A rope tied to look like a noose was found wrapped around a tree outside the…
Year: 2023
LPD covers up the facts of two PIT maneuvers that caused serious injuries and vehicle damage, why?
Editorial Sergeant Laura Dunn was raised in Bartow, Florida, where she attended Bartow Senior High School,…
Man who killed Polk County deputy and 2 others in 1981 dies at hospital
A man found guilty 42 years ago in the deaths of a Polk County deputy and…
Polk County Businesses Honored with Success in Business Awards and Lakeland Commissioner Honored for Innovation
Bank of Central Florida and Gulf Coast Avionics have been setting themselves apart for years, and now…
Serenalight
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “serene,” signifying a state of peace and tranquility, with “light,” representing…
SEU to Hold Free Concert at First Presbyterian Church
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold a String Orchestra Concert at First Presbyterian Church…
Swan Forums Debate
Swan Forums Inc. will be hosting a Lakeland City Commission Debate for the North-West District (District…
Movie Review – PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
By Bob Garver Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not…
A 21-year-old driver in stolen SUV leads trooper on a high-speed chase through Lakeland
A 21-year-old man from Miami led a trooper on a high-speed chase overnight in Polk County,…
Urgent Search for Theodore Idleburg Jr. in Polk County – Police Seeking Information
On the evening of 30th September 2023, PIO Brian Bruchey of Polk County Sheriff’s Office in…
PCSO RELEASES DETAILS REGARDING MAN WHO CLIMBED RAILROAD CROSSING LIGHTS ON COMBEE ROAD
PCSO Press Release: In response to media inquiries, here is the probable cause affidavit for the…
Newly opened!! The journey to success: the inspiring story of MR PHONE PRO
A guide of exploration based on authentic user feedback: Mr. Phone Pro, located in Lakeland, is…
Aquilux
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “aqua,” representing water and its reflective qualities, with “lux,” the Latin…
Layoff Crisis in Florida Deepens: Thousands More Jobs Disappear in September
September Sees Florida Hit Hard by Ongoing Layoffs, Thousands of Jobs Lost Florida was hit by…
THE MAN WHO CLIMBED UP TRAIN CROSSING LIGHTS WAS CONFIRMED TO HAVE COME DOWN BY PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has temporarily closed South Combee Road between US 92 and Main…
Lakeland police want to put automatic license plate detection readers on city roads costing $285,000 over five years
City commissioners are expected to vote Monday on whether to install automatic license plate detection readers…
Florida Nemours Children’s Hospital treats first patient with gene therapy
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, has been recognized as an official treatment site for gene therapy to…
Hyundai and Kia recall 3.4 million vehicles over fire risk advise outdoor parking
Discover why Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and urging…
If marijuana is rescheduled will it be legalized nationwide?
The legalization of marijuana has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent years, with many…
Unnecessary Farce
By Paul Slade Smith Directed by Lawrence Lesher Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In…
Progressive won’t renew 100,000 insurance policies
By Florida Politics The company is working to transition policies to another company and says it…
Mi Pueblo Flea Market photos
By Tom Hagerty 2701 Swindell Road. Lakeland, FL 33805 SATURDAY 8 AM TO 4 PM SUNDAY…
Phenomix
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “phenomenal,” signifying something extraordinary and exceptional, with “remix,” suggesting a creative…
RP Funding Center Arena Set for New $2.6 Million Roof
The City Commission on Monday is scheduled to approve spending $2.6 million to replace the arena’s…
A Look at Where Florida Publix Stores Are Allegedly Removing Meat Counters
One of the things that arguably sets Publix apart from discount grocers such as Aldi is…
TS Philippe and Rina
Philippe and Rina are both 45 mph tropical storms well east of the islands. Neither system…
Federal Bill Collapses Shutdown Looms: What It Means For FL Residents
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch effort to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed Friday, thrusting…
Healthcare Becoming More Accessible for Polk County Residents
Beginning October 1, healthcare will be more accessible for Polk County’s medically vulnerable residents. At their…
Sample Nov 7th ballot and voting locations
Precincts 111, 117 and 125 vote at: (Click here for map) Believers’ Fellowship Church, 5240 N Socrum Loop Rd …
Lakeland woman gets jail time for Jan. 6 Capitol riot charge
A Lakeland woman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a charge connected to the…
Family killed in Plant City train crash remembered
More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to remember the family killed in a Plant City when the…
Bathroom Law Faces Court Challenge
By Dara Kam – The News Service of Florida A group of transgender and nonbinary people…
UAW asks 7,000 more members to join the strike
In its third week on strike, United Auto Worker Union President Shawn Fain called on an…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history has died
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer for women in politics in California and Washington who spent more than 30…
Wanted – 23-year-old Travis Panier
23-year-old Travis Panier is a wanted man. He is wanted in Polk County and also Pasco…
Solavibes
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “solitude,” the state of being alone and peaceful, with “vibes,” representing…
ONE POT LASAGNA SOUP
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage 10 Lasagna Noodles 1 Onion, chopped…
Russell Rogers a school athletic director and coach arrested for soliciting a prostitute
Russell Rogers, a school athletic director and coach who worked at Van Guard School in Lake…
MULTI-VEHICLE PILE UP ON HWY 27 BLOCKING TRAFFIC
Update: Sixteen cars and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash Thursday evening in Polk County,…
DCF Case manager arrested for lying about home visits with foster kids
A former case manager working under the Florida Department of Children’s and Families (DCF) was arrested…