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Month: January 2024
The annual ‘Smoke on the Water BBQ’ fundraiser canceled
The annual “Smoke on the Water BBQ” fundraiser in Polk County has been canceled, less than…
Neil Combee adopts the public complaint norm and creates “function” on the Polk County Commission
Whatever one thinks of Neil (and I’m tougher on him in public than *any* of you)…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVESTIGATION
On January 12, 2024, at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers responded to the area near the 1500…
SPCA Florida welcomes 56 felines rescued from Polk County hoarding case
SPCA Florida welcomed 56 cats into their care after being rescued from a hoarding case in…
Why do some Coca-Cola bottles have a yellow cap?
The color red has become synonymous with Coca-Cola — so why are loyal customers seeing bottles…
Lakeland Commission Names 15-Member Charter Review Committee
Lakeland’s City Commission will formally appoint a 15-member committee on Tuesday to review the city’s charter. The panel…
Joann Fabrics faces deep financial problems
Now, a company that should have been a pandemic winner stands on the brink of collapse,…
Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit Arrests Narcotics Trafficker and Seizes 15,000 Fentanyl Pills
Yesterday afternoon, while conducting patrol operations in the area of Old Canoe Creek Road and Kissimmee…
Farewell to Florida’s Citrus King
In Orlando, Florida, a big orange packing company, Emerald Packing Company, is closing down. This company has…
SILVER ALERT — HELP LOCATE EVERETT HARRIS
UPDATE: Mr. Harris has been located safe in Manatee County. Thank you to everyone who helped share…
Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast
Originally made popular in the early 20th century by the U.S. military for its ability to…
Trooper Ronald G. Smith – Roadway Rededication – Citrus County
On Thursday, January 11th, FHP hosted a roadway rededication ceremony for Trooper Ronald Smith who was…
Oh HAPPY DAY!
Oh HAPPY DAY! Today we wished our grumpy but lovable senior cat, Sampson, good luck in…
Teacher, nurse among 123 arrested during Hillsborough County human trafficking operation that rescued 28
Over 120 arrested in human trafficking bust Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on…
Local Landmarks Earn Autism-Friendly Certification: Enhancing Accessibility for Polk County Residents
The Visit Central Florida Welcome Center has received the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) certification from the…
Polk County crashes leave 2 dead and 1 arrested for DUI manslaughter
Two crashes in Polk County Wednesday left two people dead and one person arrested for DUI…
SWAN DIVE – the City of Lakeland helps the homeless in their “OFF GRID” lifestyle and locals too!
Satire The City of Lakeland has embraced the fact that they are the largest homeless population…
JV basketball coach arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives have arrested and charged 20-year-old Skylar Ready of Fort Meade,…
Polk County fire battalion chief fired after payment dispute, review in the works
A battalion chief lost his job over pay he and his crews received, documents obtained by…
Church leader charged with molestation said he ‘gave into temptation’
A church leader was arrested after officials said he inappropriately touched a child while visiting Lakeland…
Double Big Mac comes to McDonald’s this month
Big Mac lovers can soon make it a double in some markets. McDonald’s will offer a Double Big Mac beginning…
BBQ Sauce Recall as Dire Warning Issued
A California company has initiated a recall on a BBQ sauce sold in Publix supermarkets because…
FL Senate president shuts down Medicaid expansion in Florida
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo made it clear that she would not be willing to expand…
Hillsborough Kidnapping & Pursuit
Just after 2:00 PM on January 9, 2024, the Florida Highway Patrol received calls from a…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis is considering taking Joe Biden off…
State Of Emergency Issued For 49 FL Counties amid Threatening Storm
As a threatening low-pressure storm system batters much of Florida on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state…
Polk Sheriff’s HIDTA Task Force, working with other local, state, and federal agencies, busted two drug trafficking organizations in December and January—Multi kilos of fentanyl and cocaine seized
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Central Florida HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) task force detectives, working…
What talent!
These special Polk County Public Schools Polk County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts high school…
Polk schools cancel after-school activities Tuesday, a severe weather threat
The Polk County school district has canceled all after-school activities, including sports, on Tuesday because of severe weather…
Interested in becoming a foster parent? We are in urgent need of foster homes
The need for foster parents and to help single mothers is great. Tracy Grey, Chief Community…
Florida GOP votes to remove Christian Ziegler as chair after allegation of rape
Florida GOP votes to remove Christian Ziegler as chair after allegation of rape The Republican Party…
Women’s shelter plagued by financial hardship to close its doors
The Winter Haven Salvation Army Emergency Lodge will be closing its doors indefinitely on February 12. Lt. Daniel…
Polk County Tax Collector Joe Tedder files for eighth term
Tedder, 61, was first elected as tax collector in 1996 and has been re-elected six times,…
Liberty Tire Recycling Announces Acquisition of Empire Tire and McGee Tire of Central Florida
Liberty Tire Recycling announced the acquisition of Empire Tire of Edgewater in Orlando, Florida and McGee…
Florida lawmaker seeks to strictly regulate panhandling and make it illegal in most cases
Drivers in the Sunshine State might be accustomed to seeing faces with signs pleading for money…
2 Lakeland restaurants fall short of standards
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation carries out restaurant inspections and describes them as…
SUV crashes into South Florida – Lakeland Waffle House
A man was hurt after he crashed his SUV into a Lakeland Waffle House early Monday.…
LAKE BONNY STORMWATER OUTFALL RETROFIT PROJECT
Drainage Baffle Box Catches Sediment and Trash Before Entering Lake The City of Lakeland will begin…