U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Raju Gandhi, of Lakeland, to 18 months in…
Year: 2023
Man accused of traveling for sex with teen girls
A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in Osceola County, accused of traveling from Davenport to a…
The animal killer will kill people also say’s Grady Judd
Editorial @freestateofflorida @Polk Sheriff Grady Judd is fresh out of F*CKS ??? #polkcounty #sheriff #gradyjudd #FL…
Meet Dempsey who sang at the Momma Ashley Rose and Friends Brunch
This song and performance are dedicated to Dempsey’s favorite Campout counselor, Cedar, who tragically passed away…
State ethics commission chair Gilzean has a $400,000 conflict of interest as the new boss of Disney’s usurped special district
Florida Commission on Ethics Chairman Glenton “Glen” Gilzean Jr. has an ethical problem – an unacknowledged…
DeSantis appoints anti-LGBTQ+ Liberty Counsel lawyer to fill a vacancy on the appellate court in Lakeland
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Roger Gannam of Apopka to serve as a judge on…
RAMON SANTIAGO-GARCIA Arrested
On Sunday afternoon, FHP Troopers received a tip concerning the whereabouts of RAMON SANTIAGO-GARCIA. He was…
Protesters Fail to Halt MOMMA ASHLEY ROSE and Friends Brunch
Pro- and anti-LGBTQ groups sparred verbally in front of ART/ifact Sunday afternoon as a drag show…
Meet Cinder
Meet Cinder, our beautiful long-haired black beauty. She is about 5 years old and very sweet…
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: CIRCLE K, 2109 MEMORIAL BLVD W, LAKELAND POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE #23-30127 This…
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse is Officially Over
It has been a long ride, but the Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse has officially come…
2 killed in Plant City double homicide, PCPD say
Plant City police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Sunday morning. Police said at…
Counter-protest supporting Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. and Momma Ashley Rose
Photo and video by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland
Some photos and videos of the protesters at the “Mama and Friends Brunch”
LPD stated no arrests today. But a few warnings over bullhorns. None of the protesters would…
New Restaurant Coming – Antojitos Navideños Restaurant
Today with a lot of Excitement and Joy we give you the News of the Next…
La Imperial Bakery has closed
Our family started La Imperial Bakery with a prayer, a fantastic Cuban sandwich, and a slice…
Serious Injury Crash
On August 13, 2023, at 12:17 AM, an FHP Trooper was conducting stationary radar speed enforcement…
Book Review – Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet
Perfectly Queer by Jillian Abby Perfectly Queer takes the reader on Jillian Abby’s poignant and painfully funny…
Polk County Ambulance Crashes Through a Wall
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance (unit MR002) was involved in an accident on South Florida…
Sarasota Republican files articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Florida) filed articles of impeachment Friday against President Joe Biden. “It’s long…
New security measures at Polk County Schools as classes begin
Polk County students start classes on Friday, and some will be heading to a new school.…
Editorial — Drag vs Christianity
The Lakeland Gazette asked both Jason DeShazo/Momma Ashley Rose and Pastor Jonathan Friedt of Believers Fellowship…
Stickers Warn About Kid’s Pets in Hot Cars
By The News Service of Florida As heat advisories continue, motorists fueling up across Florida will…
LPD has raised the Security level because an Oklahoma street preacher plans a protest of the Lakeland charity drag brunch Sunday
Public criticism of an upcoming Lakeland drag brunch is attracting protesters from as far away as…
Lakeland’s new eLibrary at Kelly Recreation Complex
The Lakeland Public Library’s new Kelly Branch is set to open on Monday, Sept. 18 at Kelly Recreation…
Polk teachers union files grievance over faulty air conditioning in 15 schools
It’s too hot to teach in “sweltering” Polk County school classrooms, the county’s teachers union said Thursday…
Pita Pit (Lakeland) is closing for good Last Day Aug 31
Facebook Statement: The time has come to close the doors. We are so proud to be…
Traffic backup N98 by Nick n’ Moes car wash
The car flipped over as part of a collision and caught on fire. The people inside…
Update: Wanted Jacksonville man with child pornography charges kills himself following a standoff with Polk County Sheriff’s Office SWAT
A Jacksonville man killed himself Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2023, concluding an armed standoff with the…
The First Recorded Pizza Delivery Was in 1889
In 1880s Naples, pizza was a staple food for the working class, although the nobility turned…
SEU Welcomes Elaine Thompson as Distinguished Professor
Southeastern University (SEU) has recently announced the hire of Elaine C. Thompson, Ph.D., as the institution’s…
Hurricane Season Forecast Bumped Up
By The News Service of Florida A “near-normal” forecast has become an “above-normal” forecast as this…
The Animal Killer Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd files for reelection
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has filed to run for reelection in 2024, according to county…
Sumo Sushi closed
Facebook statement: I am sad to announce that Sumo Sushi has recently closed. To all the…
‘Dangerously Hot’ Temps Excessive Heat Advisories Continue In Florida
Excessive heat advisories remain in place Thursday for much of Florida as cities throughout the state…
46 congregations depart Florida Methodist Conference
The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church has approved the departures of another 46 congregations. Members of…