Bonnet Springs Park and United Way of Central Florida have joined forces to provide FREE nutritious…
Year: 2023
A TOMBSTONE NOT GRANITE
Written by Van Yandell Matthew 6: 19-21 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where…
Universal Studios Hollywood Officially Announces Fast & Furious Roller Coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced their new Fast & Furious roller coaster, which is under…
Teen Adventure Service Camp helping VISTE
Shout out to our Teen Adventure Service Camp who spent the morning at VISTE – Volunteers…
Congratulations to the newest members of LFD
Congratulations to the newest members of LFD. These firefighters completed a month-long new hire orientation program…
Church volunteer arrested in Lakeland for sexually abusing several children at Gainesville church
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Gainesville Police Department’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) began investigating a…
Meet Greyclyn
Meet Greyclyn, a beautiful brown and white long-haired 6 year-old tabby. She was surrendered to us…
You’re invited to our open house on how to become a Firefighter-EMT!
Join us at the Winston Creek station (1140 N Galloway Rd. Lakeland, FL 33810) on July…
Heartland Crime Stoppers
CRIME: BURGLARY CRIME SCENE: KNIGHTS STATION ROAD AREA, LAKELAND POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE #23-27595 The…
Majority of Floridians side with Disney over DeSantis
A new poll found that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political feud with the Walt Disney Company is…
The Heartbreak Adventure
The Heartbreak Adventure The journey of divorce is not an easy one, but usually a necessary…
Four Lakeland police officers accused of punching a man during a December 2022 traffic stop will not face criminal charges
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has closed its roughly six-month investigation into the Dec. 18…
Another insurance carrier is pulling its business from Florida
Another property insurer is dropping coverage in Florida. Farmers Insurance will stop writing new business and not…
Rattlesnake Road Closed for Three-Days
The previously announced closure of the eastbound approach of Old Bartow Lake Wales Road to the…
A 60-year-old Lakeland man died Monday after another driver struck his car
A 60-year-old Lakeland man died Monday after another driver struck his car while attempting to pass…
Police Investigating Corpse That Washed Up On Delaware Beach
By BabylonBee.com SATIRE What began as a beautiful summer weekend in the popular Rehoboth Beach community…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know a convicted felon and former New York State Congressman is…
Ford’s Garage opens new location in Davenport
There’s a new place to grab a bite to eat in Polk County and it comes…
Driver crashes into a ditch while trying to flee from troopers in Polk City
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an Auburndale man drove his car into a ditch on Sunday evening…
Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT CRIME SCENE: CVS AT 6105 US 98NORTH, LAKELAND POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE…
Conventions pull out from Central Florida citing ‘regressive legislation’
Central Florida could soon see fewer people and events come to the area. Several organizations that…
Polk County could be the location for a test of radioactive phosphogypsum in roadbeds
Polk County could be the location for a test of radioactive phosphogypsum in roadbeds if the…
Movie Reviews – Triple Feature “Elemental”- “Insidious: The Red Door” – “Sound of Freedom”
By Bob Garver A quick explanation about this week’s movies: with an estimated $40 million…
Don’t be surprised by alligators, sharks and hot weather
Dr. Glenn Mollette We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady who was killed…
Tickets go on sale for the 2024 Daytona 500
Tickets to the 66th running of the Daytona 500 went on sale Friday, Daytona International Speedway…
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash on Galloway Road North
One person is dead after two vehicles crashed early Saturday afternoon in Lakeland, according to deputies.…
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN FEBRUARY HIT-AND-RUN FATAL CRASH
Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida is offering a $3,000 reward for information that can help investigators identify the…
Seussical
Caution! Before embarking on the whimsical journey called ~Seussical~, we feel it is our civic duty…
Florida announces restrictions on Vermont licenses
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the passing of a law that could render driver’s licenses and…
Local rescue aims to help pet owners who may be financially struggling
About seven years ago, Stephanie Badillo started Crossed Paws Pet Rescue in Winter Haven. The goal…
Lakeland mother of 7 honored as valedictorian at a college graduation ceremony
Payne said her family has been the backbone of her entire journey and even spoke about…
AMBER Alert has been canceled after a 12-year-old was found in Polk County, father was arrested
An Amber Alert was canceled Saturday for a missing 12-year-old out of Fort Pierce. The child…
Giant African land snails appear to be invading Florida
In Florida, the brown- and yellow-shelled snails – native to West Africa – have become a…
The City is looking for New Director for the RP Funding Center
After searching the country, the city has identified four potential candidates to be the new director…
Vehicle Fire I-75
On Saturday, July 8th at 6:04 AM, FHP Troopers and fire rescue personnel responded to a tractor-trailer…
Frinsa Fish Canning Company Nixes Plans Plant in Lakeland
Frinsa fish-canning company which had planned to spend $21 million to convert a newly constructed building off Chestnut…
Dollar Tree Rolling Prices Back to $1
What happened? Dollar Tree branched away from its trademark $1 dollar pricing at the end of…
Republicans sound alarm over DeSantis’s drooping campaign
Questions surrounding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) presidential campaign strategy are multiplying as he continues to…
Lakeside Village shopping center has been sold for $78 million dollars
The Lakeside Village shopping center in Lakeland has sold for nearly $78 million to a real…
BoCC and IAFF Local 3531 Reach Contract Agreement
Polk County and members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union 3531 bargaining unit have…
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Easy Chicken Fajitas – skip going out and make chicken fajitas at home! Super easy to make…