As the year-end approaches, individuals might be considering health coverage options for the next year. These…
Year: 2023
Recall closed on 3 popular soft drinks distributed in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
The FDA has announced the recall of 3 canned soft drinks by United Packers, LLC due…
Steve Tuzeneu to Join Hall Communications as a Chief Engineer
Come January, radio veteran Steve Tuzeneu will begin a new role as a chief engineer for Hall…
Driver killed in crash after car runs into tree, catches on fire in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mulberry…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk State’s youngest graduate, 14, will receive a degree at the 129th Commencement
Before she has a driver’s license or even a learner’s permit for that matter, Abigail Mena…
Florida Zoo beefs up security after birth of extremely rare alligator ‘worth millions’
The rare alligator’s skin is depleted of regular dark grey pigment and her eyes gleam a…
Polk Commission approves sheriff’s $5 million “spy plane” despite public’s privacy concerns
Calling it a “spy plane,” residents were critical at Tuesday’s commission meeting of a Sheriff’s Office request…
Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas
The key to a perfect Tex-Mex Beef Enchilada is a combination of multiple factors: A good…
Charming Lakeland House Sells for $1.1M
A charming 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,075,000 on November 30th. Located at…
Update: The second teacher in less than a week was arrested for illegal conduct with a child
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a second teacher in less than…
CFTOD Administrator Says Employees Owe $2 Million in Back Taxes to IRS for Theme Park Access
According to a memo from Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean to District employees,…
A New Disney Planned Community Is Coming — and It’s Not in Florida or California!
Those looking to live the Disney lifestyle year-round can join a new residential community dreamed up by the…
Traffic signal months away from installation at Lakeland intersection where teen died
A traffic signal at an intersection A traffic signal at an intersection in Lakeland where a teenager…
Second Polk County Teacher Arrested For Illegal Conduct With Child
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a second teacher in less than…
Big Grady sends Little Grady to duck public questions about his $5M spy plane
By BILLY TOWNSEND Commissioners approve $5M sheriff’s spy plane without any guidelines or safeguards; Commissioner Rick…
City Commissioners considering 1,400-acre solar farm in Lakeland’s Innovation District
Lakeland city commissioners are concerned about building on green space and whether this solar project would…
BURGLARY ARREST
On December 4, 2023, at 1:04 a.m., officers responded to an active burglary at an East…
Disney World To Be CLOSED February 30th, and 31st, 2024!
Mark your calendars and adjust your travel itinerary as Disney World will be shut down on February 30th…
Lakeland’s 2023 Runoff Election voter numbers
· Number of registered Lakeland voters – 63,088 · Number of votes counted on election day – 7,247 · Percentage of…
2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Update
Thursday evening for the display of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks. What: 42nd Lakeland Christmas Parade When: 7…
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS STOLEN VEHICLE?
This 2020 grey Honda CRV (tag PZX-Z01) was reported stolen from a neighborhood in Northeast Lakeland…
Serendazzle
Definition: (verb) This enchanting term combines “serendipity,” signifying the occurrence and development of events by chance in…
Step Back in Time at the Old Fashioned Cigars Event
Get ready for an evening of suave sophistication and old-world charm at the Old Fashioned Cigars event! On Thu,…
Fire obliterates home couple just moved into also sends firefighter to hospital
A young couple is out of a home after an overnight fire in Polk County. The…
Senate Panel Approves Bill to Ban No-Cash Businesses in Florida
• A bill that would ban most physical businesses from refusing cash payments has passed its…
2024 Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Canceled
Carlisle Auctions, a Pennsylvania-based classic and collector car auction company, has been making Central Florida its…
SUN ‘n FUN Announces Epic Opening Day Concert – Trace Adkins with Special Guest, Sara Evans to Celebrate 50th Fly-In!
The stage is set for a monumental kickoff to the 50th Fly-In Celebration at the SUN ‘n FUN…
DeSantis plans to cut over 1,000 state jobs
A multi-billion-dollar budget surplus touted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be enough to save…
Lakeland has a new City Commissioner in District A Northwest
Guy LaLonde Jr. received 57.58% of the vote during the run-off race against Samuel Simmons. Precinct…
DeSantis asks for $1 million in new budget for possible suit over FSU playoff snub
In Governor Ron DeSantis’ new budget, $1 million has been budgeted to the University System Board…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS – UPDATE
Based on the evidence at the scene, the school bus was traveling west on West Pipkin…
Lakeland Commissioners Seek multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail along Ingraham Avenue
Lakeland plans to convert the sidewalks on five blocks of Ingraham Avenue north of Florida Southern…
Radianique
Definition: (adjective) This radiant term combines “radiant,” signifying brightness and glowing energy, with “unique,” signifying something one-of-a-kind…
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ tops Billboard’s Hot 100 chart
Sixty-plus years after she last chart-topper, Brenda Lee has again topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart via…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that gun sales have increased here in Florida since the…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS AND BICYCLIST
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 6:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of…
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last…
74 churches granted disaffiliation from UMC Florida Conference amid homosexuality division
Seventy-four congregations in Florida have left the United Methodist Church over the denomination’s longstanding debate over…