“I am so very honored to announce that we have received the Lakeland Lodge 185 Fraternal…
Year: 2023
Three people are competing for the seat in At-Large Seat 2 City Commission Seat
Kay Klymko City Commission candidate Kay Klymko Kay Klymko is a relative newcomer to Lakeland, moving…
Three people are competing for the seat in District A – Northwest City Commission Seat
Lolita Berrien City Commission candidate Lolita Berrien Lolita Berrien is a lifelong resident of Lakeland whose top…
City Commissioner Bill “Tiger” Read has won reelection
City Commissioner Bill “Tiger” Read has won reelection to a third term after no one opposed…
2023 Haunted Jail Tour scheduled for two weekends in October
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at 455 North…
Brightline could potentially add stops in Tampa and Lakeland
Friday marked Brightline’s first high-speed train ride from Miami to Orlando, and now Tampa Bay area leaders…
TLC PetSnip More Issues
Editorial The name of the Employee withheld Not long after I started I realized very quickly…
Lakeland Commissioners has adopted a $746.9M budget for 2024
City commissioners voted unanimously to approve the $746,962,838 budget for fiscal year 2024, which starts Oct.…
The house across from the duff field basketball courts is on fire
PCFR on scene …… No other information
Lakeland dual-language school makes bilingual education more accessible
Opening only three years ago, Mi Escuela Montessori in Lakeland now serves 200 students. “We’re in…
You Can Order another Round of Free COVID-19 Tests
A new round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available starting September 25 on COVIDTests.gov. Each…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TEXTILE BLOCK SYSTEM
When Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a master plan for Florida Southern College in…
Publix’s Oakbridge store is scheduled to open Nov. 9
The opening date for the restructured Publix Super Market at Oakbridge in Lakeland is set for Nov. 9.…
Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you’ll be able to support a local business…
5-Ingredient White Queso
5-Ingredient White Queso is a delicious cheesy dip idea for you to try. It is cheesy,…
Guy LaLonde for Lakeland City Commission
Voting is one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. Municipal elections…
Disney CEO hints at ceasefire in its ongoing culture war with Florida social conservatives — while unveiling plans to invest $60B in theme parks and cruise ships
Walt Disney chief Bob Iger has hinted at a possible ceasefire in the culture war between…
Lakeland pastor looks for solutions to violence
When there’s a need in Northwest Lakeland, Pastor Mike Cooper is there to fill it. And…
Police ID body found in brush; death ruled as suicide
The death of a Polk County man whose skeletal remains were found deep inside the brush…
Former Polk Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
Former Deputy Sheriff Michael Brian Richards, 46, was arrested Thursday for DUI (driving under the influence)…
Can you afford a new car?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette If you can’t afford a new car now, it’s not going to…
Brightline’s high-speed rail service from Orlando to South Florida starts Friday
Brightline will finally start service out of Orlando on Friday. The first train will pull into…
Lakeland’s 7th Punk Rock Flea Market is Sunday
Lukas Diaz-Ames said he hopes his band will help usher in a proclivity for punk. Diaz-Ames…
Duke Energy to run transmission line from Auburndale site to its existing Kathleen Substation through sensitive wellfield
Lakeland officials approved an agreement of more than $4.6 million with Duke Energy Corp. to allow…
Polk County Fire Rescue Promotes Safe Haven for Newborns in Polk
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) has partnered with A Safe Haven for Newborns Foundation to promote…
PESTILENCES AND EARTHQUAKES IN DIVERS PLACES
By Van Yandell Matthew 24: 7 “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:…
LAKELAND CARDBOARD BOAT CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 14
WHO: Lakes Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland WHAT: 18th Annual Cardboard Boat Race & Lakes Festival WHERE: Lake…
Discover the Future of Electric Vehicles at Lakeland Drive Electric Day
Get ready to spark your interest in electric vehicles at the upcoming Lakeland Drive Electric Day. This…
Discover the Artistic Delights of Buckler Arts & Craft Fair!
Get ready to experience a weekend filled with creativity and craftsmanship at the Buckler Arts & Craft…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block…
Southeastern University displays Suzie the Mastodon
The bones of the juvenile mastodon were delivered to the university in 2014 after being transported…
Blue Roc Premier Properties Earns CEO of the Year Award
Randy X. Ferreira, CEO of the Lakeland-based commercial real estate firm Blue Roc Premier Properties, has…
Buyer got $54 million in financing for Lakeland shopping center
The Baltimore real estate investment firm CRC bought the open-air center in Lakeland for nearly $78…
Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society Scholars Award Program
Every fall, the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society Scholars Award Program provides financial support to eligible…
SNAP benefits are increasing Oct. 1: Here’s how much
The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover the…
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ARRESTS
On September 15, 2023, shortly after 4:30 a.m., Lakeland Police officers were called to investigate a…
Polk County Road Closure and Traffic Access Change
Heavy construction projects continue to slow Polk drive times. The following is the latest countywide travel…
Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years – Charlotte State Bank and Trust, Crews Bank and Trust, Englewood Bank and Trust, and Wauchula State Bank will become Crews Bank and Trust
After 94 years of community banking one way, a four-generation family bank is switching it up. …