Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Lakeland, Florida, has agreed to pay the United States $4…
Year: 2023
Following Polk, restaurants failed to meet standards Feb. 13-19
Five restaurants were handed administrative complaints, typically an indication of repeat offenses. Many, but not all,…
A 20-page policy governs the use of the LPD’s Body-Worn Cameras that is being issued to 265 officers
The Lakeland Police Department began issuing body-worn cameras to sworn officers last December. Patrol officers were…
GARLIC BUTTER JUICY PORK CHOPS
INGREDIENTS 2 medium-sized pork chops, heritage breed 2 tbsp of grass-fed butter, melted 4 cloves of…
Can you help identify this man?
Detectives are seeking help in identifying the man shown in connection with a fraud investigation. If…
BE NOT WISE IN THINE OWN EYES
Written by Van Yandell Proverbs 3: 5-7 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and…
A PORTION OF FLORIDA AVENUE WILL CLOSE FOR SEWER REPAIR
POSTPONED DUE TO FDOT WANTING TO CLOSE THE ENTIRE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT. The City of…
LAKELAND MAGIC ACQUIRE NUNI OMOT FROM KNICKS
The Lakeland Magic have acquired forward Nuni Omot from the Westchester Knicks, General Manager Kevin Tiller…
Polk County Road Closures Notice
Countywide construction projects continue to impact Polk County traffic. The following Polk County road closures will detour…
2023 Hurricane, Tropical Storm Names Released
This year, Floridians will be hoping to avoid run-ins with: Last year’s season spawned two hurricanes…
Florida Republican submits bill to eliminate the Florida Democratic Party
“The Ultimate Cancel Act” would “cancel” the filings of any party that “previously advocated for” slavery,…
South Lakeland residents are upset after learning a 250-gallon gas-fueled generator will be placed in their neighborhood
After Hurricane Irma, Polk County applied for a FEMA grant that would provide permanent standby power…
Employees and customers were shocked after American Car Center closes all stores
Hundreds of employees in multiple locations across Florida including Lakeland are without a job after American Car…
What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s…
SEU to Host Free Musical Theatre Revue
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold a Musical Theatre Revue on Saturday, March 4,…
A Chick-fil-A bans unaccompanied minors: ‘We are a family-friendly restaurant’
The poor behavior of rowdy teens was a major factor behind the decision. A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A…
Is Lakeland’s status as a top ‘Boomtown’ Pro and Con
While being a ‘boomtown’ has its perks, it can also have its challenges. A study released by…
Why list your home with a realtor
The house was absolutely beautiful. The owners had created the blueprints themselves and supervised much of…
Lakeland artist adds mural for senior facility residents with sprawling lakeshore image
David Collins, one of Lakeland’s best-known artists, has been toiling for months to create a watery…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Orlando area teacher was recently put on administrative…
Guests Apprehended After Having Sex on Disney World Attraction Yo Ho, Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)
Walt Disney World Resort is The Most Magical Place on Earth, where many Guests celebrate romantic events like…
LAKELANDPD HOSTING TWO CAREER FAIRS IN MARCH
The Lakeland Police Department will host two career fairs during the month of March for anyone…
Opening Day
It was a great day for baseball, with the Tigers winning 4-2 over the Phillies! Opening…
SCRUBB ERUPTS FOR 35 IN MOTOR CITY
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Motor City Cruise…
Meet L’Oreal
L’Oreal has such a sweet and precious face with her sun-kissed orange nose and cheeks and…
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted 4 Naval Sea Cadets Corps
Lakeland Fire Department recently hosted 4 Naval Sea Cadets Corps units at the Training Center for…
REPORT STREET LIGHT OUTAGES BEFORE HALLOWEEN
With trick-or-treating right around the corner, Lakeland Electric wants to make sure families can see clearly,…
The sequel ‘Rehab Bear’ Green-Lit By Producers
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Due to the overwhelming popularity of the film Cocaine Bear, movie studio executives…
DeSantis Now Controls Disney World’s Special District—Here’s What That Means
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Monday that overhauls the special district that oversees Walt…
Movie Review – Cocaine Bear
By Bob Garver A lot of the reviews I’ve seen for “Cocaine Bear” contain some…
America’s wars, who are the winners?
Dr. Glenn Mollette America was involved in Vietnam for 20 years. Our presence started small but…
Drone video of Lakeland power plant project implosion
Lakeland Electric’s leading industrial demolition contractor, Total Wrecking & Environmental, imploded the first phase of the…
Training Lakeland FD and Polk County Fire Rescue
Publix invited #LakelandFD and Polk County Fire Rescue to attend their annual HazMat training refresher courses…
Publix hosting first Hunger Summit to address growing food insecurities
There are more than seven million people in the Southeastern United States who are food insecure.…
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lieutenant Lance Taylor for 10 years, Lieutenant Jim Craw for 30 years, and Driver/Engineer…
Turning K-12 ‘Cafeterias into Classrooms’ to Address Food Waste
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Students in the Orlando area could soon get more…
Medical Marijuana in Lakeland: Understanding Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
Florida started its Medical Cannabis Program in 2018 and ever since has become more widely accepted.…