An unknown odor emanates from the Carillon Lakes sub-division, forcing residents to take shelter inside and seal…
Month: April 2024
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigating animal neglect hoarder case in Lakeland
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit responded to…
Banned Book Bingo Tonight
Join our Miss Rose Dynasty 2024 @missveronicafoxx this Thursday for this month’s Banned Book Bingo at…
8th Annual Police Memorial 5K To Take Place On May 18th
REGISTER TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/ycvtvwmv The Lakeland Police Foundation will host the 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K on…
Leo Schofield was paroled; now the public work of exoneration intensifies
SAO spokesman complains it’s “the media’s” fault no one who isn’t a current Brian Haas or…
Spring Guitar Concert
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Spring Guitar Concert to be held…
Book Review – The Jinn Daughter
Title: The Jinn Daughter Author: Rania Hanna ISBN: 9781649033642 Release Date: 04/02/24 Review: 4 Stars This debut…
Shoe Cobbler in Lakeland
NBC News’ Sam Brock brings us his story. Jim McFarland, a fourth-generation shoe cobbler in Lakeland,…
Older Husband and Working Wife Seek Guidance
I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security. My wife will be 65 in…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you Know that automobile insurance rates here in Florida are third-highest in…
GOD DETERMINES THE ORDER IN WHICH THINGS HAPPEN
By Van Yandell Genesis 1: 1-3 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.…
Former 5-Star Cornerback, top recruit, Cormani McClain to Leave Buffaloes and Enter Transfer Portal
Somewhere near the Little Havana section of Miami, there is a Cuban football coach named Mario…
Florida strawberry farmers face growing challenges with new development
It’s no secret: Plant City is known for some of the most amazing strawberries in the…
Child exiting school bus hit by car in Polk County
A child was hit by a car Wednesday afternoon while exiting a school bus in Haines…
Publix honors associates for their community involvement
Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their…
Red Lobster bankruptcy: Are they going out of business?
Is Red Lobster going out of business? According to a report in Bloomberg, the national seafood…
The Lakeland Daredevil Squirrel
This sounds like the setup of a joke. ‘A squirrel, a raccoon, and a Florida woman…
WATSON CLINIC DEBUTS PODCAST “WATSON CLINIC HEALTH TALK”
Watson Clinic recently premiered Watson Clinic Health Talk, a new podcast that offers insightful conversations with the…
The new president of Florida Poly could make up to $1.2 million a year
By The News Service of Florida Devin Stephenson, who is in line to become president of…
Gessler Clinic evacuated twice once for a false fire report and then for a bomb threat
Gessler Clinic was evacuated twice in less than two hours on Wednesday, first because of a false…
Grammy-nominated Christian artist Jeremy Camp comes to Lakeland
It’s not just Jeremy Camp’s ability to connect with his audiences that drives his music, but…
Polk County to close Rohr Home
After a year’s long attempt to find a nursing home provider to buy the Rohr Home, the Polk…
Leo Schofield Jr. is to leave prison on April 30
Leo Schofield Jr., the convicted murderer whose claim of innocence has gained international attention, will leave…
We want justice for JD
“He just loved everything. He was such a good baby,” Yeisdelis Baez said Tuesday. Baez said…
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit have received donations of body armor
Lakeland Police Department K9s Drax, Judah, Kodiak, and Summit have received bullet and stab protective vests…
Bob Graham Florida governor and U.S. senator dies at 87
Bob Graham, perhaps the most peculiar and popular politician in modern Florida history, died Tuesday. The…
Did you know that the Polk County school system has 180 HOMELESS Seniors Graduating This Year
Can you help us, Please
SunPass and FBI alert users of possible ‘smishing’ scams from text messages
SunPass has started warning drivers about a phishing effort using text messages to scam customers. The…
Number of homeless senior’s citizens on the rise in Florida
As baby boomers get older and inflation continues to rise, homes are becoming less and less…
84-year-old Lakeland woman honored by community’s generosity after losing home to fire
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year. Still,…
With Lakeland International expansion in the future Lakeland Commissioners are planning to buy 31 acres
Lakeland officials expressed interest in purchasing 31 acres near Lakeland International Airport which was meant to…
Man convicted 18 years after DUI crash on I-4 which caused serious injuries
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a…
Lakeland Book Crawl
The third annual Lakeland Book Crawl takes place April 22-27, leading up to National Independent Bookstore Day. The event…
Book Review – Bridesmaid for Hire
Title: Bridesmaid for Hire Author: Meghan Quinn ISBN: 9781728294360 Release Date: 04/02/24 Review: 4 Stars This…
Why is Nobody has been held accountable!!
Editorial Someone tell Polk County Medical Director Paul Banerjee, Polk County Government Florida, and the City…
Will the City of Lakeland get into composting “Biosolids” human waste? There is MONEY in poop
Lakeland officials are wondering whether the city’s unwanted waste could lead to a new source of revenue.…
White House Calls In Elmo To Help Explain Latest Global Conflict To President
By: BabylonBee Satire In an effort to educate President Biden on the details of the latest…
Spring Jazz Concert – Harrison School for the Arts
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Spring Jazz Concert to be held…
3 From Polk County Plead Guilty To Trafficking Meth To California Through Orlando Airport
Three Polk County residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges of intent to distribute methamphetamine. Jevonn…