who spent more than 30…
Wanted – 23-year-old Travis Panier
23-year-old Travis Panier is a wanted man. He is wanted in Polk County and also Pasco…
Solavibes
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “solitude,” the state of being alone and peaceful, with “vibes,” representing…
ONE POT LASAGNA SOUP
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage 10 Lasagna Noodles 1 Onion, chopped…
Russell Rogers a school athletic director and coach arrested for soliciting a prostitute
Russell Rogers, a school athletic director and coach who worked at Van Guard School in Lake…
MULTI-VEHICLE PILE UP ON HWY 27 BLOCKING TRAFFIC
Update: Sixteen cars and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash Thursday evening in Polk County,…
DCF Case manager arrested for lying about home visits with foster kids
A former case manager working under the Florida Department of Children’s and Families (DCF) was arrested…
New Florida laws go into effect on October 1st. Here’s how they might impact you
A number of new laws passed during the 2023 legislative session are set to take effect…
3 Lakeland teens arrested for drive-by shootings ‘motivated by revenge’
Three Lakeland teens were arrested in connection to a series of Polk County drive-by shootings “motivated…
Spread local love this holiday season with Catapult’s Holiday Gift Boxes are filled with locally sourced gifts and goodies
If you are looking to share your love for local products this holiday season, Catapult has…
LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE
NEW PARADE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by…
Claims Paid After Gas Contamination
By The News Service of Florida About 1,550 consumers were potentially affected after an incident last…
“Operation Traffic Stop 2”: Polk County Sherriff Office human-trafficking sting nets 219 arrests
Polk County officials announced Thursday that they made more than 200 human trafficking-related arrests during a…
Hell’s fire – treat others the way you want to be treated.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Do you worry about going to hell? Will you burn there in…
FWC launches new public reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is researching a virus present in Florida known…
New Florida Law Restricts Student Usage of Cell Phones in Classrooms
Earlier this year Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that restricts student usage of cell…
Lakeland teen files to run for U.S. House, though he’s too young to serve
Lately, it seems that political discussions around age. President Joe Biden is running for re-election at age…
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy Closure Leaves Some Customers with Questions
Getting prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will no longer be an option for…
Benequivocal
Definition: (adjective) This captivating term combines “benevolence,” signifying kindness and goodwill, with “equivocal,” suggesting something open to…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block…