For the first time, Florida’s United Methodist denomination has approved openly LGBTQ clergy members to serve…
Year: 2023
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know a Disney employee was recently arrested last Friday in what…
Scott Lake Road to Reopen Tuesday Afternoon
Polk County will reopen Scott Lake Road at 2:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, June 13). Scott Lake…
Movie Review – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
By Bob Garver Few blockbuster franchises are as reviled by critics as “Transformers.” The 2007…
Are Presidential Candidates Sinners?
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Are the Presidential candidates all sinners? This could be a potential…
The little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in America Is there a right to sleep outside?
Five years ago, a federal court issued a crucial ruling. People experiencing homelessness, the Ninth Circuit Court of…
Emergency work is underway to repair the south Lakeland sinkhole
Crews continue to work to backfill an 80-foot-wide sinkhole on private property off Scott Lake Road in south…
The results are in! 2023 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition’s People Choice Award
Congratulations to Jim Gallucci of Greensboro, NC, on winning the 2023 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition’s People…
Jonathan Daniel Pollock wanted by the FBI
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest…
Sinkhole Opens Near Scott Lake Road update by Polk County
A sinkhole opened yesterday, June 8, near Scott Lake Road and Fitzgerald Road on private property.…
80-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in Lakeland near Scott Lake
Scott Lake Road closed until further notice A large sinkhole has opened up on the south…
Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutesTotal Time 2 hours 45 minutes Ingredients2 Lbs Ground beef4 Yukon…
MY DADDYS OLD PICK-UP TRUCK
Written by Van Yandell Psalm 103:13 “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the…
HEATH FREDERICK HONORED AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
City of Lakeland Director of Public Works, Heath Frederick was recently awarded the Public Works Director of…
Organizers of Polk Pride say they never considered canceling this year’s celebration
But, three members of the Polk County Commission have scuttled a five-year tradition of expressing support…
Will recreational marijuana use be legalized in Florida?
Recreational marijuana could soon be a reality in Florida. Nearly a million verified voters have signed…
Affordable Connectivity Program Helps Conquer The Digital Divide
The City of Lakeland is informing Lakeland citizens of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). ACP is…
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state’s investing $4.1 million in broadband internet access in Polk County
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband…
5 Remaining Drive-In Movie Theaters in the State of Florida
Did you know there are drive-in movie theaters in Florida? One of the best ways to…
State-run insurance company expected to drop thousands of policyholders
Florida’s largest insurance company state-run Citizens Insurance is getting rid of tens of thousands of policies.…
Swan City Piano Festival brings pianists to Lakeland this week
Organizers of Lakeland’s annual Swan City Piano Festival tout the festival for its ability to bring…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND RECEIVES SOLSMART SILVER DESIGNATION
The City of Lakeland received a Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for encouraging the growth of…
Showtime Pulls Documentary about DeSantis’ Controversial History at Guantanamo Bay
Showtime did not air an episode of the Vice documentary series about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-Fla.) Navy service…
How Will Working Affect My First Year’s Benefits?
I retired from working in January of this year and have since claimed Social Security. I…
Polk County has TNR cats up for adoption, why?
Written by Suzanne Jackson Today in our county shelter I come across 5 ear-tipped cats impounded…
Lakeland’s Florida Air Museum Forges National Reputation for Preserving Aerospace History
What began 49 years ago as a family-friendly fly-in featuring vintage airplane exhibits, memorabilia from famed…
Construction started in Polk County for the state’s first “clean carbon” hydrogen production facility
Construction started in Polk County Tuesday on what is being billed as the state’s first “clean…
The Homeless Coalition of Polk County has submitted a proposal for a daily resource center for individuals who are experiencing homelessness
The Homeless Coalition of Polk County, Inc. has submitted a proposal to Mayor Mutz and the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis was interrupted at a recent campaign speech…
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle strikes down Florida transgender care ban and calls it “an exercise in politics, not in good medicine”
A Florida judge blocked enforcement of the state’s ban on transgender-affirming care on Tuesday, calling the rule “an…
Polk seeks residents to serve on Planning Commission
Advisory groups play a critical role in Polk County’s government. Some are required by state law…
Lakeland man dies after getting caught in Daytona Beach rip current
A man from Lakeland is dead after reports say he was caught in a rip current…
Food distributor Sysco to build 500,000-square-foot Plant City center
Food distributor Sysco plans to build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Plant City that will bring…
City of Lakeland Moves Ahead With Pride Proclamation and Events
Lakeland is forging ahead with its annual Pride Month proclamation and Pride in the Park event…
Staff Exodus at TLC PetSnip Forces Cancellation of All Surgeries and Other Animal Care
Less than two months after announcing the milestone of its 100,000th spay/neuter procedure, TLC PetSnip, Inc. has canceled all surgical…
Mulberry putting up signs warning drivers of “Smartphone Zombies”
Florida residents need to look out for zombies on the road! No, nobody got into a…
Since June is National Adopt a Cat Month – Meet Sasha and Vaughan are 2 years old and roommates
We will be featuring cats all month long who are available for adoption. Here’s our first…
DeSantis vs the Nazis: Where is Florida’s governor’s comment against antisemitism?
On Saturday, visitors looking for a fun-filled day at the Magic Kingdom were greeted with Nazi flags.…