A family is mourning and remembering the life of a 36-year-old woman who was just turning…
Year: 2023
DeSantis Suspends Central Florida Prosecutor
By Ryan Dailey and Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on…
Dissent Craft Brewing is leaving Downtown Lakeland on September 3
It’s with a heavy heart that we have to announce that we will be closing Dissent’s…
Promo video for the Momma and Friends Show
Promo video for the Drag Brunch out of all the hate speeches at the Lakeland City Council.…
Wanted Poster
FBI Tampa has issued wanted posters for two former Polk Co. residents, Olivia Pollock and Joseph…
Meet Minnow (F), Tuna, Anchovy, Trout, and Guppy
We have five adorable kittens (one girl and four boys) who will be available for adoption…
VOTE BY MAIL REQUEST RENEWAL
Following a new Florida law, all voters who would like to vote by mail in upcoming…
Drag for Kids?
Drag has dominated the headlines recently after Tennessee became the first state to pass a law…
‘Not what I thought it was’: Polk County authorizes legal fight against BS Ranch & Farm
In their continued effort to get it shut down, Polk County commissioners on Tuesday authorized further legal action…
5-Hour Standoff with Polk Deputies – Suspect Kills Himself
The standoff began around 10:30 a.m. when the man fled from deputies, who had been looking…
DeSantis’s Florida Approves Climate-Denial Videos in Florida Schools
Wind and solar power pollute the Earth and make life miserable. Recent global and local heat…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that approximately 100,000 current Citizens insurance policyholders could be switched…
Firefighters Join PBA in Union Rules Fight
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida A statewide firefighters union has joined the…
DeSantis replaces campaign manager as he struggles against Donald Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as he continues to retool a struggling presidential campaign that…
Letter to the Editor – Our freedom to vote is at stake
To the Editor: No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, the evidence revealed in…
LAKELAND INTRODUCES KELLY BRANCH LIBRARY WITH eLIBRARY CLOSING
The City of Lakeland’s eLibrary South located at Lake Miriam Square (4740 South Florida Avenue) will…
August 8th History in Lakeland Florida
In 1889, E.B. Briggs began construction on Lakeland’s first power plant, located at the corner of…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN
On Monday, August 7, 2023, at approximately 4:41 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 200 block…
60 Days Rabies Alert Issued For North Lakeland is in effect
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a rabies alert for the north Lakeland…
Traffic Alert
LakelandPD is investigating a fatal traffic crash in the 200 Block of N. Lake Parker Ave.…
Polk County reverses course to hold partisan elections after state insistence
Polk County will reverse its requirements to run for constitutional offices after the Florida Department of…
A group of residents has asked some Lakeland officials to put an end to charity drag brunch
Pastor Jonathan Friedt of Believers Fellowship Church passed out copies he made of an advertisement for…
Momma And Friends Show
Momma and Friends Family Friendly Show! 820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Join Momma Ashley Rose and…
Want a friend? Be a friend
By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have heard this before. I went out to find a…
JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE NOW OPEN IN LAKELAND
Grand Opening celebration August 19-20 WHAT: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the Italian Ice and Gelati shop that encourages…
Average Gas Prices Top $3.80
By The News Service of Florida Florida gasoline prices surged again last week, as pump prices…
10 ‘Claim’ Bills Filed for the 2024 Session
By The News Service of Florida A man shot in the neck by a Lakeland police…
DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ bills are costing Florida millions of dollars in business
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped…
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Bad news, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fans, new installment “Mutant Mayhem” gets…
Chick-fil-A prototype shop
Chick-fil-A is trying out new ideas to meet customers’ needs. They are testing a four-lane drive-thru…
A COVID-19 summer surge is hitting Florida
Another COVID-19 wave is sweeping into Florida, but unlike previous summers, this one has been far less dangerous.…
Meet Orange Julius
Our sweet, little fellow, Julius, is now all healed and ready for adoption. He is approximately…
Lakeland Christian students take on Bassmaster
All Easton Morrow and RJ Sanger think about is fishing at Lakeland Christian School. Luckily, it’s…
‘Only shelter I have is my car’: Recent high school grad living in a car on the brink of homelessness
Car insurance is on the rise and it’s taking a toll on drivers who are unable…
Major Citrus Grower Sees 51 Percent Decrease
By The News Service of Florida Alico, Inc., a major Florida citrus grower, saw its harvest…
State Fires Back on Union Dues Deductions
By The News Service of Florida The state this week urged a federal judge to reject…
COMMON GROUND PARK WILL CLOSE FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
Common Ground Park will close from August 21st through August 25th for necessary tree work. There are a…
Publix again asks to tear down Citrus Mutual building for parking again
Publix Supermarkets Inc. has proposed plans to build its technology campus in downtown Lakeland, bringing hundreds…
18th Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival at Lake Hollingsworth
Ready, get set, GO!! It’s that time of year again to get on board and join…
NBPA condemns Orlando Magic for making a donation to Ron DeSantis
The Orlando Magic have been under fire this week, and it’s a mess entirely of their…