Red Lobster has closed several locations across the U.S. in the weeks after it announced it…
Month: May 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…
Florida man with a baby in car accused of pulling a gun on a driver at a traffic light: ‘I will shoot you’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Florida man was caught on camera threatening to shoot a driver at…
Rep. Randy Fine calls on state to suspend license of Muslim dentist calling for ‘murder of Florida’s Jews’
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, issued a letter on Monday calling for the state’s board of…
Woman steals truck from fenced-in property
A woman snuck onto a fenced-in property to steal a truck, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
Multiple Florida Red Lobster Locations Abruptly Listed As “Closed” On The Company’s Website
It’s not a secret that Red Lobster has had financial difficulties recently since the company announced…
Gov. DeSantis signs bill raising age to strip in Florida so-called combats human trafficking
You won’t see an 18-year-old stripper in Florida after July 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a…
Do Not Use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests Due to Risk of False Results: FDA Safety Communication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning home test users, caregivers, and healthcare providers…
A look back at the Mayfaire by-the-Lake Fine Art Festival in Lakeland 2024
The annual Mayfaire by the Lake Fine Art Festival, organized by the Polk Museum of Art…
Shop hundreds of unique finds at the Lakeland Antique Mall
Take a stop off I-4 in Lakeland and stop by one of the area’s worst-kept secrets— The…
Enjoy May before it fades away
Dr. Glenn Mollette This wonderful month will be over soon but there is much to note…
A lawsuit is seeking to restore the election canceled by the timing of the judge’s retirement
Two local lawyers are trying to stop what they consider a ploy by a retiring judge…
Welcome to the 2024 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition!
Cast your vote for your favorite sculpture(s) in the 2024 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition on the…
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Involved in Lethal Shooting of Suspect in Plant City
Central Florida deputies were recently involved in the lethal shooting of an erratic suspect in Plant…
Current 2024 Layoffs in Florida
Company Name State Notification Date Layoff Date Employees Affected Industry T-ROClayoff across the state of Florida…
UCF board vice chair and Seminole County employee arrested in prostitution sting
The University of Central Florida’s board of trustees vice chair and a Seminole County Sheriff`s Office…
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Movie Review
By Bob Garver In this era of constant reboots and re-imaginings and the like, “Planet…
A growing number of minority entrepreneurs are coming to Lakeland
More people are moving to Lakeland and bringing along their business ideas. In 2022 Venny Smith,…
One Dead, Three Rescued at Disney World as Animal Kingdom Cast Member Gets Involved in Tragedy
There has been an update on the tragic case that left one dead and three rescued…
The swans remain a source of pride for the City of Lakeland
Throughout Lakeland, you’ll see artwork reflecting its mascot, the Swan. Living on Lake Morton, the swans…
Hit and run accident in front of Lakeland Regional Hospital
The young man (40’s?) in the Silver/Gray VW with an Air Force license plate ARG6U caused…
Mayfaire by the Lake Fine Art Festival brings out huge crowds
Mayfaire by the Lake launched in 1971 as a small craft fair on the lawn of…
The structure fire located on Water Oaks Dr.
Crews were dispatched to a structure fire located on Water Oaks Dr. in Winter Haven yesterday…
Resignation of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA raises concerns over organization leadership
“This is supposed to be a women empowerment organization, but they took that power away,” a…
Florida’s citrus growers feeling the squeeze after the latest forecast
By News Service Florida Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for…
2 injured after driver careens into car parked on I-4 shoulder in Plant City
Photos courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol Two people were injured in a crash in Plant City early Friday morning…
Lakeland woman known for her Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Lakeland is home to The Best Blue Velvet Cupcakes. Owner Chequita Blake learned how to bake many…
Lakeland Electric Mutual Aid Crew heads to Tallahassee
Mutual Aid crews from Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama utilities are on their way to assist the…
Over 300 Jobs Lost In Florida As Company Unexpectedly Loses a Major Retail Contract
When you go shopping in Florida’s supercenters, chances are you see third-party vendors operating in and…