A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming…
Month: June 2024
Lakeland nonprofit unveils shelter for homeless veterans
New Life Outreach Ministry held a ceremony Thursday on its small campus in North Lakeland to…
Southeastern baseball coach resigns
It was time for Adrian Dinkel to move on. Dinkel, who led Southeastern University to two national championships…
Tropical Weather Outlook
Chances for development early next week in the southern Gulf now up to 50%. This will…
Letter to the Editor – It’s time we better protect Florida veterans – Let’s pass Amendment 3
By Lisa Dunkley, I’ve seen my fellow combat veterans return home and do anything they can to…
Florida not participating in new federal summer grocery benefit for kids
The reality is that some families in Florida are in desperate need of food. Despite the…
Odometer fraud is on the rise in Florida
When you think of odometer fraud, you probably envision the same thing Jason LaBonte does. “First…
United Methodists welcome LGBTQ+ people as pastors
United Methodists have changed their rules, paving the road for what some are hoping will be…
Wear good shoes inside your house
By Dr. Glenn Mollette It’s better to work a job you enjoy than a job you…
Polk County Fire Rescue’s commitment to public safety starts with training!
#PCFR training division worked with crews to reinforce firefighter competencies in the latest round of training.…
Lakeland Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl in Plant City
Nahum Rodriguez-Jaimes, a 48-year-old resident of Lakeland, pleaded guilty Thursday to three counts of possessing with…
Letter to the Editor – Mr. President, please pardon Trump for the country’s—and your own—good
By P. Peterson Excuse me, Mr. President. As the country awaits a decision on the imprisonment of a…
Tracking 2 potential systems
We’re currently watching two areas of interest, including a low that’s moving up along our coast.…
Florida Code Enforcement’s New Weapon, Drones: Tool Or Privacy Nightmare?
Is Your City Thinking Of Using Drones for Code Enforcement In a move raising eyebrows and…
Letter to the Editor – Never Leave Your Pets in Your Hot Car
Thank goodness authorities arrived in time to save 10 dogs who were reportedly locked inside a…
Letter to the Editor – BIDENOMICS has destroyed America
Reasons why every legal voter needs to vote for President Donald J. Trump AGAIN on Nov…
SWAN DIVE – Polk County School Board will take the “CHOKE” challenge
By Swan Dive – Satire The approved book list from the Polk County School Board and…
Dangerous algae blooms found in Lake Hancock and Scott Lake
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County says to look out for dangerous blue-green algae…
THE DEATH OF NATIONS
By Van Yandell Leviticus 5: 17 “If a person sins and does what is forbidden in…
State of Emergency Issued As South FL Battered By Heavy Rain and Floods
A state of emergency was issued Wednesday evening in South Florida by Gov. Ron DeSantis as…
K9s Mako & Pantera receive a donation of body armor
Lakeland Police Department K9s Mako and Pantera have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to…
Avelo First Flight from Lakeland
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here to see more Avelo Airlines takes off today with exclusive nonstop service between Florida’s…
Book Review: One Deadly Eye
Author: Randy Wayne White ISBN: 9781335013606 Publisher: Hanover Square Press US SRP: $28.99 Release Date: June…
SHOPLIFTING ARRESTS
On Monday, June 10, 2024, around 2:00 p.m. LakelandPD was called to Ross, 3615 South Florida…
DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet OK a new emergency facility in Polk County
By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and…
This Lakeland Diner Named One Of The Best In The Country
A Lakeland diner was named one of the best in the United States. This comes from…
Recent rainfall helps containment lines on the River Ranch Complex Fire
The recent rain over the River Ranch Complex Fire and the work done by the Florida…
Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence Celebrates the Grand opening of the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground
On June 10, 2024, Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence celebrated the grand opening…
Lakeland airport to opens its doors to residents with new airline
Avelo Airlines earlier announced exclusive non-stop flights between LAL and Tweed-New Haven Airport in southern Connecticut.…
ALICE COOPER Launches 2024 ‘Presidential Campaign’: ‘I’m A Troubled Man for Troubled Times’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election in the only way he knows…
In sweeping change the Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
In a sweeping change that could improve millions of Americans’ ability to own a home or…
SWAN DIVE – Rose Dynasty Foundation WELCOMES THE MUTZ FAMILY
SATIRE written by Swan Drive Mayor and Mrs. Mutz are proud to announce that their family…
Federal judge blocks ‘Form 6′ financial disclosure law in Florida
A federal judge has blocked a 2023 Florida law that required municipal elected officials to disclose…
Polk Pride celebrates nine years
Polk Pride will hold its signature Pride in the Park on June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, but 25 million children…
Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children thrown out by Federal Judge Robert Hinkle
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for…
Lakeland City Commissioner receives American Public Power Association’s public official award
Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner for the City of Lakeland, Florida, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official…
The first Florida impacting tropical disturbance of the season to travel across the peninsula
The National Hurricane Center marked the first Florida-impacting tropical disturbance of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tuesday, set…
PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million
By News Service of Florida, An abortion rights protest in Lakeland, Florida in July 2022.A political committee…
MULTIPLE WATSON CLINIC SPECIALTIES OFFER WEEKEND AVAILABILITY
For new and established patients who are unable to schedule healthcare services during a busy work…