On November 25, 2023, at 9:35 p.m. the victim was in the 800 block of North…
Month: November 2023
Letter: Ron DeSantis keeps on picking a fight with the Mouse – and keeps on losing, too
Is Disney too big for DeSantis to beat? A recent economic study released by Disney suggests Gov. Ron…
Substitute English Teacher Arrested For Sex Offenses Against 2 Polk Students
Two Lakeland charter school students said their substitute teacher sent them videos showing him masturbating, said…
Lakeland’s Memorial Blvd sees over 300 pedestrians a day, crosswalk compliance remains an issue
Ronald Anderson is one of the 300 pedestrians the Florida Department of Transportation says uses Memorial…
Senate committee investigating Florida’s state-backed home insurance company as private insurers flee
The US Senate Budget Committee is launching an investigation into whether Florida’s state-backed home and property insurance company…
Coca-Cola Truck Fire SR-400 Polk County
No injuries following a tractor-trailer fire along westbound Interstate 4 at US-27. The outside lane remains…
FL GOP Chair Accused Of Sexual Battery, Under Investigation: Report
The victim claims she was in a relationship with FL GOP chair Christian Ziegler, and his…
Galaxquisite
Definition: (adjective) This celestial term combines “galaxy,” representing a vast system of stars, with “exquisite,” signifying something…
THE BEARCAT WAS LOST
By Van Yandell Psalm 119:176 KJV “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy…
Orange County Legislative Delegation approves bill to revert Reedy Creek to original structure
UPDATE: Following a Republican walkout, a quorum was deemed to be not present, invalidating the vote. A…
FHP will be ticketing drivers who blow through Memorial Boulevard crosswalks today
Drivers who blow through the special, lit-up pedestrian crosswalks on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland will be ticketed…
‘Daily Show’ Guest Host Michelle Wolf Hits Ron DeSantis With A Big Biblical Burn
“ The Daily Show ” guest host Michelle Wolf sees a bit of one of Jesus’ followers in Florida Gov. Ron…
Local Lakeland Store Robbed of Donation Funds Intended for Resident’s Medical Expenses
A theft occurred at the Circle K store on 4415 Old Kathleen Road in Lakeland. A…
Florida Supreme Court rules Marsy’s Law privacy doesn’t apply to police officers
In a decision with major ramifications for police accountability across the state, the Florida Supreme Court ruled…
Humana is said to be in merger talks with rival Cigna
Louisville’s most prominent homegrown company is once again the subject of merger speculation. Humana Inc. is…
CHESTNUT ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT WILL CAUSE ROAD CLOSURE
WHO: Polk County Roads & Drainage Division WHAT: A portion of Chestnut Road will close WHY: …
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at approximately 10:58 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
We’re Planning to Claim at 62; What Do We Need to Know?
My wife (born May 1962) and I (born April 1963) are retired and will soon be…
Heads up from LFD! Live Fire Training
Lakeland Fire Department set to perform Live Fire Training at Lakeland Linder International Airport Lakeland Fire…
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Lakeland?
Send us your favorite light display in Lakeland. For many of us, taking in our neighbors’…
Menthol cig ban proposal leaves Ron DeSantis fuming
Florida’s Governor is grumbling about moves from the Joe Biden administration that could prohibit the sale of menthol…
Hillsborough Publix store recalls 11 beef products that might contain plastic
Temple Terrace Publix is recalling several of its ground beef products over the potential of “plastic…
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree where is the Christmas Tree at Munn Park? Resident starts up a petition for a Christmas Tree
Lakeland city staff threw the switch on Thanksgiving evening. Holiday lights instantly lit up archways, candy canes,…
FDLE continues to pursue leads and interviews for a missing woman out of Polk County
A woman who vanished from Polk County over seven years ago has not been forgotten. The…
Lakeland sales clerk arrested for selling alcohol to a 16-year-old
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted another round of Operation Pop Top checks at…
21-year-old motorcyclist dies after smashing into another car on Interstate 4
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday morning after colliding with a vehicle on Interstate 4, the Polk County…
Overturned CMV Crash I-75
Vehicle 1, a rock hauler tractor trailer, driven by a 45-year-old Tampa man, was traveling northbound…
Here’s how much Publix pays per hour in Florida
From actors, producers and writers in Hollywood, to service industry employees, 2023 brought waves of workers’ strikes and…
POLK MATH TEACHER ARREST FOR RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENT
Haines City Police Department arrested a 23-year-old math teacher today for having an inappropriate relationship with…
SEX OFFENDER CHARGED WITH LEWD BEHAVIOR WITH A MINOR CHILD IN LAKELAND
On November 22, 2023, the Polk County Deputies arrested 68 Yr Old Robert Earl Dick’s In…
LGBTQ+ and the holidays
The holiday season holds a unique significance for LGBTQ+ individuals. While festivities often emphasize togetherness, acceptance,…
Lunarique
Definition: (adjective) This captivating term combines “lunar,” relating to the moon, with “unique,” signifying something one-of-a-kind and…
Florida state official lay collapsed for 24 minutes outside Ron DeSantis’s office
Peter Antonacci, the chief elections fraud official, died after a heated meeting in the governor’s office…
Florida High School Suspends Top Officials for Allowing Trans Athlete on Girls’ Team
A recent incident at Monarch High School in Florida has sparked controversy and administrative changes. The school’s principal,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that three of Florida’s airports are ranked near the bottom…
Fatal crash slows traffic on I-4
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 4 near…
How to watch popular holiday movies and TV specials this season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Several networks have announced their 2023 holiday movie…
Helping Reduce Child Car Deaths During the Holidays
Safe Kids Florida Suncoast and State Farm® Team Up to Keep Kids Safe on the Road…
Publix Employees Federal Credit Union inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies to modernize mortgage operations
Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination…