Written by Van Yandell Leviticus 19: 34 You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you…
Year: 2023
CCDF protests new books for Polk School libraries
The Polk County School Board will purchase 37,000 books for new school libraries, including 14 books…
Activists rally in Lakeland to criticize DeSantis for blocking African-American AP studies
Terry Coney, president of the NAACP’s Lakeland Branch, considered going to Tallahassee on Wednesday to join…
Orange County deputies resign amid a sex scandal
Three Orange County deputies have resigned following a sex scandal, and one of the locations includes…
Lakeland man experiencing homelessness for 30 years is gifted a new home
A Lakeland man who spent most of his adult life on the street will finally get…
Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland’s oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements…
JAY SCRUBB ERUPTS FOR 35 IN LOSS AGAINST DELAWARE
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Delaware Blue…
Florida United Methodist Conference has a new bishop from Virginia
Bishop Tom Berlin has taken leadership of the United Methodist Church in Florida at a time…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a woman recently killed her terminally ill husband? Police…
Slow cooker chicken chow mein
Combine stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a slow cooker. Add the onion, carrot and chicken. Cover and cook for 5 hours on…
South Pipkin Road to Remain Closed for Another 10 Days
South Pipkin Road south of Maple Hill Drive in Lakeland closed to traffic since January 9…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
SEU to Host Free Piano Concert Series
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will be holding a Piano Spark Concert Series beginning on…
Meet L’Oreal, (mom), Maybelline, Estee’, Aramis, and Giorgi
This week we received a phone call from a woman (Lesia) about 20+ cats who had…
LAKELAND MAGIC FALL TO CELTICS ON THE ROAD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fall to the Maine Celtics…
A little protest on 98 N Saturday
The Bloodstained Men & Their Friends have something to say: Everyone has a right to their own body. …
Walt Disney to Replace Benjamin Franklin on the $100 Bill: Report
Satire In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the inception of The Walt Disney Company, the image of…
LAKELAND MAGIC BEAT CELTICS ON THE ROAD
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeat the Maine Celtics 117-111…
Central Florida Comic-Con 2023 photos
Central Florida Comic Con. RP Funding Center. Lakeland, Fla. Jan. 21, 2023. (© Tom Hagerty) photos…
Substitute school crossing guards are needed across the county
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…
Milwaukee Wave 6 Florida Tropics 5
A goal by Ian Bennett with just 1:55 to play in the fourth quarter lifted the…
Toy gun prompts Polk State College shelter in place: PCSO
Polk State College students were told to shelter in place on Friday morning. An alert posted to…
Double dognapper caught on camera arrested
A Lakeland woman was arrested Thursday, accused of a double dognapping that was captured on camera,…
DAN KIRK APPOINTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S BOARD OF PHARMACY BY GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS
Written by FSC Staff Dan Kirk, the Head Strength, and Conditioning Coach at Florida Southern College…
Lakeland Antique Mall Monthly Antique & Craft Fair
Lakeland Antique Mall Monthly Antique & Craft Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday, January 21st, 2023,…
Statewide Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Competition
We are so proud of our #LakelandFD #firefighters– for the first time in nearly ten years,…
New 4-way stops with flashing lights
Public Notice: As of today, seven intersections near Munn Park have been converted into 4-way stops…
A PORTION OF LIME STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR SEWER REPAIR
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will need to repair a broken sewer lateral beneath…
DeSantis broke the law but judge tosses ousted prosecutor’s lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday dismissed former State Attorney Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, ruling that the…
State of Florida Files Suit to Stop Retheming of Disney’s Splash Mountain Attraction: Report
The State of Florida has reportedly filed a suit in court to keep Walt Disney World…
City of Lakeland Water Utility FREE water conservation kit
New year, new savings! City of Lakeland Water Utility customers can receive a FREE water conservation…
AP African American Studies Course Blocked in FL Schools
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rejected…