Russell Rogers, a school athletic director and coach who worked at Van Guard School in Lake…
Day: September 28, 2023
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…