Hurry up and chill your martini glass now! Because September 29th is National Biscotti day. And…
Month: September 2023
Polk County parent pleads for additional safety measures in school zone
A Polk County mother of young children is pleading for change after catching numerous people speeding and illegally…
WHAT CHRISTIANS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISRAEL
By Van Yandell Zechariah 12: 3 “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome…
Polk County Commissioners to Discuss Key County Matters and Proposed Smoking Ban in Public Parks on September 29
The Bartow, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is set to hold its Agenda Review and…
Polk County School leaders consider removing sexual orientation and gender identity
Polk County School leaders are considering how to word a new discrimination policy. It’s not what’s…
I-4 corridor is Florida’s fastest growing region but with that comes successes and challenges
At a conference in Lakeland, business and community leaders explored and addressed the explosive population growth…
It’s Rattlesnake Season in Florida but There’s No Reason to Be Alarmed
Did you know this is a very busy time of year for rattlesnakes; it’s their breeding…
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted a two-day Clinician Awareness Program (CAP) created by the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative (FFSHC)
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted a two-day Clinician Awareness Program (CAP) created by the Florida Firefighters…
Polk Theater – Forever Elvis ’73 Concert Coming to Lakeland
Sun Events is thrilled to be bringing our concerts back to Lakeland this season! Join us…
CYCLEMANIA
CELEBRATING BICYCLES, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND MASS TRANSIT MUNN PARK ON OCTOBER 28TH Florida is celebrating Mobility…
FHP and Partner Agencies Recover Fentanyl Liquid Cocaine and Methamphetamine Concealed in Cleaning Supplies During Weeklong Operation
Last week, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida National Guard…
National Day of Student Prayer
Students at Lake Gibson High and Fort Meade Middle-Senior taking part in the National Day of…
Idalia Agriculture Losses Pile Up
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida In the second preliminary report on agricultural…
23/24 Strawberry season has officially started!
The 23/24 Strawberry season has officially started! The first day of planting started early this morning!
Jose Chaidez of Haines City has been arrested in Lake County
***UPDATE: SEPT. 27th AT 10:30AM***The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that 35-year-old Jose Chaidez…
The Five Most Haunted Places In Florida
There are several places in Florida that are rumored to be haunted, including: It is worth…
Harmoniquest
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “harmony,” the state of peaceful coexistence and agreement, with “quest,” signifying…
Why did Ron DeSantis go limp when Georgia-Pacific abandoned a small Florida town?
By Florida Politics He launched a legislative blitz against Disney when it dared to weigh in on a…
Viva la Fiesta! Experience the Magic of the 2023 Annual Hispanic Festival – A Night of Culture Color and Celebration!
Attention, Lakeland residents! Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2023 Annual Hispanic Festival is back…
Fatal Crash Investigation/600 block of East Parker Street
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 10:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block…
Florida Is Somehow Shocked to Find Nazis Are Growing in Numbers
Florida markets itself as a vacation wonderland: warm weather, cool breezes, beaches, palm trees, and theme parks.…
Roaches got part of a Broward Publix bakery shutdown
The bread display rack at a Davie Publix’s bakery got taken out of business Friday and the problem…
Arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and more …
On Sunday, September 24th, PCSO deputies responded to a residential area in the area of Mercury…
LPD Detectives seeking information in 2022 Homicide. $5000 reward offered by Heartland Crime Stoppers
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 1000…
LFD in Action – Jaws of Life
LFD firefighters responded yesterday (Sept 25) to a motor vehicle crash at Griffin Road. The driver…
Two sales clerks were arrested for illegal alcohol sales during a special operation
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office checked another six stores on Monday, September 25, 2023,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis recently suspended some school scholarships? Last Friday,…
Death Penalty in Child Rapes to Take Effect
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida A new law that could lead to…
Public Service Announcement – Clean your dyer vent today
Did you know that neglecting to clean your dryer’s lint screen could lead to a dangerous…
Violent and Disturbed Polk County Man Goes On Chaotic Rampage
A violent and unhinged 35-year-old man is wanted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for battering…
Polk County SR-400 MM40
A large amount of spilled gravel has closed the two outside lanes of eastbound SR-400 at…
Missing – Ellie Crawford
Ellie Crawford, ran away from her dad’s home in N. Lakeland last Friday night. She is…
Proactively Protecting Lakeland
On September 22, 2023, at 12:29 p.m., officers were proactively patrolling the area of a motel…
Publix will now offer cheaper prescription medications
Publix, based in Lakeland, Fla., is partnering with a pharmacy program company to offer cheaper prescription medications…
Florida to receive $58 million in federal funds for railway projects
Of the $1.4 billion in rail infrastructure funding announced by the Biden administration on Monday, more…
Family of sole survivor in deadly Plant City train crash asks for prayers
A train and SUV collision in Plant City is leaving some loved ones heartbroken after it…
PEACE RIVER CENTER OPENS CHILDREN’S RESILIENCY CAMPUS
When Nan Langston took her first tour of the new Children’s Resiliency Campus for Peace River…
FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY
51-year-old Fernando Gonzalez of Lakeland was charged with battery domestic violence for pushing his girlfriend during…
Expen4bles – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Outside of what you see on the posters, the “Expendables” movies have…