Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my…
Month: May 2024
Activists demand police accountability after charges dropped for beaten Lakeland man
The state attorney’s office has dropped all charges against a Lakeland man who was beaten while…
A PORTION OF GLENDALE STREET WILL CLOSE FOR A SEWER PROJECT
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division WHAT: Road Closure WHY: Construction of new sewer service on Glendale Street …
1 dead and 1 other critically injured after a crash with a dump truck
A woman is dead, and a man is critically injured after a crash involving a dump…
Husband and wife open bakery in Lakeland makes zombie-inspired cakes
If you’re looking for a truly unique and special cake for your next birthday party or…
Sheriff Grady Judd could do better but doesn’t want to, why?
Judd controls Animal services and the numbers do not lie …… Why can’t you fix the…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd swears in 59 new deputies but needs 125 more
Polk County Sheriff’s Office wants to expand its force as the county experiences explosive growth. On…
School employee accused of soliciting children in Jacksonville
Twenty-seven men have been arrested on charges of soliciting children on the internet to engage in…
Exotic dancers challenge ordinance citing First Amendment
Days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on age restrictions for exotic dances, an…
Tampa Bay Rays v Boston Red Sox. Tropicana Field
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Vote Yes on Amendment 3
Myth: If the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is approved, it will prohibit…
FDOT Plans I-4 Nighttime Detours in Central Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced nighttime detours for Interstate 4. Read an official statement from FDOT,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know you could be purchasing fake or old medications from your…
8 insurance companies are reducing rates in 2024
On Monday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation said eight companies have filed or will file…
Graceland foreclosure sale scheduled; Elvis’ heir calls fraud
Straight out of a movie in which Elvis may have looked to star, a bizarre plot…
Stephanie Madden pushes the Lakeland City Commission into a useful forced birth discussion
Madden’s questions reveal a commission unwilling or afraid to ask basic public questions that could save…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVOLVING A BICYCLIST
On May 14, 2024, traffic crash investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Cassidy Mullis…
Federal judge sets trial date of Oct. 15 for Capitol riot suspects from Polk County
A federal judge has set a trial date of Oct. 15 for three suspects from Polk…
Unlicensed driver from Mexico arrested on DUI after crash on U.S. 301
An unlicensed driver from Mexico was arrested on a drunk driving charge after a crash on…
SEU Ranks in Forbes Advisor’s Best Online Master’s in Human Services Programs
Southeastern University (SEU) has been ranked among Forbes Advisor Education’s Best Online Master’s in Human Services Programs for…
Polk County man faces 100 child porn charges after being caught taking a photo of a girl at Target
A Polk County man is facing 100 child porn charges after he was caught allegedly taking…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Aerospace Center to open a concession shop in Secure Lounge at Lakeland Airport
Lakeland International Airport tried to find a private vendor to open a small concession shop beyond…
Welcome to Lakeland International Avis Car Rental | Budget Car Rental!
In preparation for the start of Air Service, Avis Budget Group has moved into their new…
Memorial Weekend – Savor your time
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Summer officially begins this weekend and most of us love summer. Millions…
Mulberry High student gets a big surprise: a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship
In a surprise presentation Thursday morning, a student at Mulberry High School learned that she has…
IF – Movie Review
By Bob Garver My biggest complaint about writer/director/star John Krasinski’s new movie “IF”… is that…
After abruptly closing dozens of restaurants, Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn…
Lakeland International Airport (LAL) Public Meeting on New Large Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Facility and Medevac Helicopter Facility Development
Lakeland International Airport (LAL) is currently working on the development of a large aircraft maintenance repair…
SouthState Corporation to Acquire Texas-based Independent Bank Group Inc
SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) (“SouthState”) and Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBTX) (“Independent Bank Group”) jointly announced today…
Hertz is charging Tesla renters for not refilling their gas tank
Customers of one of the nation’s largest rental car companies are feeling the sting after renting…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Central Florida
They are looking for families right here in Central Florida and surrounding areas that could benefit…
Fentanyl is my medicine
A homeless addict believes the deadliest drug in history is actually helping her. She promotes the…
FSC opening School of Architecture in Fall 2025
Renderings provided by Florida Southern College Florida Southern College has announced plans to open a new School of…
Parkesdale Farms experiments with new crops and has no plan to sell out
When people hear the name “Parkesdale”, they think of beautiful red berries and the world-famous treats…
Florida declares forced birth confusion an “immediate danger”; Lakeland commissioners must step in and clarify
Here is the text of what I’m asking the Lakeland City Commission on Monday to do…
Central Florida Health Care opening a second location in Mulberry as the community grows
Polk County was named one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. With continued growth, the…
Polk County Man Charged with Attempted Homicide After Casino Fight
A Bartow man was arrested after a heated argument over money at the Hard Rock Casino escalated…
The map shows a surge of COVID cases in these 12 states
A new map shows how COVID-19 infections appear to be on the rise in 12 states, according to…
Polk sheriff aims to add 125 deputies over five years to handle Polk County population growth
With the explosive growth in northeastern Polk County and throughout the county’s unincorporated areas, more deputies…