The Polk County Board of County Commissioners in Bartow, Florida, has finalized its annual reorganization. The…
Month: November 2023
Florida pest, lawn worker exposes self to 2 customers while on the job, claims zipper was broken
A Florida pest and lawn service worker is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to…
Momma and friends Bingo
Join @thejunovibranz this Thursday for Bingo as we raise money for @campout.florida !! Come to @quinteassence…
SELFIES WITH SANTA IN HOLLIS GARDEN
Take your photo with Santa in the beautiful Hollis Garden. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Hollis…
SNOWFEST 2023 – A WALK IN THE SNOW – 43RD ANNIVERSARY
There will definitely be snow in the forecast for downtown Lakeland this holiday season. Snowfest 2023…
Aquiluminate
Definition: (verb) This luminous term combines “Aquila,” the Latin word for eagle and a constellation, with “illuminate,”…
A Tale of Citrus Resilience and Marketing Ingenuity: Frostproof Florida
Nestled in the heart of Polk County lies the city of Frostproof, synonymous with citrus resilience…
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG LAKELAND’S FESTIVE 5K RACE ALONG THREE PARKS TRAIL
The City of Lakeland is hosting the 9th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December…
SEU Choral Program to Perform at Carnegie Hall
This spring, 50 students from the choral program at Southeastern University (SEU) will have the opportunity…
Dealing with the challenges of Christmas.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place…
Florida Strawberry Festival announces final headliner for concert series
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced its final headliner for its 2024 concert series. Country music singer…
As the week brings colder overnight temperatures
As the week brings colder overnight temperatures, families rely on heaters to stay warm. To ensure…
Marty Krofft, co-creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and other iconic children’s shows, dies at 86
The world says goodbye to Marty Krofft, the legendary creator of cherished children’s TV series that…
Napoleon – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening…
Bugs, Rodents, and a Bull Frog in Lakeland Restaurants
One Polk County restaurant was ordered closed by inspectors because of rodent activity from Nov. 6…
Luminarythm
Definition: (noun) This rhythmic term combines “luminary,” signifying a celestial body or an influential person, with “rhythm,”…
5-year-old girl dies after crash involving Auburndale police truck
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was…
Where To Get A Live Christmas Tree In Lakeland
If you’re planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it’s a good idea…
Letter: DeSantis pushing dangerous bill targeting Florida LGBTQ community
To the Editor: The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is appalled at the introduction of HB599 by…
A Silent Echo of Industry’s Past: Bradley Junction Ghost Town
In the heart of Central Florida, the ghost town of Bradley Junction tells a tale of…
Ephemeraluxe
Definition: (adjective) This elegant term combines “ephemeral,” signifying something transitory or short-lived, with “luxe,” representing luxury and…
Teen Suffers Brain Injury After Rolling Over ATV
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified at about 3:46 pm Thursday, Nov 23rd of an ATV…
Lakeland Fire New Bunker Gear
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lakeland Fire Department (@lakelandfd)
Two Arrested for Selling Stolen Appliances from New Construction Homes
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office successfully arrested two individuals selling stolen appliances from new construction homes…
Book Review: Second Chance Magic by Michelle M. Pillow
From heartbreaking to heart-pounding to heartwarming, the author takes a deep dive into the plot twist…
Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Reubens
Ingredients Deselect All 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 8 slices rye bread 4 tablespoons Russian…
Pro-Trump Pastor Calls Evangelical DeSantis Supporter a ‘Street Whore’
The founder of Pastors for Trump, Jackson Lahmeyer, called an evangelical leader a “street whore” for accepting…
OIL SPILL POURS INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO
Crude Awakening A major oil spill off the coast of Louisiana has poured more than a…
Turkey Gravy Recall as Dire Warning Issued at Thanksgiving
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall ahead of Thanksgiving on turkey gravy from Seneca Foods Corporation’s…
Interfaith Coalition of Polk County to hold service in Lakeland on Nov. 26
The Interfaith Coalition of Polk County will hold its first annual “Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service” on…
Plant City man leads troopers on 123 mph chase with gun in the car
A Plant City man was accused of leading the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on a high-speed…
Lakeland Fire Responds to Structure Fire at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community
Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) responded to a structure fire yesterday evening, Wednesday, Nov 22, at approximately…
PLANT A SMALL FIELD OF GRAIN
By Van Yandell Isaiah 9: 3 “You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they…
Serendream
Definition: (noun) This tranquil term combines “serene,” signifying a state of calmness and tranquility, with “dream,” representing…
About the Fairness of “WEP” and “GPO”
I was married to my ex-husband for 30 years. For 14 of those years, I was…
‘I gotta go pee!’: Woman pulls pants down in aisle during Florida flight, video shows
A woman riding on a Frontier Airlines flight flashed her fellow passengers on Monday after pulling…
Polk County approves contract to build pathway along Wabash Avenue in Lakeland
The Polk County Commission voted Tuesday to spend $1.8 million to build a multiuse pathway along Wabash Avenue…
Florida Proposes Workplace Extension of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
A new bill has been introduced that seeks to extend the controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ provisions to various…
Change proposed for law enforcement complaints in Florida
By News Service of Florida, A House Republican this week proposed giving the state control of investigating…
Neo-Nazi Litterbug Is Spending Thanksgiving in the Slammer
The past month hasn’t given Jon Minadeo II much to be thankful for. But detractors of…
First Thanksgiving Was in Florida?
Just to add to all the historical confusion and speculation, there are a substantial number of…