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Year: 2023
Iowa GOP County Leader Sends DeSantis Super PAC Cease-and-Desist Letter for Faking Grassroots Support
According to a new report from The Messenger, the Muscatine County, Iowa GOP sent a certified letter to Ron DeSantis’ Super…
‘Strike is imminent’: UPS union gives Friday 6/30 as the deadline for a new contract
Union negotiators representing more than 340,000 UPS workers have walked away from the negotiating table and…
Lakeland Electric’s fun opportunity
Come see us at the Jackson branch of the Lakeland Public Library for this fun opportunity…
State Attorney’s Office states Brother of Polk County Capitol rioter was arrested for acting as fiancé’s lawyer
A Polk County man with ties to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot found himself behind bars…
NOAA deploys drones in the ocean and atmosphere to advance hurricane forecasting
NOAA and partners are improving hurricane forecasting by harnessing the power of new technologies and working…
Polk County Fire Rescue “Quint” Ladder 37 is officially in service
Polk County Fire Rescue “Quint” Ladder 37 is officially in service! Members of #PCFR completed the…
Meet Socks
Available for adoption is Socks, a handsome one-year-old brown and white tabby with gorgeous green eyes.…
Five Guys and Lighthouse Ministries
On June 29, 2023 5 pm – 9 pm Enjoy a great Burger and Fries and Five…
Thirty-First Annual Juneteenth Florida Arts and Film Festival
The Juneteenth Florida Arts and Film Festival or JFAFF offers an exciting platform for emerging filmmakers…
Fishing with Sheriff Grady Judd
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Illegal immigrant truck drivers are planning a strike on…
DECLARING THE ULTIMATE FREEDOM
Written by Van Yandell Galatians 5: 1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath…
A Lakeland woman pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge connected to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
Corinne Montoni, 33, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, entering a restricted building, and…
Lakeland Bakery makes cupcakes perfect for people who have allergies to dairy, eggs, and nuts
Mike and Mike’s Desserts describes themselves as a “free-from” bakery based in Lakeland, Florida. That means they…
Patients will be allowed to use telehealth to renew physician approvals for medical marijuana
Patients will be allowed to use telehealth to renew physician approvals for medical marijuana, under a…
When does free speech cross the line?
The arrest of a Lakeland woman last month for allegedly hurling a pair of underwear toward…
PUBLIC INVITED TO 2ND DOWNTOWN WEST ACTION PLAN MEETING
GAI Community Solutions Group working with the City of Lakeland is hosting a public meeting on…
11 New Florida Laws Going Into Effect July 1 2023
After the death of a teenager in Orlando at ICON Park, a law was passed that…
Ron DeSantis Seeks Dismissal of Disney Lawsuit Claims He’s Immunity from Litigation
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claimed that he is immune from The Walt Disney Co.’s federal lawsuit over his effort…
New Hire Orientation: Burn Day
New Hire Orientation: Burn Day HOT does not begin to describe this day… 95 degrees +…
William Shatner is coming to Tampa for a ‘Wrath of Khan’ screening
Captain Kirk will be here this fall. Oh shat! “Star Trek” fans, William Shatner is teleporting…
Lakeland Veterans’ Clinic is officially on its way to Lakeland Highland Road, set to open in 2024
In a press release, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the Government Services Administration…
Is the Titanic worth the risk?
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy sky diving, climbing…
July 4th Fireworks 2023
Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to fire up that grill and find…
The Florida Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and…
Tillery Road Closure Extended To July 17
Construction delays on a Polk County drainage improvement project have extended the closure of Tillery Road…
Black Dog Venture Partners Acquires 20% Stake in Lakeland, FL based, Minority Owned Creator Collaboration Platform Noted Media
Black Dog Venture Partners announced that it has acquired a 20% stake in Lakeland, FL-based Creator…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVOLVING A BICYCLIST
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3000 block…
Former Polk County educator leaves school system for LGBTQ+ activism
Some members of the LGBTQ+ community say recognizing Pride Month is more important this year, in…
Recruit Night
Monday, June 26th @ 7:30PMSkate World Lakeland911 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Wanna be…
A PORTION OF EAST ORANGE STREET WILL CLOSE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close a portion of East Orange Street to…
Drug trafficking organization investigation leads to search warrants, drug seizures, and twelve arrests
A family with a long history of illegal narcotics sales in Winter Haven was at the…
Conviction Of Former Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detective Overturned
A state appeals court Friday tossed out the conviction of a former Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
Red White & KABOOM!
The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances…
Part-time Florida residents may see home insurance rates double by Citizens Insurance
Another group of home insurance customers is expected to see a significant double-digit rate hike. Part-time…
Tropical Storm Cindy weakening expected in the coming days
As of 5 p.m. Friday, Tropical Storm Cindy had sustained winds at 50 mph with gusts…
South Lakeland Chick-fil-A should reopen Monday after adding a third drive-thru lane and remodeling
A much-awaited third drive-thru lane at the South Florida Avenue Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland could be…