You will see the famous 1953 GM Motorama cars all together plus the 1953 Corvette displayed…
Year: 2023
Community Invited to Help Develop Plan for Opioid Abatement Funds
Polk County’s Health and Human Services Division is hosting “Shaping the Future of Opioid Abatement in…
Polk County Fire Rescue Hosting a Job Fair on September 8
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is set to host a job fair on Friday, September 8…
National Hurricane Center now monitoring four areas one of which has a 70% chance of development
The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring a fourth area, one of which has a 70%…
Polk deputies conduct death investigation near Kathleen High School
Polk County deputies said they are conducting a death investigation involving a crash in Lakeland Friday.…
Lakeland Florida Woman Makes Jewelry Out Of Breastmilk, Cremation Ashes, and Hair
Living in Florida is expensive. You almost have to have a side hustle just to get by. But…
FHP CATCHES SPEEDER IN SCHOOL ZONE RESULTING IN DRUG BUST
Last Friday, August 11, 2023, FHP Troopers working in an active school zone at Freedom Shores…
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo tickets go on sale Sept 1
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 50th Fly-In, taking place…
Salon owner offers Polk County inmates hair braiding classes and entrepreneurship classes
Alisha Hinton, owner of Lisha Lou Salon in Lakeland, has been doing hair for two decades.…
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: CVS PHARMACY, 5010 FLORIDA AVE., LAKELAND POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE #23-30839 Around 3:45…
Woman charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession of Cannabis over 20 grams, Culpable Negligence Inflicting Actual Harm, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On August 14, 2023, at 8:46 p.m., officers responded to the Night Owl Urgent Care, 3240…
WHEN YOU FALL, TURN LOOSE
By Van Yandell Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be…
PBA50 Professional Bowling Tournament Comes to Orange Bowl Lanes Local Bowlers Can “Bowl with the Pros”
The PBA50 Johnny Petraglia BVL Tournament of Champions is coming to Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland,…
Ron DeSantis and his backers paid $95,000 to an Iowa religious leader’s group
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scrambles to shore up his struggling run for the Republican presidential…
51 schools in Polk County have areas without working air conditioning: Union
In the days since the Polk Education Association filed a class action grievance, the number of schools…
Ambulance Driver at Fault for Crash on South Florida Ave
A Polk County Fire Rescue engineer/paramedic was at fault in the accident that sent an ambulance crashing…
Watson Clinic Earns National Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home
Watson Clinic has achieved Certificates of Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee…
I-4 westbound ramp at US 27 to be closed tonight and Thursday night
Crews will close the U.S. 27 on-ramp to Interstate 4 westbound at Exit 55 tonight from…
KLAL and Amazon aircraft operations are going to get quite busier
Amazon will move all of its air cargo operations from Tampa International Airport to Lakeland Linder…
History of the Lake Miriam neighborhood
We are taking you back in time to share some interesting history about the Lake Miriam…
School supplies collected at Momma Ashley Rose and Friends show
Here is a portion of the school supplies we collected on Sunday! Along with $200 worth…
BREAKING NEWS: Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here’s what that means
Aldi has agreed to purchase the parent company of Florida-based grocery store Winn-Dixie and plans to…
HCA Healthcare looks to build another free-standing ER in Lakeland this time on Carpenters Way and 98 N
HCA Healthcare wants to build a new, free-standing emergency room at a busy North Lakeland intersection.…
DeSantis Security Costs Jump
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida As Gov. Ron DeSantis geared up his…
Lakeland man faces over $95K in fines from Polk County for housing homeless on his property
70-year-old Virgil Robinson has lived on his Lakeland land for over 20 years since the property…
Florida’s Medicaid Redetermination Issues, Coverage Losses in Spotlight
Health policy experts are highlighting a multitude of concerns regarding Florida’s Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in…
Battling staffing issues Polk County Fire Rescue offers new perks to some applicants
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is making an effort to hire much-needed recruits by offering new…
The Haunted Jail Tour coming this October
Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be doing another Haunted Jail Tour this October! Save the date…
Swan City Roller Derby Exhibition
Swans vs SwansRoller Derby Double Header Date: August 17th, 2023Doors Open: 6:30PMPlace: HAUS 820820 N Massachusetts…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that NOAA has now updated their weather prediction with an…
Food + Beer prepares to open Lakeland restaurant on Aug. 21
Food + Beer is preparing to open its Lakeland restaurant next week off South Florida Avenue.…
State Hits Abortion Clinic with $193K Fine
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Health regulators Monday ordered an Orlando abortion…
By the Numbers: Concealed Weapons Licenses
A state law took effect July 1 that allows people in Florida to carry guns without…
DeSantis: State Has ‘Moved On’ Amid Disney Fight
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt…
Maui, Devastation can happen anywhere
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life…
FHP Stops Wrong Way Driver, Later Charged with DUI and Possession of Counterfeit Bills
This morning Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers received information that a dark in the colored sedan…
Movie Review – Meg 2: The Trench
By Bob Garver It’s around the two-thirds mark in “Meg 2: The Trench” that we…