Ever had the desire to stroll — or pedal — from Lakeland to Naples? The Florida Department…
Month: May 2024
16-year-old gets brutally assaulted and tased by the Lakeland Police Department
The video below is graphic! Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc. is aware of the video circulating…
TWO DECLINING LAUREL OAKS ADJACENT TO LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH TRAIL WILL BE REMOVED
Starting June 10, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining laurel oak…
Our final classic film in May and what’s coming in June to the POLK!
Schedule: Thursday, May 30 @ 6:30 PM – SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON* Monday, June 10…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know Florida seen a record number of tourists in the first…
Sidecar
The Sidecar, with a century of history behind it, is probably the most famous of all classic…
One of The World’s Top Exporters Of Orange Juice, Cutrale, To Close FL Plant, Lay Off Over 100
It is no secret that the state of Florida is one of the world’s largest producers of citrus…
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire off Regel Loop in Mulberry
#PCFR crews’ initial tone was for a structure fire at 4:34 p.m. Upon the arrival of…
Housing agencies look to help youth aging out of foster care
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, youth who age out of foster…
Drinking Water Map Shows States With High Contamination Levels
A drinking water map created by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) from a collection of national data reveals…
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – Movie Review
By Bob Garver 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” was one of the most critically-lauded action…
Multiple explosions reported in Hernando County fire
Hernando County firefighters worked to extinguish a structure fire in Ridge Manor Sunday afternoon. A Hernando…
Bus Driver Arrested
A bus leaving from Sebring and heading to an out-of-town senior trip was pulled over on…
Letter – Denial of climate change
It is distressing to read “DeSantis Resists Climate Measures,” [May 7] by John Kennedy. Sadly, a…
Nearly 1.9 million bottles of water impacted by FDA recall
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) says a bottled water producer is recalling thousands of cases…
Broward School System: A Target for State Takeover?
The State of Florida is considering options, including taking over the Broward School System. The Florida…
Pilot injured in airplane glider crash near Winter Haven High School
A pilot was injured after an airplane glider crashed in Polk County on Saturday afternoon, according…
Florida Crawling With Bed Bugs, 3 Cities Among Most Infested
Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm climate, has unfortunately earned another distinction: being home…
What three grams of fentanyl looks like
The homeless person is a heavy user and will use it all in 3-4 days. According…
Lakeland Electric prepared for hurricane season after trial run in Tallahassee
Utility companies are always bracing for the worst when it comes to hurricane season and this year’s outlook…
Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker behind ‘Super Size Me,’ dies at 53
Morgan Spurlock, the muckraking documentary filmmaker who chronicled 30 days when he ate only McDonald’s food…
Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel’s Blessing
An FDA panel on Thursday endorsed a blood-based test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults…
Florida Priest Accused of Biting Woman at Church
Catholic priest on altar praying with hands joined during mass service in the church As someone…
Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients For the Cauliflower Bites ▢1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into florets) ▢2 large eggs ▢1 tablespoon hot sauce (of your choice) ▢1 cup Panko…
Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Shows
2024 Grand Marshal, Kip Wasenko Kip Wasenko -Automotive Deigner, Race Car Designer, Racer and an amazing,…
TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL ARREST
On May 19, 2024, LakelandPD officers received anonymous information from a concerned citizen about an individual…
The competitive pool and lack of applicants create hiring challenges for Lakeland police and fire
More people are moving to the City of Lakeland which increases the need for more police officers and…
Tropical Weather Outlook
200 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of…
NOAA releases ‘record’-setting Atlantic hurricane season forecast
NOAA released its Atlantic hurricane activity forecast Thursday, which is reportedly the most aggressive “on record.” The official U.S.…
2024 Polk County Cattlemen’s Sweetheart Bailey Lightsey
by RYAN MILEJCZAKphoto by TOM HAGERTY Every year, each Florida County names a passionate and deserving…
Florida’s Homeless Population Questions the Enforceability of Public Sleeping Ban
The Sunshine State is stirring up quite a conversation with its new law, set to be…
Polk County declares a burn ban because of dry conditions
Polk County enacted a countywide burn ban on Wednesday, reacting to persistent dry conditions and hot…
Book Review – The Second Chance Year
Title: The Second Chance Year Author: Melissa Wiesner ISBN: 9781538741917 Release Date: 12/05/23 Review: 5 Stars The…
Court rules Elvis’ Graceland mansion cannot be foreclosed upon – for now
Graceland can stay in the hands of Elvis Presley’s family for the time being, after a…
EMBRACE AN OLD REALITY
By Van Yandell Genesis 45: 7-8 “And God sent me before you to preserve for you…
1 dead and 1 detained in shooting outside Florida Middle School
One man has died, and another is in custody following a shooting in a Florida middle…
In the first 4 months of 2024, 1,113 cats were killed at Polk County Animal Control
In the first 4 months of 2024, 1,113 cats were killed at Polk County Animal Control.…
Could Southwest Lakeland see another fire station? Station 9 in 2027
During the city’s strategic planning retreat on May 14, Lakeland Fire Chief Doug Riley announced that…
Former County Commissioner and longtime GOP activist Paul Senft dies at 84
Paul Senft, a former Polk County commissioner and longtime leader in Republican Party politics, died Tuesday…
Nikki Haley says she’s voting for Trump in November
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans to vote for Donald Trump, she said Wednesday in her…