A mother in Michigan says her daughter’s drawing of a pig was taken by school officials…
Year: 2023
DeSantis administration fines WESH 2 News over vaccine mandate for political debate
The DeSantis administration’s Department of Health fined WESH 2 News for implementing a vaccine mandate that…
Legoland Florida in Winter Haven meets guidelines for Certified Autism Center status
Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven will receive Certified Autism Center status by March 31. The…
Former lawmaker Kelli Stargel is now a senior advisor at Florida Polytechnic
Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new…
PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM WELCOMES DETROIT TIGERS FOR 2023 SPRING TRAINING
The 2023 Grapefruit League Spring Training schedule is about to start for the Major League Baseball…
City Commission’s Munn Park Discussions Range from Homeless Issues and Recreation at Munn Park
Plans to revitalize Munn Park were on the minds of city commissioners during a two-day planning…
Bob Iger Outlines New Disney Org Structure With 7,000 Layoffs Planned
With CEO Bob Iger back at the helm, the new organizational structure of The Walt Disney Co. is…
THOU SHALT BUILD A BOAT!
Written By: Van Yandell Genesis 6: 15 KJV “And this is the fashion which thou shalt…
Meet Maisy and Misty
We have two of the cutest kittens available for adoption. Meet Maisy and Misty, a pair…
Budweiser announces birth of 4 new Clydesdales — here’s how you can meet them
Anheuser-Busch this week announced four new Budweiser Clydesdale foals have been added to the herd, and…
Plan to allow permitless concealed guns in Florida gains traction as three rival camps emerge
There were 120 speaker cards on the desk when Rep. Spenser Roach, R-Fort Myers, gaveled the…
Roll out the Red Carpet for Harrison
Harrison School for the Arts is proud to present Roll out the Red Carpet for Harrison…
Five Polk County not-for-profits receive $10,000 grants through Florida Fund
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has announced awards of $10,000 each to five non-profit organizations in…
SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO ANNOUNCES 2023 TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH E3 AVIATION ASSOCIATION
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the largest and most successful aviation events in the…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, Feb 8, 2023, at approximately 6:09 a.m., a silver F-150 truck was traveling northbound…
CCDF’s latest challenge on books in Polk school libraries
While the public debate had ended and a majority of Polk County School Board members voted…
Part of Florida Ave is shut down while LPD investigates a vehicle crash
UPDATE: South Florida Avenue reopened after crash investigation Lakeland Police have shut down both directions of…
New Reviews Suggest TRON Ride Vehicle is too Restrictive for Some Guests
Cast members preview TRON at #MagicKingdom, and reports emerge that the ride vehicles are so restrictive…
80 employees are temporarily out of work because of the fire at Texas Cattle Company Steakhouse
It’s the place where Lauren Rodriguez has worked for four years, earning a living to take…
Update on the Texas Cattle Company fire
“That is still unfolding,” said Stephen Gary, the restaurant’s operating partner. Gary said the restaurant office,…
Meet the Nut Gang Peanut, Pistachio, Pecan, and Brazil
The Thoms Family came by on Saturday to pick up their foster babies…The Nut Gang (Peanut,…
A fire broke out last night at Texas Cattle Company
No one was injured, and firefighters were able to put out the flames early this morning.…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida could end unanimous jury requirements for executing someone…
Real Lakeland police chief warns about fake police chief scheme
A thief is pretending to be Lakeland’s top cop, threatening to arrest people if they don’t…
Lakeland mass shooting suspect dies after police pursuit
A suspect in Lakeland’s mass shooting is dead after leading Lakeland police officers on a lengthy…
Double Feature
By Bob Garver This past weekend featured a weird toss-up between two new releases at…
Tired of hearing about China? Stop the cash flow
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Do you get tired of hearing about China? Now we have…
Tom Brady Signs with Sunnyshade Retirement Home Shuffleboard Team
Written by BabylonBee SATIRE Tom Brady announced today he has officially signed a three-year contract with…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO CAPITANES AT HOME
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Mexico City…
GoodRx to pay $1.5 million fine as part of FTC settlement
GoodRx will have to pay a $1.5 million fine as part of a proposed settlement with the…
DeSantis files complaint against Orlando Philharmonic for hosting a drag holiday event
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) administration has filed a complaint against an Orlando foundation over a…
Look, Feel, and Think Better – Weight loss programs
Weight loss programs, food services, fad diets, and exercise plans permeate our lives this time of…
Florida Tropics 8, Dallas Sidekicks 4
A big two-way effort in the second half helped the Florida Tropics snap a three-game losing…
Issues With Fitting in TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles at Magic Kingdom
Many Cast Members attending today’s TRON Lightcycle / Run preview at Magic Kingdom have reported issues…
Help the Kitty Cat Lounge
Please help support our friend, Cindy Skop, the owner of the Kitty Cat Lounge in Lakeland.…
LPD tag scanners check nearly 250,000 plates in 2 weeks
Lakeland Police Department has spent more than a month gradually rolling out upgraded equipment to its…
In Lakeland and beyond, work remains between police and people of color
State investigators are looking into the actions of four members of the Lakeland Police Department in…