The order came after a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Tennessee on behalf of the…
Month: October 2023
Update: Aldi agrees to purchase Winn-Dixie; Fresco y Más to be spun off
Harvey’s Supermarket stores to also be sold German grocery giant Aldi has agreed to purchase Florida-based…
Historic Lakeland Home Sells for $1M
A historic 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,009,900 on October 20th. Located at…
Polk County Sheriff – Secure Your Firearms “Stop Leaving Guns In Your Vehicles”
In a growing concern for public safety, Florida authorities are issuing a stern reminder to residents:…
The 2023 Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival!
Photos by the City of Lakeland Participants brought their creativity to Lake Hollingsworth where they made…
UPDATE: $10M RICE Engine That Derailed is Insured and ‘100% Fixable’
Derailment: “Preliminarily, it looks like something caused the switch arm to be thrown,” said Cathryn Lacy,…
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
Is there a time limit on happiness and getting free candy? Depending on whom you ask,…
2023 Orange Cup Regatta
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here to see other photos For 85 years Lake Hollingsworth in…
Bonnet Springs Park one-year birthday bash
Photos by Amy Robinson Amy Robinson and her daughter Aria arrived at Bonnet Springs Park for…
Aquavibes
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “aqua,” representing water, and “vibes,” signifying the atmosphere or feelings of…
Letters
Letter – Gov. DeSantis’ new gig takes flight Glad to see Gov. DeSantis initiating evacuation flights…
DeSantis appoints Polk Sheriff’s Office lawyer Anne Gibson to Polk County Court
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Anne Gibson of Winter Haven to fill an opening as…
Dennis Odisho receives a huge endorsement
“Truly an honor to be officially endorsed by the City of Lakeland’s Fraternal Order of Police…
Florida bill would aim to ‘invalidate’ the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman
Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, filed a bill this week that aims to repeal the state constitution’s definition…
Lakeland City Commissioners voted unanimously this week to accept a $1.685 million grant from the FDEP to help remove algae from Lake Bonnet
Lakeland City Commissioners voted unanimously this week to accept a $1.685 million grant from the Florida…
Urgent Plea for Information on a 35-year-old Missing Man Brian Klecha
The community and family members are desperately seeking answers in the mysterious disappearance of Brian Klecha, a 35-year-old…
PCSO’s Operation Gangs & Guns busts Lakeland gang for gun thefts and 38 car burglaries
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested six gang members who committed at least…
Lakeland Veterans Day Parade
The Polk County Veterans Council is hosting the Lakeland Veterans Day Parade that takes place immediately…
Letter – Radioactive realities
Florida shouldn’t dismiss road projects too quickly I am not a toxicologist, but I am familiar…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour
Guess what opens this weekend?? Get SCARED at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour.…
$10,000 Reward Remains Available for Information Related to October 2022 Homicide Investigation
This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of 17-year-old Tye Ketchum. The family has given permission…
INITIATIVE SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND DRUGS OFF THE STREETS BY LPD
Over the past several weeks, LPD officers and detectives conducted a proactive initiative focused on the…
Keep Working, somebody has to pay for all this
Dr. Glenn Mollette Prayers for the devastated people in the Middle East. Prayers for the families…
As FL Winn Dixie Stores Begin To Transfer Prescriptions Per The Aldi Acquisition and Some Aren’t Happy
In August of 2023, Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers sold around 400 Winn Dixie stores (including many in…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in Municipal Elections
Registered voters in the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade, Lakeland, and Winter Haven who are planning…
Comedy Event on Veterans Day at the Polk
Promo code vetsday25 that will take 25% off for everyone Ticket link TaxEvasionTour.eventbrite.com
Ex-Rep. Harding Sentenced to Four Months
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida A federal judge Thursday sentenced former state…
SEU to Hold Fall Wind Ensemble Concert at Bush Chapel
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present its Fall Wind Ensemble Concert at Bush Chapel…
Update to the derailment of the RICE engine
One of the RICE engines was damaged during the derailment, but according to Lakeland Electric that…
Roadblock Crash I-75
A tractor trailer was traveling southbound on I-75 near Milepost 293 in the outside lane when…
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups crumbled saltine crackers (roughly one pack) 1 cup…
Gospel Inc. is sharing a documentary featuring its work among people experiencing homelessness
Gospel, Inc. is sharing a documentary featuring its work among people experiencing homelessness and how Lakelanders…
‘They’re kind of creepy’: Halloween display turns heads in Lakeland
Over the last few years, a Halloween display in a Lakeland neighborhood has been raising eyebrows.…
BONNET SPRINGS PARK CELEBRATES INAUGURAL HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland welcomed its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday with “Bienvenido!” The…
GEICO lays off 2000 jobs including some from their Lakeland offices
GEICO, one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, announced Thursday that it is laying off 2,000…
Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show this Weekend at Lake Mirror
If you’re a classic car enthusiast or just someone who can appreciate the craftsmanship and upkeep…
Orange Cup Regatta this Weekend at Lake Hollingsworth
For the 85th year, power racing boats in 11 different classes will compete on Lake Hollingsworth, known…
Glamoura
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “glamour,” signifying an alluring beauty and charm, with “aura,” representing the…
Statistics from Polk County Animal Control
Statistics from Polk County Animal Control. Well frankly because it is so upsetting when we compile…