Construction is close to wrapping up on two private hangar developments here at LAL. Also, help…
Month: February 2024
Pre-trial conference set for former Riverton pastor extradited to Florida for felony lewd molestation charge
The pre-trial conference for former Riverton church youth group leader Richard Shaw has been set for April 9,…
RP Funding Center enforces mandatory security screenings and a clear bag policy
RP Funding Center, Polk County’s premier event venue, is enforcing new security rules to enhance the…
Thousands of Polk County teachers to get $100s more in pay this week as retro-pay kicks in
Incorrect data entered into Polk County Public Schools payroll system had left hundreds of teachers short in their…
MOULIN ROUGE! …
Sunday, March 3 @ 4 PM. General Admission Tickets $5. Tickets are available in advance by…
Publix Lake Miriam store is scheduled to close this summer for remodeling
Less than a year after Publix Super Markets finished work on the demolition and rebuilding of…
Family Dollar to pay nearly $42 million in connection with rodent-infested warehouse
Family Dollar Stores was hit with a record fine for violating product safety standards after selling…
‘They had scraped off the icing’: Shopper catches Publix putting a cake she returned in the freezer
A Publix shopper is claiming that the grocery chain put a cake that she returned to…
Mom and 4-year-old rescued from house fire after neighbor calls police
A mother and her four-year-old daughter were rescued after a fire broke out in their Winter…
Polk County Public Schools testing out million dollar school bus tracking system
Leaders at Polk County Public Schools are working to provide parents more peace of mind as…
Cypress Point At Lake Parker is a Housing development to watch!
“Highland Homes wants to build 199 single-family houses that it says are intended for teachers, nurses,…
Superhero LKLD lineman at The Schools of McKeel Academy
We were thrilled to have a superhero lineman at The Schools of McKeel Academy He arrived…
Investigators search for 2 women who abandoned a dog in a Lakeland neighborhood
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are looking for two women who abandoned a dog in a…
Forever Elvis ’73 with Dwight Icenhower
Dwight Icenhower is a Five Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. He is considered to…
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Want to know why you are seeing these popping up in Downtown Lakeland and Dixieland and…
Capital One’s Discover Acquisition: 5 Things to Know
Capital One’s deal with Discover could mean stiffer competition for American Express, Visa and Mastercard. Capital…
FMEA Announces Annual Safety Awards Winners – LKLD Electric Receives 3rd Place in Cat 5
This past Saturday, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized excellence in Florida public power at…
Tampa-based Restaurant Company announces closure of some Outback Steakhouse locations
Tampa-based Bloomin’ Brands announced Friday that it is closing 41 underperforming locations across its brands, including…
Quasarisma
Definition: (noun) This dynamic term combines “Quasar,” referring to a high-energy astronomical object, with “Charisma,” signifying compelling…
Doctors give symptoms for Measles and ways families can help prevent the virus
A doctor is explaining the symptoms of Measles after a case was recently confirmed in Polk…
Can you help identify this fraud suspect?
On January 18, 2024, the suspect in the photos fraudulently used the victim’s credit cards at…
Florida Strawberry Festival opens Thursday with rides and food and music
Under the guidance of a new festival president and with some of music’s top entertainers taking…
Empowering Parents, Teens, & Law Enforcement to promote Safe Driving
State Farm® is proud to support the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition with a $60,000 grant to promote…
Polk County wants to make Galloway and Swindell junctions safer
One plan calls for a roundabout and a traffic light. Two others call for a new…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office crime scene van involved in Winter Haven crash
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office crime scene van was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida is under an increased risk of terrorist attacks?…
Robert Fegers will retire on March 15 after 13 years as Polk County judge
The pending retirement of Judge Robert Fegers will create an opening on the Polk County Court in the…
Meet Daphne
Our pretty girl, Daphne, is still patiently waiting for her furever home. She’s about 9 months…
Water Service Disrupted for about 250 Customers in Highland City
At approximately 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, Polk County Utilities (PCU) reported a major leak…
Measles in Florida: Disease spreads to Polk County with 1 reported case
As of Feb. 25, there have been 9 reported measles cases throughout the state — 8…
2024 Florida Lineman Competition – The Overall Apprentice Award goes to Dustin Zorn from Lakeland Electric
The results of the 2024 Florida Lineman Competition are in! The 2024 Overall Journeyman Team Winners…
Drone-powered vehicles could be game changer for transportation and are being tested in Lakeland
Lift Aircraft’s “Hexa,” the first drone-powered vehicle that any adult in the general public can train…
What do you think about the reimagining of Munn Park?
“The reimagining of Munn Park is inching forward, but more than a year after the city…
What Nikki Haley and Joe Manchin Should Do
By Dr Glenn Mollette Nikki Haley is overall respected for her political service. She did a good…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training – Movie Review
By Bob Garver NOTE: This Japanese film is available in both “subbed” and “dubbed” versions. This…
SEU to Hold Free Orchestra Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold its Spring Orchestra Concert in Bush Chapel on…
Spirit of Flight pictures and voting link!
First Annual Spirit of Flight Competition Spirit of Flight 2024 Peoples Choice Voting Link