Several faith leaders and organizations in Florida are urging Governor Ron DeSantis to condemn gun violence…
Year: 2023
A report shows nearly 123,000 Florida students have received private school vouchers this year
Nearly 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers after state lawmakers this year passed a major…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 2:27 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3200 block…
6 Reasons Why Your Vote Matters Most In Local Elections
Does my vote make a difference? What does a local election decide? While there can be…
One dead one was critically injured in a crash between a motorcycle and bicycle overnight
An early-morning collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle has resulted in the death of one…
New Roundabout coming to Lakeland
Lakeland officials have to decide whether to spend $2.2 million to transform one of the city’s…
UAW strike at all 3 Detroit automakers a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit’s…
Lakeland High School track coach arrested on charges of sexually assaulting 16-year-old
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested a Lakeland High School track…
A Dog Named Smoky – Lakeland Fire Department Mascot
#FlashbackFriday from Lakeland History & Culture Center: A Dog Named Smoky – Lakeland Fire Department Mascot…
INSTALLATION OF NEW SEWER LINES WILL IMPACT TRAFFIC ON GRIFFIN ROAD
WHO: Kamminga & Roodvets, Inc. WHAT: Installation of approximately 1,700 linear feet of 24” gravity sewer…
30-MINUTE SEVEN-LAYER SALAD
IngredientsA large head. Of lettuce, I rinsed it well, then I dried and chopped it.500 gr.Of…
Aaron Rodgers – life changes
By Dr. Glenn Mollette National football star Aaron Rodgers’s football career may be over, but maybe…
REPORT STREET LIGHT OUTAGES BEFORE HALLOWEEN
With trick-or-treating right around the corner, Lakeland Electric wants to make sure families can see clearly,…
Jesse Clark painting a mural in Lakeland
Photos by Thomas Hagerty The young man is Jesse Clark of Lakeland, a recent graduate of…
‘He had a heart as big as any superhero’: Family of Good Samaritan killed in Polk County hit-and-run seeks justice
“He had a heart as big as any superhero,” said Shelley Sanders. Sanders’ stepson, Brandon Sanders,…
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the theme for its 89th annual event – “Out of This World!”
“The sky’s the limit,” said Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson. “Our board of directors, staff…
Florida corrections sergeant arrested for domestic violence battery in Polk County
A Florida correctional sergeant found himself on the other side of the law when deputies in Polk County arrested him…
Education advocates say FL needs more transparency on school vouchers
Nearly three dozen Florida education advocates and non-profits are demanding the state be more transparent about…
EMBRACE AN OLD REALITY
By Van Yandell Genesis 45: 7-8 “And God sent me before you to preserve for you…
Publix named one of best retail workplaces for 10th year in a row
Publix has been named one of the best retail workplaces for the 10th year in a…
Will Opening a Joint Account Affect My Disabled Father’s “SSI?”
I live in Michigan and my senior disabled father lives in rural Kentucky. His income is…
State Takes Aim at New COVID Booster
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Continuing a long-running clash with federal health…
Electric Vehicle Fee Proposed
By The News Service of Florida Florida electric vehicle owners would pay a registration fee aimed…
Polk City man dies in 3-vehicle accident on State Road 33
A 26-year-old Polk County man was killed Tuesday night and two other people were injured in…
Emergency Closure of Adams Street in Auburndale
The City of Auburndale notified Polk County Tuesday afternoon, September 12, of an emergency closure of…
15-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Driveway
The body of a gunshot victim discovered Tuesday morning on St. Paul Drive in Winter Haven…
McDonald’s removing soda fountains from dining rooms
The days of going to fill and refill your own soft drinks at McDonald’s could be…
CDC advisers recommend updated COVID shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
The latest vaccines are expected to become available within two days after the CDC director signs…
McCarthy announces Biden impeachment inquiry Where does Florida’s delegation stand
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., directed a House committee Tuesday to open a formal impeachment…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the State of Florida Supreme Court held oral arguments…
Shooting at Jade Fox Lounge UPDATE
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:51 a.m., a shooting occurred outside the Jade Fox Lounge,…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeking suspect who fled from a fatal hit & run crash east of Lake Wales Monday morning
The Traffic Homicide unit from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two related crashes that…
Disney and Spectrum announce deal ending blackout of Disney-owned channels like ESPN
The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications, owner of Spectrum Cable, announced a new deal to…