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Year: 2023
Father remembers teen who died in a triple fatal crash as ‘An old soul’
To his parents, Gage Rogerson was not your average 16-year-old. Described as an “old soul,” the…
Attempt to Identify
On July 28, an unknown white female entered the Walmart located at 2120 Highway 92 W,…
Inmate Executed in 1988 Brevard Murder
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida More than 35 years after he raped…
Emu was on the loose and then arrested it was so Emusing!!!
On Monday, July 31st, the PCSO received a call about an emu running around the Thornhill…
Dispute Erupts Over AP Psychology Course
By Ryan Dailey – The News Service of Florida Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation…
Governor Ron DeSantis’s true colors are coming out
Governor Ron DeSantis, it’s so funny, that you hate LGBQTIA+ people but you recognize and award…
Polk Theatre delays reopening again as repairs continue
The Polk Theatre in Lakeland has delayed its planned reopening as repair work continues following a rupture of…
EL NINO AND SOLOMON’S WISDOM
By Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 1: 7 “All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea…
Auburndale man charged for not securing gun in boy’s accidental fatal shooting
An Auburndale man faces prosecution for failing to safely store a firearm after a 12-year-old boy accidentally…
Lakeland house fire caused by possible electrical issues
An early morning fire in Lakeland on Thursday was caused by electrical issues, according to the…
Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church to vote Saturday on the departures of 46 congregations
For the second time this year, the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church will convene Saturday to…
3-vehicle crash 3 teens killed in Lakeland
Three teenagers were killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night. The crash happened in front of…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on Holden Road
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire on Holden Road in Lakeland…
“Hot Rod Rendezvous” at the Lake Mirror Classic
Plans are in the works to elevate the “Hot Rod Rendezvous” at the Lake Mirror Classic…
Floridians Continue Cutting Landlines
By The News Service of Florida Landlines continue to be cut in Florida, while the overall…
Jack Smith Admits Mistake in Trump Mar-a-Lago Tapes
Jack Smith Admits Mistake in Trump Mar-a-Lago Tapes Special counsel Jack Smith and his team admitted to a…
Florida’s first Wawa drive-thru to open in the City of Largo
Florida’s first Wawa drive-thru will open in the Tampa Bay area. Wawa’s new Largo store will…
There Is No CDC Travel Advisory For Leprosy In Florida
An article in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases has reported that cases of leprosy are on the rise…
Lawyer says woman charged in shooting that killed rapper was acting in defense
Lakeland police wrongly identified a 23-year-old woman as a convicted felon in order to make an…
Overstock is now Bed Bath & Beyond. Here’s what you need to know.
Bed Bath & Beyond is back … kind of. As of Tuesday, Overstock officially swapped its…
Inmates Prisons Grapple with ‘Oppressive’ Heat
By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida. Nearly a month into a stifling heat wave,…
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Polk County, officials say
Polk County confirmed its third case of rabies this year after a family dog fought with an…
SERVING PROUDLY
When Pedro Cuervo ’17 set foot on the campus of Florida Southern College as a freshman,…
State Seeks Halt of Drag Show Ruling
By Jim Saunders the News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal…
Update on Death Investigation
On 7/27/23 at 1:46 p.m., Lakeland Police officers were called for a welfare check at a…
Citizens Up to 1.345M Policies
By The News Service of Florida The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added nearly 9,600 policies…
EAST HIGHLAND DRIVE WILL BE RESURFACED IMPACTING THE ROADWAY BETWEEN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD AND SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
WHO: City of Lakeland Crews WHAT: Roadway Resurface Project WHERE: East Highland Drive from Cleveland Heights…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1800 block…
Motorists Face Higher Pump Prices
By The News Service of Florida Average gasoline prices in Florida surged 19 cents a gallon…
Paul Reubens Comedian Who Created Pee-wee Herman Is Dead at 70
Paul Reubens, an actor, writer, comedian, and producer known best for his character “Pee-wee Herman,” died…
Seek medical truth, enjoy your life
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Does your doctor make you feel good? Does he or she tell…
Oppenheimer – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The other half of this summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, “Oppenheimer” did so well…
Fly’s Ants and Roaches in two Lakeland Restaurants
Two Polk County restaurants were closed temporarily by inspectors in the past month, one of them…
Rapper 350Heem Died in Fatal Shooting Incident at Jade Fox Lounge
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Jade Fox Lounge on…
Shooting Investigation Update
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:51 a.m., a shooting occurred outside the Jade Fox Lounge,…