By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis mission to prevent an invasion from Haiti…
Month: May 2024
Central Florida lawmakers say Special Session must address homeowners’ insurance
As chatter persists that a Special Session will be called within weeks, Central Florida lawmakers say it…
Chad & Craig are home!
A pair of Polk County deputies who were injured during a shooting involving a Moorish sovereign citizen in…
Does everyone have the right to know when you are sick?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Some people want you to know when they have a cold, bad…
19-year-old Gage Dennis and Andrew LaPorte were arrested
On Sunday, May 5th, 19-year-old Gage Dennis and Andrew LaPorte were arrested by the Polk County…
Just chill out, drink a 7UP, eat a moon pie, [and] quit murdering people, but murdering animals is ok…….
Editorial Sheriff Grady Judd, who has jurisdiction in Polk County in Florida, gave a press conference…
Florida GOP Takes Stance On November Constitutional Amendments
At its quarterly meeting on Saturday, the Republican Party of Florida Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing amendments 3 (recreational marijuana) and 4…
Florida Democrats ditch donkey for Florida panther as their mascot
Florida Democrats have shown the donkey the door and have adopted as a new mascot the…
Man hit by car and attacked during an argument in Lakeland
A Polk County man is accused of trying to run down a group of people in…
Confectionary’s sold in Florida recalled over major salmonella risk
Palmer Candy has issued a recall on several “white coated confectionary items” sold in 17 states…
Florida Rep. Greg Steube Says Big Tax Increase Coming If Biden Allows ‘Trump Tax Cuts’ To Expire If Reelected
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted under the Trump administration in 2017, significantly reshaped…
Auburndale Police investigating a shooting that left 1 dead
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon. At around 4…
Central Florida firefighters honored at national memorial
Several Central Florida firefighters were honored this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This year’s…
Hot Dog with a Hero
THIS FRIDAY (May 10th)! Join the PCSO deputies of the Southwest District and our Crime Prevention…
Happy Sunday! We are kicking off a $6 Sunday fundraiser today to raise funds for a surgery procedure this week
The rescue’s 4-year-old blind kitty, Jerry, will be having his eye enucleation surgery performed to remove…
What are the odds you have unclaimed property in Florida?
The state said it returned more than $34 million in unclaimed property to Floridians in April.…
Letter to the Editor: Cost of car insurance
Since the legislature passes laws requiring citizens to pay for car insurance, they need to pass…
PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER FAIR ON MAY 7th
The Lakeland Police Department and Lakeland Fire Department are joining together to host a collaborative Career…
Monday Sunset Walk at Lake Hollingsworth for a Tranquil Evening Stroll
As the golden hour approaches and the sun prepares to bid adieu to the day, the…
Tonya Whipp’s family believes she’s dead as May marks one year since her disappearance
Whipp was living with a boyfriend who recently was released from prison for first-degree attempted murder…
What rue21 stores are closing in Florida as the company files for bankruptcy again?
Teen fashion retailer rue21 is closing all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third…
2024 Watermelon Festival @ The Florida Children’s Museum
Photos By Chris Elrod Click here to see more pictures of the event
Caffeine & Gasoline @ Bonnet Springs Park
Photos by Chris Elrod Click here to see more pictures of the event
A kitten was dumped at our cat cafe, the Kitty Cat Lounge this morning
The woman in the video parked in the street just out of view of the surveillance cameras…
The STD surge: Florida hits record high rates, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Sexually transmitted disease rates in the state are on the rise, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In particular,…
For 51 years, the Mayfaire by the Lake Art Festival has been one of the southeastern United States’ premier outdoor fine art festivals.
That Lakeland artistic legacy continues with the 52nd annual Mayfaire, a Polk Museum of Art fine art festival. Presented…
The new High Point “Church” worship schedule has lots of politics, but no Jesus
Embattled Lake Wales Pastor Mayor Jack Hilligoss is too busy hyping/selling gross political events to shout…
Born in prison, Polk State Criminal Justice grad inspired to give back to students like her
For Destiny Fairless, life has been less than fair. Born in prison, she has been determined…
Lakeland Commissioners are considering spending $300,000 on LED signs outside two parking garages indicating available spaces
Lakeland commissioners will consider spending nearly $300,000 in hopes of making it easier for drivers to navigate…
First tenants move into tiny cottages for Tampa Bay homeless
Catholic Charities worked with the city to fund and build the nearly 100 cottages that are…
News on the Rebecca Sedwick case
SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT TO BE TESTED We knew that a Sexual Assault Kit was used during…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Milestone for Lakeland Family YMCA’s Fieldhouse Construction
The Lakeland Family YMCA is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its transformative fieldhouse construction…
PCSO deputies investigating stabbing at Lakeland home
Deputies are on the scene of a stabbing at a Lakeland home. The Polk County Sheriff’s…
Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet
The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water…
OLDER AMERICANS LOSE BILLIONS TO FRAUDSTERS
They worked hard their whole life, and saved their money, only to have it stolen by…