Starting Thursday, June 13 Avelo will have nonstop twice a week to Tweed-New Haven Airport in…
Month: March 2024
‘Explosive’ 2024 Hurricane Season Could Break Records
Floridians should gear up for an “explosive” hurricane season — one that has the potential to…
Avelo Airlines to make route announcements from Lakeland airport
There will be a big announcement regarding commercial flights at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Wednesday…
Lakeland Resident Arrested for Tampa Carjacking Thanks to Community Tips
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in Tampa arrested a suspect in a carjacking case. The…
Florida town installs live facial recognition to protect against 3 trespassers
By Chris Burt Biometrics News Lakeland, Florida is not known as a particularly violent city. It…
Moccasin Alum Dylan Travis Selected to USA Olympic 3×3 Roster
Florida Southern men’s basketball alum Dylan Travis was selected to the first-ever Team USA 3×3 Olympic roster as the…
Can you help catch a burglary suspect?
A vehicle burglary occurred in the 800 block of North Florida Avenue in which the victim’s…
Alva woman on the run for DUI manslaughter charges taken into custody in Lakeland
A woman is in custody in Lakeland after being on the run for several charges related…
Miss Rose Dynasty 2024 Event Recap
By Momma Ashley Rose I want to take a moment to thank everyone who sponsored, volunteered…
Harrison School for the Arts Spring Piano Concert
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present the Fall Piano Concert on Thursday, April…
A Silver Alert has been issued for 63-year-old Thomas James DeMaintenon
Mr. DeMaintenon has been located safe today in Collier County, Florida. A Silver Alert has been…
JEREMY CAMP at the Polk Postponed…
Sunday, April 21 @ 7:30 PM (postponed from 3/29) Reserved seating is available in advance by…
Our Lakeland – Book Review
In the non-fiction book, Our Lakeland: The Other End of Florida Avenue, McShay presents the contemporary…
Patronis Questions Costs of Land Deals
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis suggested the…
LAKELAND WASTEWATER CREWS TO REPAIR AGING SEWER CONNECTION AT 1800 BLOCK OF SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division WHAT: Repair Broken Sewer Connection WHY: Aging Infrastructure WHEN: Sunday, March 31,…
One was sent to hospital after a brush fire rekindled at Mosaic plant in Riverview
A brush fire that threatened the Mosaic phosphate plant in Riverview on Monday started back up again Tuesday,…
Krispy Kreme doughnuts heading to McDonald’s
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme have announced a partnership that will have many of you saying, “I’m…
auroraflect
Definitionverb – A captivating portmanteau of “aurora” and “reflect,” this term describes the act of radiating or…
Fire closes Polk State Lakeland Campus student center on Tuesday but the rest of LAC is open
Update at 9:04 a.m. Additional classrooms and areas of the Lakeland Academic Center (LAC) have been closed…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting in unincorporated Polk County near Bowling Green
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, March 25,…
Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of Florida’s Sunshine Skyway disaster
A Baltimore, Maryland bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after being hit by a cargo ship. The Associated Press…
The Real Big Smo comes to Wild Greg’s Saloon in Lakeland
The Real Big Smo “The Real Big Smo,” brings his country-fried rap to Lakeland’s Wild Greg’s…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Supreme Court may soon give their decision…
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. facing possible $200M shortfall in litigation expenses
Citizen’s officials say the potential shortfall shouldn’t significantly impact rates. Despite attempts by the Legislature to…
Meet Miss Popularity–Venus
Meet Miss Popularity–Venus who is just one of the sweet kittens we have available for adoption…
Videos of Florida sheriffs encouraging residents to shoot intruders resurface
Two Florida sheriffs are on the same page as far as armed homeowners taking on intruders…
‘My community nurtured me’: Dennis Ross talks about ‘reaching across the aisle’ in memoir
Generosity from two of Lakeland’s most prominent business leaders partly led to Dennis Ross’ aspirations to…
Gain Some Control Over Your Life
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for…
Florida Tropics update
“After seven seasons of play in the Major Arena Soccer League, the Florida Tropics no longer…
VICTORY’S ARSENAL THEATRE at SUN ‘n FUN pays tribute to the planes and pilots who flew for our freedom
The 50th SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo takes place from April 9-14 at the Lakeland Linder…
Alabama man visiting family in Lakeland killed in hit-and-run crash
An Alabama man who was visiting family in Lakeland was killed in a hit-and-run crash on…
Restaurants that fell short
Here’s a look at restaurants that did not meet standards during the week. In each case…
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – Movie Review
By Bob Garver What has happened to the “Ghostbusters” movie franchise? For over a quarter…
Detroit Tigers’ Jack Flaherty strikes out eight in final spring start in 3-2 win over the Rays
Other Spring Training Photos by Tom Hagerty Click Here The Detroit Tigers took down the Tampa Bay Rays,…
Punk Rock Flea Market 2024 Photos
Punk Rock Flea Market Volume Eight. Lakeland, Florida. March 24, 2024. (© Tom Hagerty) Photos by…
Check out the lineup of STOL Pilots set to appear at the #SNF24
Check out the lineup of STOL Pilots set to appear at the #SNF24 STOL Invitational brought…
Nate Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project calls facial recognition cameras ‘dangerous.’
Thirteen cameras installed, and in the process of being installed, in downtown Lakeland are equipped with…
Homeless In For a Rude Awaking in Florida
Florida’s New HB 1365 Bill: A Detailed Forecast of Its Impact on Florida Municipalities Florida’s House…