Photos by Thomas Hagerty The young man is Jesse Clark of Lakeland, a recent graduate of…
Month: September 2023
‘He had a heart as big as any superhero’: Family of Good Samaritan killed in Polk County hit-and-run seeks justice
“He had a heart as big as any superhero,” said Shelley Sanders. Sanders’ stepson, Brandon Sanders,…
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the theme for its 89th annual event – “Out of This World!”
“The sky’s the limit,” said Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson. “Our board of directors, staff…
Florida corrections sergeant arrested for domestic violence battery in Polk County
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him…
Education advocates say FL needs more transparency on school vouchers
Nearly three dozen Florida education advocates and non-profits are demanding the state be more transparent about…
EMBRACE AN OLD REALITY
By Van Yandell Genesis 45: 7-8 “And God sent me before you to preserve for you…
Publix named one of best retail workplaces for 10th year in a row
Publix has been named one of the best retail workplaces for the 10th year in a…
Will Opening a Joint Account Affect My Disabled Father’s “SSI?”
I live in Michigan and my senior disabled father lives in rural Kentucky. His income is…
State Takes Aim at New COVID Booster
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Continuing a long-running clash with federal health…
Electric Vehicle Fee Proposed
By The News Service of Florida Florida electric vehicle owners would pay a registration fee aimed…
Polk City man dies in 3-vehicle accident on State Road 33
A 26-year-old Polk County man was killed Tuesday night and two other people were injured in…
Emergency Closure of Adams Street in Auburndale
The City of Auburndale notified Polk County Tuesday afternoon, September 12, of an emergency closure of…
15-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Driveway
The body of a gunshot victim discovered Tuesday morning on St. Paul Drive in Winter Haven…
McDonald’s removing soda fountains from dining rooms
The days of going to fill and refill your own soft drinks at McDonald’s could be…
CDC advisers recommend updated COVID shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
The latest vaccines are expected to become available within two days after the CDC director signs…
McCarthy announces Biden impeachment inquiry Where does Florida’s delegation stand
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., directed a House committee Tuesday to open a formal impeachment…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the State of Florida Supreme Court held oral arguments…
Shooting at Jade Fox Lounge UPDATE
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:51 a.m., a shooting occurred outside the Jade Fox Lounge,…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeking suspect who fled from a fatal hit & run crash east of Lake Wales Monday morning
The Traffic Homicide unit from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two related crashes that…
Disney and Spectrum announce deal ending blackout of Disney-owned channels like ESPN
The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications, owner of Spectrum Cable, announced a new deal to…
Hostess the maker of Twinkies and Ho Hos is being purchased by J.M. Smucker in a $5.6 billion deal
The two companies announced the transaction Monday, with the jelly maker saying that the purchase expands…
Nearly 1000 Sexual Offenders live within 5 miles of city hall
Currently, 31 Sexual Offender(s)/Predator(s) in POLK have NO address, and their location is unknown.
The Nun II – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Nun II” is the ninth film in the “Conjuring Universe,” a…
By the Numbers: County Abortion Totals
By The News Service of Florida A new state report shows that 51,253 abortions had been…
Man arrested for driving into a Lakeland home
A man was arrested for driving into a Lakeland home and leaving a hole with his…
Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market
With over 80 vendors & food trucks from all across Central FL (and even one from…
4-year-old boy dies after drowning in Lakeland, deputies say
A 4-year-old boy is dead after deputies say he drowned Saturday afternoon in Lakeland. At 5:28…
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion,…
Former Lakeland High School teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child pornography
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in…
FREE Gun Lock
Thanks to our partnership with the League of Women Voters in Polk County, we are providing…
A group of Lakeland homeowners are calling on city officials to create a temporary Fire Station 8 given four and a half years later the city still doesn’t have a site to build a permanent station on.
According to Gloria Hodgdon, president of Foxwood Lake Estates, She has asked Lakeland commissioners if they…
Innocence
Author Shukdeb Sen is based in Florida, USA. Shukdeb is releasing Innocence, a historical fiction book on 15th September. The…
Blue Line Bears Foundation
When Megan O’Grady from Cape Coral was just 14 years old, five Dallas Police Officers were…
A new sinkhole in Lakeland opens near Scott Lake
A new sinkhole in Polk County opened Friday morning, the second sinkhole to do so this…
Kitty Cat Lounge opens on Saturday
Cindy Skop will open the Kitty Cat Lounge in downtown Lakeland at 946 E. Orange St. this Saturday.…