By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com Another prominent Florida Republican is discussing his struggles dealing with surging property…
Month: March 2024
Roadblock Crash I-75
The center and outside northbound lanes of I-75 are closed near the 256 Milepost after two…
The Bash APRIL 11 2024 6-9 PM
APRIL 11, 2024 6-9 PM During the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace expo at the Florida Air…
SeaWolves Announce 2024 Spring Training Schedule
The SeaWolves, in collaboration with their parent club the Detroit Tigers, have released the club’s 2024…
Vehicle fire on I-4 Eastbound at Exit 38
This morning (Mar. 18), the Lakeland Fire Department received a call from a driver reporting a…
Florida House, Senate passes bill to create two new spaceports in Florida
The state of Florida will have two more spaceports. A bill passed in both the state…
2 skydivers were injured after making a ‘hard landing’ in Lake Wales
Two skydivers were injured Monday afternoon after making a “hard landing” in Lake Wales, according to…
SEU Softball Sweeps St. Ambrose
A six-run fourth inning helped the Fire end the first game of the doubleheader against St.…
PCSO WORKING CRASH ON SR 60 MONDAY AFTERNOON
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Fire Rescue are currently on the scene…
Phelps Named Fire Volleyball Coach
Southeastern University Athletics Director Drew Watson has announced the hiring of Amanda Phelps as the new…
Anthony Sabatini filed a lawsuit against Polk County School Board on behalf of County Citizens Defending Freedom
Today Anthony Sabatini filed a lawsuit against Polk County School Board on behalf of my client,…
Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try…
Crafts retailer JOANN files for bankruptcy
Crafts retailer JOANN filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday morning. The company, with over 800…
Lakeland driver dies after car becomes ‘wedged’ under semi-truck
A Lakeland man was killed early Monday morning after he ran a red light and slammed…
Arthur the King – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this was not a good week…
SEU to Hold a Night at the Opera
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold “A Night at the Opera…Scenes” at Oasis Community…
LAKELANDPD HIGH SCHOOL POLICE ACADEMY IS BACK THIS SUMMER!
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for eager and excited teens who are interested in a…
Florida Chief to Congress: Don’t Use Motorists as Guinea Pigs to Test Dangerous Heavier Truck
Letter to the Editor Law enforcement leaders from Florida and across the country will be on…
LKLD Commissioners consider expansion to Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Commissioners are expected to formally accept a grant on Monday from the Department of Transportation that…
Sovereign Citizen Arrested For Fake Diplomatic Plates Claims Diplomatic Immunity and Gets Stopped Again
A sovereign citizen and mildly-famous singer from Florida has been arrested and detained by police on multiple occasions for using fake diplomatic…
Four Lakeland food vendors fall short of standards in latest inspections
Feb. 26 to March 3: Four Lakeland food vendors fall short of standards in the latest…
Lakeland woman pursues Guinness World Record in deadlifting
It’s not every day someone in your community breaks a Guinness World Record, but that’s what…
Track Election Results Online
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards invites Polk County voters to follow up-to-the-minute election night coverage at PolkElections.gov for…
New York investment group has bought two Lakeland retail properties for $180 million
A New York investment group has bought two Lakeland retail properties as part of a $180…
Bobby Curry Jr. Arrested for First Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse
On the afternoon of Friday, March 15, 2024, an arrest warrant was obtained for Bobby Curry…
HCSO deputy arrested for driving a boat under the influence
A 15-year Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was arrested on Friday for driving a boat…
We’re incredibly grateful to live in such an amazing community!
A heartwarming shoutout goes to Mobility Express for their incredible act of kindness. When Mrs. Linda…
LPD investigating deadly shooting inside Lakeland apartment complex
An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting inside a Lakeland apartment. Lakeland police responded to…
Detective Alex Hayes we thank you for your service to our country and to our City of Lakeland
Detective Alex Hayes we thank you for your service to our country and to our City…
Two-alarm residential structure fire on Combee Rd N in Lakeland on March 15
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR), Lakeland Fire Department, and Auburndale Fire Department responded to a two-alarm…
Lakeland teen waves gun in a crowd of spring breakers in New Smyrna Beach
Deputies arrested a 16-year-old from Lakeland after he pulled a gun out in a crowd Thursday…
Earthquake rumbles off the East Coast of Florida
A rare earthquake was reported off the East Coast of Florida, according to the U.S. Geological…
Local Juvenile Justice Worker Arrested for Domestic Violence: Polk County Community Reacts
Ieshia Saunders, a contract worker for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Bayskids organization, was…
Lakeland man riding motor scooter dies after being hit by two cars
The 62-year-old was hit by two different cars. A Lakeland man riding a scooter died after…
Patient ‘Dumping’ Strains Lakeland Homeless Shelters and Multiple Cases Are Coming From the Same Brooksville Mental Health Treatment Center
Springbrook Behavioral Hospital a Mental Health Treatment Center in Brooksville, Florida has sent multiple homeless by…
News conferences can be quite fun in Polk County
After offering some colorful observations about the dubious voracity of a few things, Sheriff Grady Judd…
Walmart stores across 30 US states issue urgent recall on popular product
A supplier is recalling popular nuts sold in Walmart stores across 30 states. This is due to potential…
Will Florida’s New Homeless Policy Reduce Panhandling in Florida?
The Solicitation of Contributions Act, as it was called, proposed the following: Specifically, the bill would ban…
Reflection, FSC Platform Art Exhibition Opening Reception
03/21/2024 5:30 PM – 03/21/2024 7:00 PM COhatch | 211 E Main St in downtown Lakeland,…
Increased Noise Alert: starting March 16 the Ghost Squadron will be practicing over Lakeland International
Increased Noise Alert: starting tomorrow (03/16) the Ghost Squadron will be practicing over Lakeland International from…
Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills into law to combat illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about stopping illegal immigrants from entering the country during a press…