As the traditional grocery store industry keeps shrinking, an analysis shows that four companies own about…
Day: September 27, 2024
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…