Red Lobster has closed several locations across the U.S. in the weeks after it announced it…
Day: May 14, 2024
Lakeland woman describes anguish of a forced birth under Florida’s strict abortion law
Deborah Dorbert of Lakeland was a few months pregnant when her doctor delivered disturbing news: Her…
8 Farmworkers Dead and Over Dozen Injured After Accident
Karen Patricio has organized a fundraiser to benefit Farmworker Association of Florida The Farmworker Association of…
City Commissioners approve new future model for Munn Park
Munn Park is getting a major makeover. During the Tuesday, May 14 session of the City of…
Lakeland developer moves ahead with Massachusetts Avenue plans despite ongoing litigation with City
A Lakeland developer is pushing forward with a determined plan to develop North Massachusetts Avenue in…
Lakeland government owes Lakeland women clear answers on what 6-week forced birth means for them
I’m asking city commissioners and LRH for a 6-week forced birth maternity health care summit so…
Bus collided with a pickup truck, killing 8 people, Death Toll Likely to Climb, State Patrol Says
All photos by AP Photo/Alan Youngblood A bus traveling about 80 miles north of Orlando collided…
County’s Utilities Division Wins Wastewater Olympics
The Polk County Utilities Division took first place at the 2024 Florida Water Environment Association’s (FWEA)…
Polk County organization offers resources for homelessness and mental health
If you follow a dirt path into the woods near 2nd Eloise Terrace in Winter Haven,…
Walmart is closing more stores: Here’s where
More Walmart closings are on the way. Business Insider reports Walmart will close a Bay Area store…
A commercial Structure Fire was reported at Harry’s Old Place restaurant
PCFR units arrived on the scene at 12:12 p.m., within five minutes of being dispatched. Upon…