The Polk County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance today authorizing the County Manager to…
Year: 2023
LRH Plans for new facilities – at South Florida Avenue and County Road 540-A, which is set to open in 2025
In addition to the Kathleen Road campus, construction is underway for a freestanding emergency department at…
Lakeland Regional Health New Kathleen Campus is OPEN!
Located off of I-4 and Kathleen Road, this brand-new location offers individualized care, just for YOU.…
Santa Claus is coming to …. Lakeside Village!
Our Annual Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off & Tree Lighting is this Friday, November 10, from…
BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On November 2, 2023, around 10:15 pm Lakeland officers were called to a vehicle burglary in…
Lakeland Fire Marshal Cheryl Edwards Honored As FFMIA Fire Marshal of The Year 2023
The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association (FFMIA) has announced the recipient of this year’s Fire…
It’s so important to vote on Nov 7
62,583 voters in Lakeland (as of October 10 Registration Deadline) The 2023 Lakeland Municipal election is…
Solecoast
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “solitude,” signifying a state of being alone or in a peaceful,…
Art Crawl Winners
And the WINNERS are… ART WARS First Place: Matt Sutherland (Jacksonville) Second Place: Zoe Anderson (Auburndale)…
Is Florida holding unclaimed property for you? Here’s how to check
The state said it returned more than $36 million in unclaimed property to Floridians during the…
Daylight saving time countdown: Florida will still spring forward in just over 4 months
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. EST Sunday, March 10, 2024, and ends at 2…
Lakeland Motorcyclist Killed In Saturday Crash On East Memorial Boulevard
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block…
Five Nights at Freddy’s – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last month, I wrote about “The Exorcist: Believer” actually working pretty well…
Free Turkey Giveaway in Polk County FL
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is set to continue its…
Track Municipal Election Night Results Online
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards invites voters in the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade,…
How bad is the new RICE Engine that fell from the train?
It took Lakeland Electric two weeks to retrieve a 310-ton engine off CSX railroad tracks. How…
It’s election time, Friends!
Editorial The Lakeland Municipal Election is on Tuesday, November 7. Learn more about a candidate in…
Globetrotickle
Definition: (verb) This playful term combines “globe-trotting,” signifying the act of traveling around the world, with “tickle,”…
SIT DOWN WITH MOMMA (EPISODE 1)
Thank you for joining Momma Ashley Rose on this journey as we sit down and talk.…
The Largest Landowner in Florida Owns a Ridiculous 690,000 Acres
The largest landowner in Florida may be a surprise to some. When people think of Florida , it’s…
LPD TRICK-OR-TREAT ARREST
On Halloween, October 31, 2023, around 9:00 a.m., Diana Hernandez (46 years of age) attempted to…
Stunning Lakeland Home Sells for $1.25M: A Luxurious Living Experience
A stunning 1-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,250,000 on October 31st. Located at…
Is Southwest, Frontier, Jet Blue, or Allegiant coming to Lakeland?
It’s confirmed that a commercial carrier discussing with city and airport officials the POSSIBILITY of adding…
Trump invites on stage Florida lawmakers who flipped from DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump boasted of multiple Florida lawmakers flipping their endorsements away from Gov. Ron DeSantis at…
Guy LaLonde receives another huge Endorsement
Lakeland Realtors has endorsed LaLonde Thank you to Lakeland Realtors for their endorsement, said LaLonde Lakeland…
AMERICA’S GREATEST THREAT
By Van Yandell Matthew 22: 36-38 “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto…
The trend of bank closures in Florida continues with a banking giant closing more locations including downtown Lakeland
The Trend of Bank Branch Closures in Florida Wells Fargo, one of the largest banking institutions…
Ron DeSantis tramples on the freedom of speech
By Tomas Hinckley – Opinion Ron DeSantis recently ordered Floridian public universities to ban chapters of Students for…
Disabled Veteran’s Service Dog Denied Entry to American Legion Post
A Gulf War veteran with PTSD and hearing loss was denied entry to an American Legion…
“Go home!”: GOP crowd boos Trump criticism; lawmakers flip from DeSantis at Orlando summit
The video backdrops flanking Gov. Ron DeSantis on stage in Orlando Saturday said “Florida is DeSantis…
Chillscapade
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “chill,” signifying a relaxed and easygoing state, with “escapade,” representing a…
Momma And Friends 80s/90s show!
Join us next Sunday, November 12th for Momma And Friends 80s/90s show! Sponsored by Party People…
Momma Ashley Rose Podcast
Who is ready?!? My first podcast is released this Sunday!! You’ll be able to get it…
Polk County woman becomes millionaire after winning scratch-off game
A Polk County woman became a millionaire after she bought the winning ticket in a scratch-off…
Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak at the Polk Museum of Art
Join Executive Director Dr. Alex Rich as he takes visitors through the exhibition, Remembering Vilna: The…
Polk County Commissioners to consider making public county-owned parks smoke-free
Following in the footsteps of other Tampa Bay area cities and counties, Polk County may make…
Community Helpers Day
Lakeland Electric Bobby Shield, a Substation Engineer, engaging with a lively bunch of kindergarteners at Lincoln…
Ninja Turtles Attack – Green sludge bubbles up from the streets near the World Trade Center in New York City
Eerie green sludge covered streets of New York City near the World Trade Center on Friday.…