A beleaguered Polk County battalion chief got his job back not long after the Polk County Commission agreed…
Month: February 2024
California-based burger chain opening first Central Florida location this week
A popular California-based burger chain is set to open its first location in Central Florida this week! Fatburger,…
Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop Series
Now in its 4th iteration, the Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop Series offers local breast cancer survivors an…
Bob Marley: One Love – Movie Review
By Bob Garver It was a good idea for “Bob Marley: One Love” to open…
FDOT considering a new road crossing I-4 between Walt Williams and SR 33
State traffic planners are considering a new road that would provide a more direct connection between…
Married couple arrested for bestiality; 4 animals seized
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a married couple for bestiality and filming pornographic images…
Re-Sale America Lakeland Closing
Everything 40% off (some exclusions do apply) Furniture, Fixtures, Appliances, Furniture, Households, and much more!!! Located…
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Symphony Strings Concert on Thursday March 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the main theatre
The concert will feature the Harrison Chamber and Philharmonic Orchestras, as well as small chamber ensembles. …
Environmental groups to sue EPA: Advocates seek fertilizer mining oversight
Advocacy groups are pressuring the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen regulations over the fertilizer production industry…
Candidates who dropped out of the presidential election will be on Florida ballots – votes will still be counted
Just last month, Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended his run for the White House after the Iowa caucuses.…
Florida is crawling with Bed Bugs – 3 Cities among the Most Infested
Florida remains a sought-after destination for both tourists and residents, boasting sun-soaked beaches, diverse attractions, and…
Dylan Scott Replaces Trace Adkins for Opening Day Concert
Due to injury, Trace Adkins will not be able to perform at SUN ‘n FUN 2024.…
NASA looking for applicants for a yearlong simulated Mars mission
Mission would be 2nd of 3 planned ground-based missions called CHAPEA NASA is looking for applicants…
Happy Birthday K-9 Summit
Join us in wishing Lakeland K-9 Summit a BIG Happy Birthday as he turns 4 this…
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present Sister Act as our spring musical
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present Sister Act as our spring musical. Performances…
The Daytona 500 delayed until Monday due to the weather
The Daytona 500 has been delayed due to inclement weather, NASCAR announced Sunday morning. “The Great American Race”…
Neo-Nazis return to Florida
A Democratic state legislator from Central Florida is calling attention to neo-Nazi demonstrators who once again…
Florida Southern College president announces she’ll retire this year
Longtime Florida Southern College President Anne B. Kerr plans to retire this year. Kerr, 69, made…
One Polk County food vendor shut down
One Polk County food vendor was shut down during the week from Feb. 5 to 11…
1 Killed and 4 Injured US-27 Crash South Of Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide unit is investigating a crash on County Road 640,…
Donald Trump Must Pay $364M in NYC Civil Fraud Case
The penalty Friday came from what Judge Arthur Engoron said was the former president’s longstanding scheme…
LAKELAND BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER NEW DATE MARCH 23
The Lakeland Black History Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 23, 2024, due to the…
Lakeland Commissioners Move Juneteenth Discussion to Meeting on April 1
Lakeland’s City Commission will consider whether to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday at its April…
The Roberts Academy Middle School Expansion Dedication
We are proud to announce that the Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College has expanded its…
Polk County man facing 13 charges including attempted murder after choking deputy
A 22-year-old man tried to kill a deputy and dented a patrol car while resisting arrest in Mulberry…
Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
1½ pounds ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper12 slices sourdough…
Lakeland School combines education with farming
Two educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students. WonderHere is not your ordinary school. “I…
Lakeland Police Seek Assistance in Wallet Theft Case at Harvest Meat Market
In a troubling incident at the Harvest Meat Market in Lakeland, a shopper’s wallet, accidentally left…
KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Grand Opening at Lakeside Village on 02.19.2024
Website https://thekpot.com/location/lakeland-town-center-drive/
Supervisors of Elections Accepting Scholarship Applications
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards announced today that Florida residents still have time to…
What goes well with a state championship? A national title!
Congratulations to Lakeland High for another huge win at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships…
William ‘Bill’ Post, inventor of Pop-Tarts, dies at 96
Kellogg’s executives approached Post in 1963 at Keebler Co. with an idea for a new breakfast…
CENTRAL FLORIDA BUSINESS EXPO
The City of Lakeland is hosting the Central Florida Business Expo on April 24, 2024, at…
Gov. DeSantis blames electric vehicles for insurance rate spikes
As Floridians continue to struggle with high insurance costs, Gov. Ron DeSantis says people steering away…
SEU to Hold Piano Trio Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold “Spiritus,” a piano trio concert, at All Saints…
CSX Transportation Closing Old Highway 37 at Rail Crossing on Friday
UPDATE Subsequent to release, CSX representatives contacted Polk County to announce repairs and closure of the…
A pageant that makes a difference: Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant is back
The annual Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant is returning to the Wyndham Celebration for a night of…
WE ARE LIVING IN A PLASTIC WORLD
By Van Yandell Genesis 1: 1-3 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.…
Fill the hole with a load of rocks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Sixty minutes reported, on Sunday evening February third, about a gap in…