Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader, and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame…
Month: September 2024
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock sections of North Carolina … post apocalyptic … gut-wrenching
These pictures are being described as “post apocalyptic” by rescuers in the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock sections…
Former Polk deputy arrested for exposure of sexual organs
A former Polk County deputy is accused of exposing himself on Saturday, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Living in Diverse America
By Dr. Glenn Mollette In my neighborhood we have a variety of people. We have Democrats…
Utilities and Solid Waste Changes Set for Oct. 1
Oct. 1 will bring changes for Polk County Utilities and Solid Waste customers. Effective Tuesday, Oct.…
The Wild Robot – Movie Review
By Bob Garver For better or worse, late September this year is certainly the time…
Driver Shot at Car on I-4
Investigators are looking for a driver accused of shooting at another car on westbound Interstate 4…
Voter Registration Deadline is Monday October 7th
Polk County residents who wish to register to vote in the November 5th General Election must do…
SEU to Hold Free Outdoor Contemporary Band Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will host a Fall Outdoor Show featuring the university’s contemporary…
How four consecutive hurricanes hit the same 50-mile stretch of Florida?
It’s not Déjà vu, we have had four land-falling hurricanes in less than four years in…
Kris Kristofferson, country singer and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, the country singer who ably balanced a prolific acting career alongside his music, has…
Letter to the Editor – Amendment 4 lies on TV
Amendment 4 opponents are entitled to their opinions but not to spread lies. A new TV…
93 Dead and Climbing From Helene Nationwide
Hurricane Helene, which left a path of death and destruction in its wake across the Southeast,…
8-foot gator seeks shelter on man’s doorstep as hurricane nears Florida
Floridians are accustomed to hurricanes and alligators, but one homeowner faced both at once when an 8-foot…
Asheville NC cut off from the world
Asheville and other parts of western North Carolina were cut off from the world on Saturday,…
Florida law affecting homelessness starts Oct. 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks before signing the HB 1365 bill “to keep Florida’s streets safe”…
Firefighter and four-year-old girl among Hurricane Helene’s victims
A veteran firefighter and a four-year-old girl are among the victims of Hurricane Helene. The deadly storm…
Hurricane Helene: At Least 60 Dead In 5 States; Damage Could Top $100 Billion
As Hurricane Helene’s death toll climbed to 60 people Saturday, experts said the storm is expected…
Central Florida Health Care is holding the first Gala of its 50 years in October
Winter Haven-based Central Florida Health Care will hold its first fundraiser in October in Lake Alfred.…
Tropical Storm Joyce forms in tropical Atlantic, hours after Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Hours after Hurricane Helene made landfall over Florida’s Big Bend region, Tropical Storm Joyce formed over the central tropical…
This Grocery Chain Dominates In FL As Industry Shrinks
As the traditional grocery store industry keeps shrinking, an analysis shows that four companies own about…
The get out of arrest coin in Lee County ………
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno – Allegedly big donors receive this coin that serves to get…
The Lakeland-based Hurricane Hunters had a bit of a scare as they flew through the storm Thursday afternoon
The Lakeland-based Hurricane Hunters – part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – had a…
Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $11 Million to Help Feed Neighbors in Need
Publix Supermarkets has launched its annual Publix Serves Week, focusing on feeding neighbors in need. Publix Super…
GOP Sen. Rick Scott Tells CNN ‘Climate Is Clearly Changing’ — Rejecting DeSantis’s Hostility to Acknowledging Climate Change
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hesitate to agree with CNN anchor Dana Bash when she asked him if climate…
Floating fire ant piles? Yes. Flooding from storms like Helene promotes pests on the move
Floating fire ant piles? Yes. It’s a thing especially after big storms that cause flooding like Hurricane…
Bloom Shakalaka: Lakeland’s new destination for floral finds
By Julia Vorbeck The Southern The popular flower shop, Bloom Shakalaka (Bloom), previously located in The…
Pinellas County evacuees seek refuge in Lakeland
Evacuees from Pinellas County are heeding the storm surge warnings caused by Hurricane Helene and are…
Midwest Food Bank provides relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Central Illinois-based Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing relief efforts as Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene continues to bring…
Death Toll is rising from Hurricane Helene
More than 40 deaths in FL and nearby states were caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit…
Video shows Lee County Sheriff Marceno accepting stack of cash from ex-‘ghost employee’
Embattled Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno has been captured in video recordings accepting a stack of…
NPA Lakeland Welcomes New General Operations Manager
Nick Burchell, with extensive experience in the powersports and marine industries, aims to elevate NPA Lakeland’s…
Tampa Fatal Crash Sept 26 Interstate 4
Vehicle 1, a Honda Odyssey, driven by a 61-year-old Gibsonton man, was traveling westbound on Interstate…
At Least 25 Dead In 4 States, Hundreds Of FL Rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater saved a man and his dog Thursday after…
Hurricane Helene, Polk County Wrap Up
It’s safe to say that Polk County got lucky with Hurricane Helene, avoiding much of the…
Request Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot for the November 5th General Election
Ballots are now available for eligible voters who wish to vote by mail in the General…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 686 UNTIL6 AM EDT FRIDAY WHICH REPLACES A…
Florida Man Almost Died While Getting a Lap Dance from His Housekeeper
This story is one for the books! ” Florida man almost died while getting a lap…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with fraud and accepting bribes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five counts in an alleged long-standing conspiracy connected…