https://www.change.org/p/demand-new-leadership-transparency-tnr-lower-kill-rate-in-polk-county-animal-shelter?signed=true The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded…
Day: July 11, 2024
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time since 2016
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time…
FL. Say Goodbye to Redbox
Redbox Closes Its Kiosks & Website: End of an Era for DVD Rental Kiosks In a…
How to get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for 87 cents
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 87th birthday on Friday, July 12 by offering customers a sweet deal.…
Polk County sex offender facing new charges for sex crimes against child
A registered sex offender living in Polk County is facing new charges after allegedly molesting two…
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health. Doctors at Lakeland Regional perform knee replacement…
PEACE IS FOUND IN THE SOUND OF SILENCE
By Van Yandell Psalm 46: 10 “Be still, and know that I am God: I will…
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time
By Michelle Marchante, More ER patients are testing positive for COVID in Florida compared to other parts…
FORMER HEAD OF FORENSICS OFFERS CLASS
By Dave Hoover HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN LEARN CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Bill Thomas, born and raised…
Polk County Public Schools Look to Fill 314 Teacher Openings
There are another 150 openings for non-instructional positions. With one month to go before the new…
Lakeland City Commissioners begin 2025 budget talks
City Hall will be abuzz this week as Lakeland’s staff meet for an overview of the…
Felon Apprehended After Very Dramatic Pursuit in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Grady Judd, apprehended career violent felon Calvin Cooley,…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on State Road 60
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire today at 9:50 a.m. on…
Megachurch Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Test
By the Onion – Satire In what the evangelical congregation hailed as a significant step forward…
Book Review – Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades #1)
Title: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades #1) Author: Mai Corland Rating: 5 Stars Jessica’s Review:…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there has been an increase in shark attacks here…
Save the Cats – Dump Grady Judd Rally
Rally to be held the Polk County Animal Control at 7115 De Castro Rd, Winter Haven…