Victims of alleged police violence gathered on Sunday to share encounters they’ve had with the Lakeland…
Month: June 2024
Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane ….
Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by howling winds, blinding rain, and violent updrafts…
Gov. DeStantis Approves Phosphogypsum Particles in Asphalt
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has approved using phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate…
Lakeland Man Faces Life Sentence for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution
Kenneth Bernard Graham, 67, of Lakeland, was arrested following an indictment charging him with distributing fentanyl…
TS Beryl update
Beryl update: Winds of 120 mph. Hurricane-force winds now extend 30 miles out. Cruisers or folks…
Miss Florida 2024
Photos by Chris Elrod click here to see more photos In 2024 there were 37 candidates…
Three Arrested for Environmental Crimes in Central Florida and Missing Dog Found
The people were arrested for environmental crimes in Central Florida, and a missing dog was found.…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is…
Polk commissioners again consider ordinance eliminating public notices in printed newspapers
Another hearing has been set in Bartow by the County Commission for an ordinance to eliminate…
The City Commission will vote Monday on a contract to remove 5,600 cubic yards of contaminated soil near Carillon Lakes
It will cost the City of Lakeland nearly a million dollars to clean up a wetland…
Is Kris Hallstrand Lakeland International Airport Director Leaving??????
This was posted by Kris Hallstrand on her Instagram account on June 10, 2024, just three…
Letter to the Editor: Presidential Debate 2024 Review
Last night on CNN, the most anticipated Presidential Debate was televised and the entire world watched. …
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve a 100% pass rate on the licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure…
Lakeland Regional Health Celebrates Second Incoming Graduate Medical Education Class With White Coat Ceremony
Last Friday afternoon on June 21st, Lakeland Regional Health welcomed the second class of graduate medical education…
Party Affiliation Matters for a Primary Election
This presidential election year, Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters to double-check their party affiliation in…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94):A…
School Board member files defamation suit over 2022 campaign
Lisa Miller, who overcame false claims during the 2022 campaign to earn another term on the…
Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged some Jan. 6 defendants
The U.S. Supreme Court limited which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol…
Lakeland’s ‘Red White & Kaboom’
WHAT: Lakeland’s “Red, White & Kaboom” celebration is a free community festival with fireworks. It has been…
Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according…
Ruling: Supreme Court allows cities to ban homeless camps
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that people without homes can be fined for sleeping in public…
Mongolian Beef and Noodle Recipe
Savor the flavors of this quick and easy Mongolian Beef and Noodle dish, perfect for a…
Polk County men accused of stealing new air conditioning units from homes under construction
Two Polk County men are in jail, accused of stealing several new air conditioning units from homes that were under…
CARING FOR OUR HEROES
Thank you so much to Heroes’ Heart and MISSION BBQ for providing breakfast to local law…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94):A…
PCSO seeks substitute school crossing guards in various areas of Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire…
Gov. DeSantis speaks in Polk County, praises state transportation initiatives
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning near Auburndale, lauding state transportation projects.…
Grieving Husband Asks About His Survivor Benefits
My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct…
PORTION OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD IMPACTED BY PAVING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
WHEN A FEW MONTHS BECAME FOUR YEARS
By Van Yandell Romans 8: 1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are…
Traviss Technical College Offering New Air Traffic Controller Program
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is offering a new program called Control Tower Operator to tackle…
The state will pay up to $75M for an Auburndale warehouse to convert it into an emergency supply and office hub
State leaders have approved the purchase of a warehouse in Auburndale for use as a supply site for…
Polk County is conducting a controlled burn today at Gator Creek
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is conducting a 25-acre prescribed burn Thursday at Gator Creek,…
Polk County man arrested for video voyeurism of 15-year-old girl
Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a Winter Haven man after he allegedly secretly filmed…
Book Review – Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2)
Title: Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2) Author: Abby Jimenez Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s Review:…
Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with the proposed facilities’ expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public’s input on a proposed expansion project. Two new…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Yaqulelin Dominguez-Nieves, a 25-year-old woman from Sebring, Florida, has…