Many Florida homeowners are worried a hurricane tax could be looming over the state as hurricane…
Year: 2023
Anti-Defamation League documents show more extremist activity in Polk
A report issued by ADL, also known as the Anti-Defamation League, claims extremist-related incidents in Florida rose…
President Biden and First Lady land in Gainesville then helicopter to Live Oak to review Idalia’s damage
President Joe Biden arrived in Florida Saturday afternoon to assess the destruction left behind by Hurricane Idalia.…
Imperial Lakes Residents are boiling over mad in recent flooding problems
Hundreds of Imperial Lakes residents found themselves stranded Thursday evening, coming home from school and work unable…
NHC is watching 5 systems
Hurricane Franklin and Tropical Storm Jose are no more, but the tropics are still bubbling with…
Humble Lakeland patriot dies at 104
Herman Jenkins not only survived World War II, he lived nearly eight decades longer, thriving in…
LABOR: BLOOD AND SWEAT THAT BUILT AMERICA
By Van Yandell “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
The I-4 exit ramp at Kathleen Road is to close again as work continues on a new railroad bridge
The replacement of the CSX Railroad Bridge over Interstate 4 near Kathleen Road in Lakeland will cause road…
Publix Cake Water Tower
A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s. …
Disney Narrows Lawsuit Against Florida
By The News Service of Florida Walt Disney Parks and Resorts moved Friday to narrow a…
COVID-19 Deaths Top 90,000
By The News Service of Florida Florida has topped 90,000 resident deaths from COVID-19 since the…
Sadness in Margaritaville as Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
But a 50-plus year recording career that spawned unparalleled devotion from fans, as well as branded…
Policy Non-Renewals Put on Hold
By The News Service of Florida Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky on Friday issued an order…
Lakeland’s First Police Dog
Police Departments across the United States began utilizing trained dogs to assist officers in their force.…
Meet Chandler (fawn tabby), Cameron (goofy orange tabby), Carly (grey tabby), and Chelsey (dark grey)
This litter of four adorable kittens is available for adoption. Chandler (fawn tabby), Cameron (goofy orange…
Margarita Ball 2023
Location LAKE MIRROR PROMENADE121 South Lake AveLakeland FL 33801 About Presented by MIDFLORIDA TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE will be…
Two teens die in crash with tractor-trailer on rain-soaked Recker Highway
Two Polk County men, ages 18 and 19, died Thursday afternoon when their car lost traction…
Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration
Simon Sinek sparked a movement with his bestsellers START WITH WHY and LEADERS EAT LAST. Now…
BAKED CHILI RELLANOS
Ingredients: Chili Rellano Sauce: How To Make Baked Chili Rellanos: Roast chili rellanos (grill or broil…
Momma and Friends Broadway show
Sunday, September 10th at 2 pm for Momma and Friends Broadway show! Come out and celebrate…
Mosquitoes, Mold, Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Post-Idalia Risks
As floodwaters recede and cleanup continues after Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday as a Category…
Tropical Storm Jose formed in the Atlantic Forecasters watching 2 other systems
Jose is forecast to become absorbed by Hurricane Franklin A day after Hurricane Idalia hit the…
YOUNG MAN FACING FIVE COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE 2ND DEGREE AFTER LAKELAND SHOOTING
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justin Carl Waddle, DOB: 1/14/2001 of Auburndale, on August 28th…
WWS Florida Cup
World Water Skiers Overall Tour’s final stop, the Florida Cup, presented by SDC, happening this weekend…
Woodbrook Manufactured Home Park Veterans Memorial
A group of Veterans in the Woodbrook Manufactured Home Park in Lakeland have been raising…
64-Day Closure of Waring Road Starts Friday
Delayed by Hurricane Idalia and coinciding with the opening of South Pipkin Road today, Polk County…
Polk agencies dispatch help to communities flooded by Hurricane Idalia
Emerging from Idalia with little damage, Polk County agencies and nonprofits are rapidly assembling and dispatching…
Polk State College to reopen Thursday following Idalia
Polk State College’s campuses, centers, and collegiate high schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, following…
Danger Isn’t Over From Hurricane Idalia Says National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is warning that the “king tide” could produce 6 to 9 more…
Has Ron DeSantis Suspended His Campaign? What We Know
Ron DeSantis temporarily paused his 2024 presidential campaign in order to be in Florida to help…
Mars-themed resort coming to Polk County
There’s been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live…
PORTION OF EAST ORANGE STREET AND SOUTH LAKE AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS
WHAT: Street Closures WHERE: East Orange Street and South Lake Avenue WHEN: September 11 – December 15 WHY: Infrastructure for…
Idalia Spares Lakeland
Lakeland residents heaved a huge sigh of relief Wednesday after Hurricane Idalia spared the Lakeland area.…
Photos from Keaton Beach near where Hurricane Idalia made a historic landfall
Photos from Keaton Beach, Florida near where Hurricane Idalia made a historic landfall Wednesday show the damages from the storm’s…
Hurricane Idalia Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102023 1000 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 …IDALIA FORECAST…
WeatherTiger breaks down latest Hurricane Idalia threats
Dr. Ryan Truchelut, of Tallahassee-based WeatherTiger, is tracking Hurricane Idalia on her final approach to Florida’s…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 660 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…
Lakeland Electric Preparing for Hurricane Idalia
Lakeland Electric is prepared for impacts from Hurricane Idalia. We encourage you to prepare for this…
Feds Say Idalia Relief Money Available
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida Money remaining in the federal Disaster Relief…
NOAA Aircraft named “Miss Piggy” is in the hurricane
NOAA Hurricane Hunters are flying out of Ft Lauderdale and the P-3 “Miss Piggy” is currently…