The two companies announced the transaction Monday, with the jelly maker saying that the purchase expands…
Year: 2023
Nearly 1000 Sexual Offenders live within 5 miles of city hall
Currently, 31 Sexual Offender(s)/Predator(s) in POLK have NO address, and their location is unknown.
The Nun II – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Nun II” is the ninth film in the “Conjuring Universe,” a…
By the Numbers: County Abortion Totals
By The News Service of Florida A new state report shows that 51,253 abortions had been…
Man arrested for driving into a Lakeland home
A man was arrested for driving into a Lakeland home and leaving a hole with his…
Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market
With over 80 vendors & food trucks from all across Central FL (and even one from…
4-year-old boy dies after drowning in Lakeland, deputies say
A 4-year-old boy is dead after deputies say he drowned Saturday afternoon in Lakeland. At 5:28…
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion,…
Former Lakeland High School teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child pornography
A former Lakeland High School teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced to 35 years in…
FREE Gun Lock
Thanks to our partnership with the League of Women Voters in Polk County, we are providing…
A group of Lakeland homeowners are calling on city officials to create a temporary Fire Station 8 given four and a half years later the city still doesn’t have a site to build a permanent station on.
According to Gloria Hodgdon, president of Foxwood Lake Estates, She has asked Lakeland commissioners if they…
Innocence
Author Shukdeb Sen is based in Florida, USA. Shukdeb is releasing Innocence, a historical fiction book on 15th September. The…
Blue Line Bears Foundation
When Megan O’Grady from Cape Coral was just 14 years old, five Dallas Police Officers were…
A new sinkhole in Lakeland opens near Scott Lake
A new sinkhole in Polk County opened Friday morning, the second sinkhole to do so this…
Kitty Cat Lounge opens on Saturday
Cindy Skop will open the Kitty Cat Lounge in downtown Lakeland at 946 E. Orange St. this Saturday.…
Calling all Cardboard Boat Captains!
Remember to register your team for the 18th Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival on…
PBA50 Professional Bowling Tournament at Orange Bowl Lanes was a Success
The PBA50 Johnny Petraglia BVL Tournament of Champions, held at Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland, Fla.…
Stuffed Pepper Soup
A super easy, fast, budget-friendly one-pot dinner! So hearty and so cozy with ground beef, rice,…
PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 12th
The Lakeland Police Department and Lakeland Fire Department are joining together to host a collaborative Career…
Pita Pit out Bedrock Wings Moving In
Bedrock Wings is moving one to downtown Lakeland, taking over the recently vacated Pita Pit location at…
A 3-legged bear named Tripod busts into a mini fridge and downs three White Claws
A three-legged bear celebrated Labor Day weekend much like two-legged humans would, raiding a mini fridge…
Stoner’s Pizza Joint announces plans to open three new Tampa Bay locations
Stoner’s Pizza Joint says it hopes to open 100 new units by the end of 2025. A…
Game On: Exciting News from the City of Lakeland!
We are thrilled to announce the sponsorship of the MidFlorida Esports Center, located at the Coleman-Bush…
Hurricane Lee Advisory
…LEE FORECAST TO BECOME AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE BY FRIDAY… …LARGE OCEAN SWELLS LIKELY TO…
Amtrak train crashes into semi-truck in Polk County
Polk County deputies responded to a train vs. semi-truck crash Tuesday afternoon. The Polk County Sheriff’s…
On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins opened his first store
On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins opened his first store, called Publix Food Store, in Winter…
First-time Photoshoot – Oh Darla
It’s K-9 calendar time, and we have a few new K-9 Officers who will be gracing…
Lee upgraded to Cat 1 hurricane by NHC
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Lee to a Hurricane, as of the 5 p.m., advisory…
Why Is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher Than My January Amount?
I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working,…
“The Equalizer 3” – Movie Review
By Bob Garver It has been five years since we last saw Robert “The Equalizer”…
WATSON CLINIC FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR PATIENTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 11
Starting Monday, September 11, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across…
A Polk County sheriff’s deputy was arrested driving more than 100 mph on U.S. 98 South
PCSO deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk…
Father Kills 16-Year-Old Son With Power Tool In Lake Wales
Sixteen-year-old “Stephen Lee Rodda wasn’t just a great kid,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. “He…
Lakeland Electric customers may start to see savings on their utility bills come October
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved the municipal-owned utility lowering its fuel rate from $55 to $45 per…
Meet Freeway
Freeway, the little black kitten we rescued from under a street light next to the interstate,…
Lake Mirror Classic Registration Update – 2-Week Notice
Fall is upon us, and this is a reminder of the Lake Mirror Classic Concours &…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…