Are you interested in Electric Vehicles? Join us at Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday,…
Month: April 2024
Polk County Fire Rescue Will Participate in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
Polk County Fire Rescue joins fire departments, organizations, and individuals in participating in Light the Night…
CAN YOU IDENTIFY VEHICLE BURGLARS?
Recently a series of vehicle burglaries occurred at the Ariana Village Mobil Home Park. Burglars targeted…
Former Bin Laden Florida Mansion Demolished.
A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by Khalil Bin Laden, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s co-founder…
4 arrested for Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico into Polk County
4 arrested and 14 kilograms of fentanyl worth $3.5 million was seized by the Polk County…
A car breaks apart and ejects occupants after crashing into 2 semis during a FHP chase on I-4 in Polk County
Traffic was backed up for miles Friday morning. A driver going upwards of 130 mph on Interstate…
Part 3 – Talbot House
Talbot House Services How you can help You can volunteer your time at Talbot House in…
Progressive customers in Florida should ‘keep an eye’ on mailbox as company drops home insurance policies
In the middle of what’s being called a “property insurance crisis” in Florida, several local homeowners…
17-year-old set to graduate from SEU
When the Southeastern University spring class of 2024 graduates, Joshua Ostergaard will be among more than 900 students…
Public assistance needed to curtail animal cruelty cases
By Sheriff Grady Judd When you hear the phrase “animal cruelty,” what is the first thought…
Housing need at the center of Polk’s State of the County
Polk County is wedged between two fast-growing cities: Tampa and Orlando. The area has seen booming…
La Rosa Acquires Tenth Real Estate Brokerage Franchisee with Revenue of $4.7 Million and Positive Net Income in 2023
Brokerage Ranked Number Two for The Highest Agent Count and Number Three in Real Estate Sales…
DENNY’S, AMERICA’S DINER, SHUTTING DOORS ACROSS AMERICA
It doesn’t matter where you grew up, chances are you have been to a Denny’s once or twice…
SEU Football Releases 2024 Schedule
Southeastern University has released the 2024 football schedule, which kicks off on August 31st at Victory…
Southwest Airlines to end service at four airports, reduce staffing by up to 2K
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter, and Southwest said Thursday…
Avelo Airlines adds new Florida route. See where and how cost and time compare to Brightline
Avelo Airlines, a low-cost airline based out of Texas, announced it is adding a new Florida flight to its list of…
Goodbye, Mickey: Minnie Mouse Finds New Romantic Partner
Bad news for Mickey Mouse, as Minnie Mouse appears to have found a new romantic partner.…
Movies and TV shows casting in Florida
Hollywood’s glitz and glamour captured Americans’ attention from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and…
Impact of New Federal Protections for Gender Identity and Sexuality on Florida
Under new Title IX protections rolled out by the Biden administration this week, it is now…
Parents confirm missing 13-year-old from Lithia has been found dead
A 13-year-old last seen in Lithia Sunday night has been found dead. Administrators of the “Let’s…
EVIL TRIUMPHS, BUT FOR A SHORT TIME
By Van Yandell Psalm 21: 11-12 “For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous…
Relay For Life Plant City presented by The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation to Raise Funds to Help End Cancer As We Know It. Join us for the Luminaria Ceremony and Relay For HOPE!
In 2023, roughly 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,820 deaths from cancer are expected to…
Book Review – The Familiar
Title: The Familiar Author: Leigh Bardugo ISBN: 9781250884251 Release Date: 04/09/24 Review: 4 Stars The Familiar is…
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‘Very pungent’: Carillon Lakes residents hope discovery of wastewater line break means relief from disgusting odor
Russ Delaney recorded video on his cell phone as crew members bustled around and equipment hauled…
Letter to the Editor – Mosaic’s Toxic Mess
By Andy Mele, MSPeace Myakka Waterkeeper On Monday evening, March 25, a fire broke out at…
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
By Caroline Bryant Features Editor The Southern It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk…
Polk County trash-collection fees are projected to increase by more than 63%
The trash collection and disposal fee for Polk County residents will jump 63.35% in the first…
BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On April 23, 2024, at 12:53 a.m. LPD patrol officers responded to the Sandpiper Mobil gas…
Flight to Honor – Veterans of Mission 9 will receive patriotic quilts
Roughly 15 women sitting near sewing machines at the Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland loudly exclaim, “Yes…
Emergency Water Main Repairs Closing Park Byrd Road for Up to Two Days
Emergency repairs to a failing 12-inch water main will close Park Byrd Road just north of…
This couple got engaged at Sun ‘n Fun 24
This couple got engaged right on the warbird ramp at #SNF24 and were then invited into…
The New Lakeland VA clinic is 5 times the size of the old one
Lakeland’s veteran’s clinic will begin moving into its new building off Lakeland Highlands Road next month. The…
Lake Alfred commissioner resigns after being charged with having child porn
Lake Alfred commissioner Charles Oswald Lake has voluntarily resigned from office after being arrested on charges…
Project SEARCH Program at Lakeland Regional Health Graduates Eighth Class of Job-Ready Students with Disabilities
This year’s Project SEARCH class will be graduating at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024,…
Choral Pops Concert on Thursday May 2
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Choral Pops Concert on Thursday, May…
Letter to the Editor – Homelessness in Polk County
By Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell As a steward of our community’s public spaces, I firmly…
Floridians struggle to afford groceries, as prices outpace incomes
By Peter Schorsch Florida Politics It’s getting significantly harder to put food on the table, according…