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Month: November 2023
Fla. House candidate pleads guilty to misdemeanor for incident at Lakeland clinic and pays fine
An abortion-rights activist now running for the Florida Legislature pled guilty to a charge of attempting…
Aetherflow
Definition: (noun) This mystical term combines “aether,” representing the essence that fills the universe, with “flow,” signifying…
Lakeland’s cart transit system Squeeze to relaunch lunch service on weekdays
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority’s board of directors approved restarting The Squeeze’s lunch service Monday to Friday…
Lakeland nonprofit feeds hungry kids
In Polk County, an important mission relies almost solely on volunteers. KidsPACK makes sure students in…
An appeals court lifted Trump’s gag order, clearing the way for him to insult the judge’s staff again
An appellate judge on Thursday lifted, for now, a gag order that had barred Donald Trump…
Publix challenging Kroger with expansion into Kentucky
Publix is nearly synonymous with Florida. If you’re in the Sunshine State, you’re rarely more than an hour…
The Repeal of Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is filed in the state Senate
By The News Service of Florida A Senate Republican is again seeking to repeal the state’s…
The McRib is back in Florida
It’s back — the saucy, oftentimes elusive McRib has returned to the Sunshine State. Last year, many McRib…
Drag show performers can get back to work without establishments getting shut down or losing permits
Drag show performers can get back to work without establishments getting shut down or losing permits…
NHC expects Tropical Storm Vince to form in the Caribbean on Friday
An area of low pressure, Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two, over the west-central Caribbean Sea is forecast…
GREAT AMERICAN TEACH-IN
EDUCATE…..MOTIVATE…..INSPIRE LPD loves to invest in the most important things in life…OUR KIDS! It was our…
2 arrested in largest counterfeit goods seizure in US history, retailing at more than $1 billion
Two people have been arrested in the largest seizure of counterfeit goods in US history, including…
Polk County Employee to Be Honored By State Commission
Polk County employee Burt McKee will be honored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management/State Emergency…
PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid has received the Administrator Advocacy Award
Superintendent Fred Heid has received the Administrator Advocacy Award from the Florida Association for Media in…
Stellarity
Definition: (noun) This celestial term combines “stellar,” signifying anything related to stars or outstanding quality, with “clarity,”…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on Combee Road
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a commercial structure fire at 2940 Combee Rd. S.,…
Momma and Friends charity bingo
Join Lux at Quintessence this Thursday for Momma and Friends charity bingo as we raise money…
I-4 crash slows the Polk County commute to a crawl
A crash on Interstate 4 in Polk County on Thursday caused major traffic delays. The crash…
Man arrested for arson after lighting Lakeland food pantry on fire
A man lit a food pantry on fire Wednesday night in the area of Combee Road…
Be a winner and give thanks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Here are some tips for Thanksgiving. Be Thankful. Thanksgiving season is a…
73 Restaurants Owned by Florida Franchisee File for Bankruptcy
Starboard Group, a Florida-based restaurant operator, has placed its Wendy’s restaurants into bankruptcy protection. The business operates…
DON’T EAT YOUR SEED CORN
By Van Yandell Ephesians 5: 20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the…
A Lakeland Success Story Rooted in Christian Principles, Now Honored as “Best of the Best” by GAF
Founded in 2018 on unwavering Christian principles, Stronghold Roofing & Solar has grown from humble beginnings…
Vet Fest Takes Place On Saturday November 18th
WHAT: Vets Fest: Connecting Central Florida Veterans to the VA Benefits they have earned. WHO: All…
Zephyrapture
Definition: (noun) This poetic term combines “zephyr,” signifying a soft, gentle breeze, with “rapture,” representing a state…
Lakeland Linder will be discussing proposed flight changes
Lakeland Linder International Airport has been working on flight path changes to address residents’ noise complaints.…
Gangs in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff says they see the same problem every other town their size is…
Florida-Headquartered and “Most Loved” Retailer Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds of Employees
There are many well-known businesses and retailers that are based in Florida. Examples are Publix, Bealls,…
This City in Florida Is Smoking More Weed than Anywhere Else in the State
Weed, also known as marijuana or cannabis, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant. It…
Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Made in Florida
A new bill has been introduced in Florida (HB 435) that seeks to prohibit the sale of lab-grown…
Nearly 100 Years of Automotive History Crosses the Block at the 2024 Lakeland Fall Collector Car Auction
2023 has been a successful year in so many ways for Carlisle Auctions and its parent…
Legoland Florida to build a new Sea Life aquarium and add Ferrari ride in 2024
Legoland Florida Resort has announced plans for a major expansion next year by building a Sea…
TAX COLLECTOR WARNS HOMEOWNERS OF ‘PACE’ HOME SERVICE LOAN OFFERS
The Tax Collector for Polk County, Joe G. Tedder, is urging homeowners to beware and to…
Alligator activity is closing a popular trail at Circle B again
Alligator Alley, or at least a portion of it, again belongs to the alligators alone. Recent…
Venus hostage situation
At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to…
Pop musician Pink announced her plan to give away 2,000 banned books at her coming Florida concerts
She teamed up with PEN America and the Florida bookstore Books & Books to combat book…