Polk County’s annual Water Conservation Art Contest is open for all Polk County students in kindergarten…
Month: February 2024
Momma and Friends Banned Book Bingo
It’s Leap year yall! Join Lux at Quinteassence this Thursday for Banned Book Bingo!! Sponsored by Little Bus Books!Come…
Did you know that a new state law will soon drastically change start times for schools?
It’s true, and this change will impact our entire community, including students, their families, school staff,…
A new 10-acre hangout spot is being built under I-4
A new 10-acre hangout space, dubbed “The Canopy” is being planned for Orlando. The catch? The…
Walgreens closing in-store medical clinics across Florida
The drugstore giant has already closed 14 of its VillageMD clinics, and the rest are expected…
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season storm names are out. See the list.
We’re just over 100 days away from the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and this…
Jack in the Box finds a franchisee to bring 10 locations to Central Florida
Ed Zausch is expected to bring the new burger chain locations to Central Florida Roughly a…
The pro-lifers are all baby killers now
If “life begins at conception,” then of course *your* IVF kills *your* babies, fake pro-lifers. Your…
Known gang member and child support worker arrested after crash in Polk County
A woman tasked with keeping vulnerable children safe in Hillsborough County is on administrative leave after…
Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 8th…
DeSantis to Sign Epstein Grand Jury Bill
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he will sign a bill…
Asterisma
Definition: (noun) This celestial term combines “Asteroid,” referring to small celestial bodies, with “Prism,” signifying the dispersion…
Former Lakeland Police Chief Ronald Nenner dies at 94
For 30 years, Ronald Nenner served as the City of Lakeland’s police chief, and through more than three…
The Best Macaroni Salad Recipe
Ingredients 16 oz. Elbow Macaroni½ Red Onion1 Green Bell Pepper1 Red Bell Pepper¼ cup Parsley, fresh1…
Rabies Alert
This is an important message from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section advising residents…
FAA still fiddling with Lakeland’s plan to limit low-flying jet noise
Despite assurances of relief by Lakeland officials, Lakeland residents will have to live with the roar…
N.O.P.E.
The U.S. government does not belong to its Senators and Representatives or pollsters, talking heads, political…
About Medicare’s Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision
My wife is on Medicare and receiving Social Security benefits each month. We built a house…
Sheriff Grady Judd launches ‘groundbreaking’ mental health and substance addiction services at Polk County Jail
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency is taking a new approach when it comes to…
From his pulpit, Lake Wales mayor/pastor denounces LW corruption critics and citizens as “wicked,” abnormal, “consistent agitators”
By BILLY TOWNSEND Don’t expect Rev. Mayor Jack Hilligoss of Lake Wales to *ever* wash your…
SUN N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo is celebrating its 50th Fly-In this year! There are plenty of fan-favorite…
Hyundai Santa Fe crashes into a Beef O’ Brady’s restaurant
Vehicle 1, a Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by a 73-year-old San Antonio woman, was traveling eastbound…
New Book: Don’t Bypass Red Flags: Identifying the Signs of Drug Abuse in a Loved One’s Life and Knowing When to Walk AwayNew Book
By Jessica Lewis (Author) When I married the love of my life, thought my happily ever after…
Publix gets Lakeland Commissioners approval for massive expansion of County Line Road
Publix Supermarkets has received approval from Lakeland commissioners for a large expansion at one of its existing…
Trump reveals VP shortlist
During the program, which ran on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” Trump was asked about half…
Three Easy Ways to Vote in the March 19th Election
Polk County voters who are eligible to participate in the March 19th Republican Presidential Preference Primary…
Public Invited to TPO’s Annual Public Workshop
The public is invited to participate in the Polk Transportation Planning Organization’s (TPO) Local Coordinating Board…
Pollution Notice
Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable Incident in compliance with Section 403.077, F.S. All information…
Lakeland Independent Filmmakers & Creators (LiFC) NETWORK MIXER
CATAPULT LAKELAND | 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Calling all independent filmmakers & creators…
Hospital patient dumping crisis in Lakeland continues
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and the newly obtained body-camera video shows…
Six cases of measles were confirmed in an outbreak at a Florida elementary school
The state Department of Health in Broward County announced Friday that a third grader had been…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Wanted Man Zach Byrd
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is currently searching for 33-year-old Zachary Lee Byrd. An arrest…
SEU’s Contemporary Band to Hold Outdoor Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) Contemporary Band will present its spring acoustic concert, “The Outdoor Show,” this Friday,…
Publix Recalls 4 Types of Meat Due To Listeria Risk In FL
About 9,330 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products are being voluntarily recalled by Don Novo & Son,…
Lakeland City Commissioners ink deal with Avis Budget Car Rentals LLC for car rentals at Lakeland Linder Airport
Lakeland Commissioners voted 6-0 Monday to approve a deal that will bring Avis Budget Car Rentals…
Can you do anything about America’s problems? Not really, but one thing.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette We are saturated with news in America. We know about the legal…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Floridians may be paying their bills with silver or…
‘America’s Most Wanted’ Suspect Caught Amid Daughters’ Call for Arrest
An ‘America’s Most Wanted’ suspect was captured in Florida this past weekend in relation to child sex…
FL Man Dies After Lemon Juice Tanker Spill
A 66-year-old Florida man died Monday after suffering injuries in an overturned tanker crash near a…