Like many origin stories, NORAD’s mission to track Santa began by accident. In 1955 a young child, trying to reach Santa, dialed the…
Day: December 20, 2023
Petalution
Definition: (noun) This poetic term combines “petal,” representing the delicate and colorful parts of a flower, with…
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year. LPD officers enjoyed being elves for…
Questions that Sheriff Grady Judd will not answer on the Rebecca Sedwick 2013 case
Questions: The bullying question? “The more I look at these files, the more livid I am…
Former Wildwood Quarterback Nate Mikell Transfers to Southeastern University
Former Wildwood Middle High School quarterback Nate Mikell has decided to transfer from Gannon University to…
Lakeland REALTORS® Presents Annual Awards
Lakeland Realtors held its annual Installation & Awards Luncheon at the Magnolia Building on Friday, December…
Lakeland Realtors Installs 2024 Officers and Directors
Lakeland Realtors installed the association’s 2024 officers and directors during its annual installation and awards luncheon…
Polk County to provide $6 million in marketing to generate demand for Avelo Airlines
The Polk County Commission approved an estimated $6 million investment over the next five years for…
Conn’s makes a deal that adds W.S. Badcock as a 380-store subsidiary
Conn’s Inc. has consummated an all-stock transaction making furniture retailer W.S. Badcock LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Conn’s.…