Florida investigators accuse 2 women and 2 men of defrauding Chicago-based insurance company Two men and…
Month: April 2024
Lakeland Resident and FSU Student, Shanaya Jaitly, Makes Impact through Sustainability and Community Service
Shanaya Jaitly, a Florida State University (FSU) student, is due to graduate in Spring 2024. She…
Welty Named Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Southeastern University Athletics Director Drew Watson has announced the hiring Hudson Welty as the next men’s…
Scammers Arrested
On April 11, 2024, the Victim in this case met with Aderiquis Surmelin and Hatori Humphries…
“We gotta boycott this,” says Publix shopper as customers notice stores are missing staple amenities
CUSTOMERS of one popular grocery store chain are calling for a protest after realizing that an…
New Parking Facility Now Available at Marshall Hampton Reserve for Polk County Residents
The new parking area at the Marshall Hampton Reserve is now available for use. This new…
HELP FIND WANTED FELON – DEMARIUS WILSON
LakelandPD is still asking for the public’s assistance with locating a wanted felon in connection with…
Florida League of Cities recently recognized City Manager Shawn Sherrouse with a 2024 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City Manager…
Mayor Bill Mutz delivered a wonderful Proclamation for our very own Major Chad Smith
Mayor Bill Mutz delivered a wonderful Proclamation for our very own Major Chad Smith, the Mission…
Bridge Repairs Closing Deen Still Road West of Moore Road on Tuesday Morning
Starting Tuesday morning April 16, deck repairs required to correct concrete surface damage to both travel lanes…
Great LIVE shows this weekend @ the Polk and more beneath the sea classic films… Join us!
Schedule: Monday, April 15 @ 6:30 PM – THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER* Thursday, April 18…
SEU to Host Free Concerts This Week
Southeastern University’s School of Music is set to host two free concerts this week on its…
Civil War – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Civil War” presents one of the most intriguing premises of the year,…
AVELO AIRLINES CANCELLING SERVICES TO FLORIDA FROM MICHIGAN AIRPORTS
Avelo Airlines made waves in the state of Michigan a few years ago when they announced…
Two Lakeland restaurants fail to meet inspection standards
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
SUN ‘n FUN 2024 – U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Thank you to our friends the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for an incredible SUN ‘n FUN…
More than 1,000 acres on fire and ‘growing’ in Mulberry
A vegetative fire in Mulberry spanned more than 1,000 acres, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.…
LIFT Aircraft Hexa
What do y’all think about the LIFT Aircraft Hexa?!? It’s basically (in my words) a personal…
Lakeland Air Force service member returns home to fly in 50th Sun ‘n Fun Expo
The annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo is celebrating its 50th year. From planes flying through…
Two Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Two people were recently arrested for drug trafficking in Central Florida after a traffic stop. On…
Fatal Hillsborough County Crash
April 13, 2024 @ 9:20 PM Vehicle 1, a Suzuki motorcycle, operated by a 28-year-old Tampa…
Plane’s engine ‘went silent’ moments before deadly Mulberry crash
Officials are giving more details about a plane crash in Mulberry that killed a 76-year-old pilot earlier…
Poverty and homelessness are public health issues, not crimes….. Meet the faces of the Homeless in Lakeland
Photos by Chris Elrod Editorial The photos were taken in Lakeland and are REAL Homeless people…
Small plane safely lands without gear in Winter Haven
A small plane landed Saturday morning at Winter Haven Regional Airport without its landing gear engaged,…
Hot air balloons stayed on the ground due to winds – Sun ‘n Fun #SNF24
The hot air balloons stayed on the ground due to winds but we still saw them…
Sun ‘n Fun Saturday
Today’s day airshow schedule is brought to you by @flywithaopa! Remember, the schedule is subject to…
Piper M700 Makes World Debut at Sun ‘n Fun
The Piper M700 Fury, which received FAA certification last month, is making its world debut this week at…
The Supreme Court May Throw Out Hundreds Of Jan. 6 Convictions (And Erase One Major Charge Against Donald Trump)
On Jan. 6, 2021, Joseph Fischer allegedly entered the U.S. Capitol, along with more than 2,000…
Florida’s citrus industry is expected to have another terrible year
By Jim Turner News Service of Florida The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that reduced…
Why is Grandpa stocking shelves at Publix? How the cost of living has changed Florida
Larry Gesick couldn’t hear his alarm, so when it went off at 5 a.m., his wife…
Sun ‘n Fun Friday Schedule
Today’s day airshow schedule brought to you by AOPA: your freedom to fly! Remember, the schedule…
Sun ‘n Fun US Air Force Thunderbirds Arrived last night!
US Air Force Thunderbirds Arrived last night! Get ready for a thrilling performance today at 4…
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Lakeland Regional Health’s Excellent Patient Outcomes For Black Maternal Health Week 2024
Lakeland Regional Health has been recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News…
No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake
Ingredients 1 (14.4-oz) box chocolate graham crackers 2 (3¼-oz) boxes vanilla instant pudding 1 cup peanut butter 3½ c milk…
USAF Thunderbirds have arrived at SUN ‘n FUN
The USAF Thunderbirds have arrived at SUN ‘n FUN #SNF24#SUNnFUN#USAF#thunderbirdsAir Force ThunderbirdsLakeland International Airport : Martin…
1,300 gallons of fuel spilled after rail car rolls into locomotive at Lakeland rail yard
About 1,300 gallons of fuel spilled from a train Tuesday at a rail yard in Lakeland,…
Phillip Joseph Osgood County Commissioner in Sullivan County NH is making havoc in Lakeland Fl
Editorial Joe Osgood as he calls himself is an elected County Commissioner in Sullivan NH but…
Miss Rose Dynasty Brunch this Sunday!
Time and Place:820 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Sunday, April 14th Starting at 2:00 pm.100% family…
Jennifer Canady won’t put her 6-week forced birth law on her own gross mailers
By Billy Townsend The supposed speaker-in-waiting should resign if she’s too consumed by guilt or shame…
Sun ‘n Fun Update
The airshow may have been rained out but we are looking forward to Sunset Aerial Circus!…
Will Caitlin Clark do okay in the WNBA?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Caitlin Clark will do great in the WNBA. She can shoot, she…