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Month: May 2024
Wright-designed planetarium at Florida Southern College reopens after restoration and launches new architecture program
Even as supporters of Florida Southern College celebrated the emergence of something new Thursday night —…
LEGOLAND Florida Brick Party returns this summer
Summer is almost here, and it’s time for another celebration at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. The Summer…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Solves 1972 Homicide
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have solved and closed a murder investigation that started 52 years…
Florida TaxWatch calls 6 Polk County projects in state budget ‘turkeys’
Six Polk County projects in this year’s state budget appear on the annual “Turkey Watch” list…
State to seek death penalty against man accused of stabbing mother more than 70 times
When Elvira Espinoza opened the door to her Frostproof home, she was expected to greet her…
FRATERNITY MEN CYCLE ACROSS FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
On Saturday, May 18th, a group of fraternity men consisting of 37 cyclists and seven crew…
Lakeland’s Grace City Church will build a new campus on a 50-acre site
In February, the church bought roughly 50 acres that borders Banana Lake. Signs appeared along Bartow…
Grand Finale: Members Closing Reception at Polk Museum of Art with Special Guest Abigail Rockwell
? Art aficionados and culture vultures, mark your calendars for a swan song celebration at the…
Sheriff’s Office looking for 21-year-old Lakeland man
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Lakeland man who has been missing in…
#PCFR special operation members are always working on keeping their skills sharp and Polk County safe!
The special operations teams recently spent time conducting propane flaring training. This scenario simulates a propane…
RED, WHITE & KABOOM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 3, 2024 – LAKE MIRROR
T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror…
PURPLE ALERT ISSUED FOR DUANE CUSTER
UPDATE: PURPLE ALERT CANCELLED. DUANE CUSTER LOCATED SAFE. A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for…
Book Review – Butcher & Blackbird
Title: Butcher & Blackbird Author: Brynne Weaver ISBN: 9781638931737 Release Date: 10/10/23 Review: 5 Stars While this…
Here’s the most reprehensible law Florida passed this year
I’ve often thought that if I were to write a book about modern politics, it would…
SEU Baseball Earns Trip To World Series
Eight extra-base hits, plus six Fire pitchers, helped Southeastern sweep through the Lincoln bracket, earning their…
Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 hits private jet on Florida airport tarmac
A private jet belonging to Donald Trump ended up colliding with another plane while taxiing at the West Palm Beach…
Federal lawsuit claims CSX violated FMLA anti-retaliation provisions
A federal class action lawsuit alleges that Class 1 railroad CSX wrongly discouraged workers from taking…
A Lakeland mother concerned over Lakeland homeless camp near Jesse Keen Elementary
A Lakeland mother said she’s concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Friday, May 17 @ 7:30 PM – AMERICAN GRAFFITI Saturday, May 18 @ 4 PM – FERNGULLY Sunday,…
Polk City man dies after collision with dump truck north of Lakeland
A 93-year-old Polk City man died Tuesday morning after his pickup truck collided with a dump…
ADAM AND EVE WERE CREATED ADULTS
By Van Yandell John 16:13 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into…
VEHICLE BURGLARY ARREST AND FOWL PLAY
On May 15, 2024, shortly after midnight, LakelandPD officers were called to a vehicle burglary at…
Publix donates ‘milestone’ 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks
Publix reached a milestone Tuesday after donating 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food…
Red Lobster facts: A look back at seafood restaurant chain’s history and things to know
Below are things to know about Red Lobster, the seafood restaurant’s founders, and its history in…
Boyfriend of missing woman Tonya Whipp was arrested for accessing her bank accounts
Police have arrested a man accused of accessing a missing woman’s financial account and redirecting her…
Auburndale murder suspect sought by police
The Auburndale Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder. Police say…
Polk County staff proposed new rules on home auto repair. But the proposal was pulled. For now
A Facebook post has sparked a spat over car repairs by shade tree mechanics within residential…
IRS Owes 53K FL Residents Millions in Tax Refunds: Here’s How to Claim
Some 53,000 Florida residents are owed more than $58 million in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020,…
It’s ok to treat an ectopic pregnancy, Florida angrily admits in public
Very grumpy Florida medicrats formally identify *three* pregnancy complication treatments that are “not abortion.” Must doctors…
Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Ship Fails CDC Inspection
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, operated by Margaritaville at Sea – formerly Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line – has failed…
Lakeland Fire Department Appoints Fire Marshal
The Lakeland Fire Department is pleased to announce David Sutherland has been appointed as the department’s…
Tiny Treasures Await at Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale in Lakeland
Prepare to be charmed by the whimsical world of tiny treasures, as the Dollhouse and Miniatures…
Southeastern Claims 2023-24 Sun Conference Commissioner’s Cup
For the fourth time in the last five seasons, Southeastern claimed The Sun Conference Commissioner’s Cup.…
$2.1B bank names Polk County leader
Crews Bank & Trust has named Andrew Foreman market president for Polk County. The role is…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk Pride 2024 – Pride in the Park
Event by Polk Pride FL Munn Park Historic District Duration: 5 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook…
PCSO seeks substitute school crossing guards across Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…