Tucked between the interstate and the railroad tracks, woven into the industrial sprawl of Tampa’s eastern…
Month: April 2024
DeSantis has one of the utmost disapproval ratings for governors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has one of the highest disapproval ratings among U.S. governors, a national survey…
Truck driver arrested after allegedly holding couple hostage for weeks
A Central Florida truck driver has been arrested after Pennsylvania police say he was holding two…
Central Florida Homeless Advocates rally as Supreme Court hears public sleeping case
Supreme Court Justices are now deciding a major case that could impact how Central Florida tackles a growing…
Thousands and Thousands of gallons of wastewater spills
Officials said they were made aware of “an unusual odor by the Carillon Lakes community” weeks…
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CONVICTION
On February 7, 2022, the Lakeland Police Department began investigating a report of child pornography being…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida firefighter was recently arrested for molesting a…
Part Two – MORE THAN SHELTER Salvation Army
Lakeland is a generous community filled with people looking to help others. We’ve put together an…
Trump’s Abortion Bans Are Impacting Women in States Across the Country
By Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Manager Today, one week before Florida’s latest extreme abortion…
Supreme Court Justice Asks If A City Can Kill Homeless People
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, during oral arguments in a homelessness case on Monday, asked if cities…
Satanic Temple co-founder challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis to debate on religious freedoms
The Satanic Temple’s (TST) co-founder challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a debate on religious freedom after the…
Most Americans are facing some level of financial stress.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year…
Lakeland Real Estate broker receives national award at Las Vegas Convention
Andrea Dockery, broker/owner of RE/MAX Experts in Lakeland, was named the 2023 Broker/Owner of the Year Single…
Abigail – Movie Review
By Bob Garver After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie…
Learn about the early phases of the City of Lakeland’s initiatives to help the homeless. Part 1
Homelessness is a much-debated problem when it comes to helping those in need. It’s often thought…
Waco Kitchen at Lakeland Airport closes
Lakeland International Airport officials announced Monday that the airport’s only food vendor will temporarily suspend its…
Rising Alzheimer’s rates prompt renewed focus on end-of-life planning
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The 2024 Alzheimer’s Association annual report forecasts a doubling of…
The Florida Air Museum
The Florida Air Museum, located on the Aerospace Center for Excellence campus, was designated as the…
Alain Douge Selected to be Principal of Lakeland High School
Alain Douge has been named the next principal of Lakeland High School, effective this summer. Alain…
US Supreme Court will hear arguments over homeless public sleeping bans similar to Florida law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that will determine if…
Gift Card Drive for Homeless High School Seniors in Polk County
By Rachel Hernandez About 7 years ago I found out about a committee made up of…
Florida Ethics Commission Whitewash’s FEC Commissioner Freddie Figgers Fines
After listening to a whitewash proffered by its general counsel, Florida’s Commission on Ethics Friday gave…
Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy, gains new owners
New owners Flatheads plan to improve quality controls, speed of service, food consistency, serving size, and the in-store…
A ban on sleeping on public property could bring major anxiety to some municipalities
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case on Monday, April 22, that in part,…
Hillsborough deputies search for suspect in child exploitation case
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a child exploitation case. The…
LoveBird’s owner is in the planning stages of another Lakeland restaurant
Jeremy Brumley says he’s in early of planning a new concept restaurant at the former site…
FL Man Set Himself On Fire Outside Donald Trump’s NYC Trial
A Florida man threw pamphlets into the air outside Donald Trump’s NYC hush-money trial before setting…
Forced birth is local, pt. 1: what is the rape exception protocol, Sheriff Judd?
By Billy Townsend Individual local police officers are the new real-time gatekeepers of the “rape, incest,…
Daylong Road Closure of Hamilton Road in South Lakeland on Monday
Hamilton Road in Lakeland will close for the day on Monday, April 22 from the intersection…
Peppers Promoted to Assistant Coach
Southeastern University wrestling coach Travis Patrick announced Douglas Peppers as the new assistant wrestling coach. Peppers spent this…
SEU to Hold its Spring 2024 Commencement at RP Funding
Southeastern University (SEU) will hold its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony on Friday, April 26, at 6:30…
Major changes could be coming to Kathleen Road but a 20-week closure is coming
A nearly one-mile stretch of Kathleen Road near its northern apex might soon be closed for…
Lake Alfred commissioner charged with possessing 300 images and videos of child porn
A Lake Alfred commissioner was arrested Thursday afternoon and faces charges of possessing roughly 300 images…
Update on SR 37 accident – Tractor-trailer jackknifes killing Mulberry man
A Mulberry man Johny Sanabria was killed in a semi-tractor-trailer accident Thursday afternoon on State Road 37. About…
Momma and Friends Mother’s Day Show!
Place:820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Sunday, May 12th Starting at 2:00 pm.100% family friendly! All…
Moose Farts Recipe
Introduction: Embark on a culinary adventure with Moose Farts recipe, a whimsical and delightful treat that…
Deadly crash shuts down portion of State Road 37 in Mulberry
One person reportedly died in a crash involving a semi-truck. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies have…
Smokin’ Transformation: Former Smokey Bones Lakeland Restaurant to be redesigned for Twin Peaks
Since its launch 18 years ago, Twin Peaks is now a 100+ location restaurant chain across…
Fantasy of Flight is planning to remove the DC3 near I-4
Central Florida Crane will be lifting this iconic DC3 aircraft from its podium, which has been sitting…
TWO UPCOMING ROAD PROJECTS WILL REQUIRE DETOURS
Easton Drive Beginning Monday April 22, 2024, contractors for the City of Lakeland will be working…