A number of new laws passed during the 2023 legislative session are set to take effect…
Year: 2023
3 Lakeland teens arrested for drive-by shootings ‘motivated by revenge’
Three Lakeland teens were arrested in connection to a series of Polk County drive-by shootings “motivated…
Spread local love this holiday season with Catapult’s Holiday Gift Boxes are filled with locally sourced gifts and goodies
If you are looking to share your love for local products this holiday season, Catapult has…
LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE
NEW PARADE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by…
Claims Paid After Gas Contamination
By The News Service of Florida About 1,550 consumers were potentially affected after an incident last…
“Operation Traffic Stop 2”: Polk County Sherriff Office human-trafficking sting nets 219 arrests
Polk County officials announced Thursday that they made more than 200 human trafficking-related arrests during a…
Hell’s fire – treat others the way you want to be treated.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Do you worry about going to hell? Will you burn there in…
FWC launches new public reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is researching a virus present in Florida known…
New Florida Law Restricts Student Usage of Cell Phones in Classrooms
Earlier this year Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that restricts student usage of cell…
Lakeland teen files to run for U.S. House, though he’s too young to serve
Lately, it seems that political discussions around age. President Joe Biden is running for re-election at age…
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy Closure Leaves Some Customers with Questions
Getting prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will no longer be an option for…
Benequivocal
Definition: (adjective) This captivating term combines “benevolence,” signifying kindness and goodwill, with “equivocal,” suggesting something open to…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block…
Polk County parent pleads for additional safety measures in school zone
A Polk County mother of young children is pleading for change after catching numerous people speeding and illegally…
WHAT CHRISTIANS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISRAEL
By Van Yandell Zechariah 12: 3 “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome…
Polk County Commissioners to Discuss Key County Matters and Proposed Smoking Ban in Public Parks on September 29
The Bartow, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is set to hold its Agenda Review and…
Polk County School leaders consider removing sexual orientation and gender identity
Polk County School leaders are considering how to word a new discrimination policy. It’s not what’s…
I-4 corridor is Florida’s fastest growing region but with that comes successes and challenges
At a conference in Lakeland, business and community leaders explored and addressed the explosive population growth…
It’s Rattlesnake Season in Florida but There’s No Reason to Be Alarmed
Did you know this is a very busy time of year for rattlesnakes; it’s their breeding…
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted a two-day Clinician Awareness Program (CAP) created by the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative (FFSHC)
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted a two-day Clinician Awareness Program (CAP) created by the Florida Firefighters…
Polk Theater – Forever Elvis ’73 Concert Coming to Lakeland
Sun Events is thrilled to be bringing our concerts back to Lakeland this season! Join us…
CYCLEMANIA
CELEBRATING BICYCLES, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND MASS TRANSIT MUNN PARK ON OCTOBER 28TH Florida is celebrating Mobility…
FHP and Partner Agencies Recover Fentanyl Liquid Cocaine and Methamphetamine Concealed in Cleaning Supplies During Weeklong Operation
Last week, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida National Guard…
National Day of Student Prayer
Students at Lake Gibson High and Fort Meade Middle-Senior taking part in the National Day of…
Idalia Agriculture Losses Pile Up
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida In the second preliminary report on agricultural…
23/24 Strawberry season has officially started!
The 23/24 Strawberry season has officially started! The first day of planting started early this morning!
Jose Chaidez of Haines City has been arrested in Lake County
***UPDATE: SEPT. 27th AT 10:30AM***The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that 35-year-old Jose Chaidez…
The Five Most Haunted Places In Florida
There are several places in Florida that are rumored to be haunted, including: It is worth…
Harmoniquest
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “harmony,” the state of peaceful coexistence and agreement, with “quest,” signifying…
Why did Ron DeSantis go limp when Georgia-Pacific abandoned a small Florida town?
By Florida Politics He launched a legislative blitz against Disney when it dared to weigh in on a…
Viva la Fiesta! Experience the Magic of the 2023 Annual Hispanic Festival – A Night of Culture Color and Celebration!
Attention, Lakeland residents! Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2023 Annual Hispanic Festival is back…
Fatal Crash Investigation/600 block of East Parker Street
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 10:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block…
Florida Is Somehow Shocked to Find Nazis Are Growing in Numbers
Florida markets itself as a vacation wonderland: warm weather, cool breezes, beaches, palm trees, and theme parks.…
Roaches got part of a Broward Publix bakery shutdown
The bread display rack at a Davie Publix’s bakery got taken out of business Friday and the problem…
Arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and more …
On Sunday, September 24th, PCSO deputies responded to a residential area in the area of Mercury…
LPD Detectives seeking information in 2022 Homicide. $5000 reward offered by Heartland Crime Stoppers
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 1000…
LFD in Action – Jaws of Life
LFD firefighters responded yesterday (Sept 25) to a motor vehicle crash at Griffin Road. The driver…