The CEO of Florida’s lead tourism marketing agency is defending a decision to pull down an…
Month: August 2024
Why would we give Publix tax breaks, when they should be going to new companies coming to Lakeland?
Editorial Publix Super Markets Inc. will seek Lakeland and Polk County officials’ approval for more than…
Largest Cyberattack in History Leads to Millions of Disney Guests Having Their Data Stolen, Sold on the Dark Web
Millions of Floridians, including Walt Disney World Resort guests, had their data stolen and sold on…
LABOR: BLOOD AND SWEAT THAT BUILT AMERICA
By VAN YANDELL “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd criticized the federal “Catch and Release” policy at The Southern Border
Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County shared his strong opinions during a press conference this past…
Tim Walz Spends Entire CNN Interview Making Balloon Animals To Distract Attention From Kamala Harris
By BabylonBee SATIRE All three and a half minutes of leaked footage from CNN’s pre-recorded interview…
Lakeland’s Watson Clinic notifies patients about data breach
Patients at Lakeland’s Watson Clinic received letters notifying them about a breach in the network at the beginning…
AdventHealth looks to build a 400-bed hospital on Harden Boulevard
AdventHealth is the latest healthcare provider looking to build a major medical facility in South Lakeland.…
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann facing DUI charges after tailgating couple to their home
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is facing criminal charges after she was reported for tailgating a couple…
Pastor Scott and Cindy Thomas of Free Life Chapel in Lakeland refuse to talk about Corey Hodges
The Lakeland Gazette tried numerous times to reach Pastor Scott and Cindy Thomas and they have…
Florida executes man convicted of killing FSU student
A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim’s older sister…
Polk County schools renegotiate school bus camera contract after scrutiny over potential state law violation
Polk County Public Schools’ Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance…
SEU to Hold Free Piano Spark Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will be holding a Piano Spark concert on Thursday, September…
Calvary Chapel Pastor Shocked To Learn There Are Books in the Bible Other Than Revelation
By BabylonBee SATIRE The pastor of a local Calvary Chapel reportedly took a leave of absence…
Rose Dynasty Center says gender-affirming care is off after appeals court ruling
This week at the Rose Dynasty Center, news from a federal court of appeals in Georgia came…
Anchor House Ministries Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Opening of Haven Home
Winter Haven, FL – On August 29, 2024, Anchor House Ministries celebrated a significant milestone with…
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 8 slices of bread 2 cups pulled pork, warmed 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4…
The new mental health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based…
Foot Locker to relocate headquarters from New York to Florida
The footwear retailer is currently headquartered in New York Foot Locker is relocating its headquarters to…
Ex-teacher gets 5 years in prison for threatening U.S. District Judge in LGBTQ case
The judge had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called don’t say gay law restricting A…
Chocolate Banana Cake
This delightful Chocolate Banana Cake is a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet bananas. It’s…
Fixing Lake Hancock and the Peace River is a project for the ages
By Tom Palmer This was written by Tom Palmer in 2020 in four year no one…
Hurricane Center Watching Possible Tropical Storm
A new tropical storm may be brewing in the Atlantic, and it’s heading towards the U.S.…
Florida resident dies from Listeria outbreak linked to contaminated Boar’s Head deli meat
A Florida resident has died from a nationwide outbreak of Listeria from contaminated deli meat, the Centers…
Polk County Deputies Execute Warrant Round-Up In Lakeland Mobile Home Park
Just after midnight on Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on the hunt for a…
THIS MAY BE WHAT I NEED!
By VAN YANDELL Acts 3: 19 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may…
Manufacturing Plant Closing and Leaving 80 Employees Jobless
Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in…
UPDATE: ATTEMPTED MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., two Lakeland Police Detectives were conducting surveillance…
Update: Polk Sheriff’s Office identifies man killed by train
A 36-year-old Kissimmee man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his pickup truck was struck by a…
Satanic Temple Vows To ‘Raise Hell’ Over New Florida School Chaplain Program
The Satanic Temple is gearing up to oppose a new Florida law that permits schools to…
A pair of Lakeland storage facilities sold for nearly $2 million
An Atlanta real estate investment firm has bought two self-storage facilities in Lakeland, paying nearly $2…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, August 29 @ 6:30 PM – WAR DOGS* Friday, August 30 – PRIVATE EVENT…
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 5:47 p.m. two Lakeland Police Detectives were conducting surveillance in…
Waller commits to Southeastern
Skylar Waller has made her college decision to play basketball and continue her academics at Southeastern…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Moody is celebrating a win with…
Train and truck collision in Lakeland leaves one dead
One person died after a train and pickup truck collided in north Lakeland Tuesday afternoon. The…
Polk County Schools spokesman Kyle Kennedy can’t be bothered to inform the public about the school bus camera contract
With controversy swirling over a school bus camera contract and the county set to start issuing…