A federal court blocked Florida’s new drag show law, ruling the state’s effort to bar children from attending…
Year: 2023
Terry Sandlak Founder of TLC PetSnip assaults an employee
Editorial The Lakeland Gazette recently did an article on TLC PetSnips on June 5, 2023, Staff…
Crab stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit with a Lemon butter sauce
Cheddar Bay Stuffed Biscuit Ingredients 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp…
WHY IS THIS PAINT CAN IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
Written by Van Yandell Romans 14: 17 “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter…
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – LAKELAND opened TODAY
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE – LAKELAND opened TODAY at Lake Miriam Crossing! We’ve never been to one,…
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden…
Federal judge knocks down Florida’s Medicaid Ban on gender-affirming treatment
“Gender identity is real. The record makes this clear,” U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said. A…
Tropical Depression 4 could become Cindy within 48 hours; Bret still pushes west
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression Four has formed in the Atlantic Ocean behind…
DeSantis’ office acknowledges golf simulator from a wealthy donor raising ethics concerns
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Wednesday the state has in its possession a golf…
4th of July: Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe Holiday
Independence Day is just ahead, and your plans might include fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or…
Mori Hosseini loaned a golf simulator to Governor’s Mansion after Ron DeSantis took over
Homebuilding magnate Mori Hosseini donated a pricey golf simulator to the Governor’s Mansion in 2019, after Ron DeSantis…
SPAY & NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
At the Humane Society of Polk County, part of our no-kill vision is to reduce the…
Congratulations to Cindy Clemmons
Congratulations to Cindy Clemmons, Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Relations for Lakeland Electric, who received the…
Money Monday and Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase
06/26/2023 12:00 PM – 06/26/2023 5:00 PM Florida Children’s Museum | 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd Lakeland,…
Walmart and Sam’s Club introduce ‘game-changing’ new feature at hundreds of stores across the country: ‘It’s a big win’
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, Walmart has announced plans to build EV charging stations at thousands…
Meet Catalina
Catalina is well-known and a favorite at the shelter. She sits on her “throne” most of…
City Cape Coral fires Rob Hernandez found his claims is city manager unsubstantiated – Now hired by the City of Lakeland
An investigator hired by the City of Cape Coral found claims of racism and anti-gay actions…
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act restricts sales of kratom products to those under 21
A new law concerning the sale and distribution of kratom goes into effect on July 1,…
“We Just Shot Ourselves in the Foot” — Disney Firefighter Union Leader Speaks Out as Contract Is Stalled
Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) continues to be…
Polk County officials confirm the second case of rabies in 2023
This case comes after a dead bat was found in a dog’s mouth For the second…
$79,160,000,000 Exits US Banking System in One Week as Deposit Flight Resumes
People are once again pulling large amounts of cash out of the US banking system. According…
Tropical Storm Bret expected to dissipate by the weekend
Tropical Storm Bret as it moves westward across the Atlantic Ocean. Thankfully for us in Florida,…
TRAFFIC ALERT for Alachua County
As of 6-20-23 at 7:34 am Traffic Alert Alachua County: A overturned tractor-trailer and subsequent chemical spill…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 4:12 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
A generation ago, an oversized, one-eyed alligator stole the hearts of Lakeland residents
Known as Blinky or One-Eyed Joe, the 11-foot beast held court…
TROPICAL STORM BRET
Tropical Storm Bret Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023 500 PM AST…
Florida ranked one of the least patriotic states by WalletHub
WalletHub ranked Florida fifth to last in their list of “Most Patriotic States in America of…
Juneteenth
Lift every voice and sing in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day on June 19,…
Tropical Depression Three
At the moment there are no threats to the United States with this system, but parts…
Don’t vote for a number
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Are President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump too old…
Movie Review – The Flash
By Bob Garver It’s been a whole two weeks since “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened,…
A former Florida GOP state lawmaker says many people in the state capital are ‘terrified’ of Ron DeSantis and his political enforcers: ‘They just chop off heads and move on’
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has often talked about his desire to enact conservative policies without…
Two restaurants receive warnings for insect activity
Two restaurants were given warnings for violations that included small levels of insect activity during the…
HERNANDEZ ANNOUNCED AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce Rob Hernandez as Assistant City Manager effective Monday,…
Rainbow Pancakes
Basic pancakes kicked up a notch and made into the different colors of the rainbow for…
Advent International unwinds more First Watch shares in a secondary offering
Bradenton-based First Watch Restaurant Group’s private equity-backer and largest shareholder is selling three million shares in…
Lakeland-Winter Haven area cities are among those with the worst commutes in the country
A study released by MoneyGeek this month showed that Lakeland-Winter Haven area residents have the third worst commute…
Strawberry Margarita – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer
Who doesn’t love a chilled Margarita when the weather turns warm? And honestly, around here, the…