Title: Next of Kin Author: Hannah Bonam-Young ISBN: 9780593872109 Release Date: 02/06/24 Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s…
Month: October 2024
Polk County deputy returns to duty 6 months after being shot twice in the arm
One of two Polk County deputies who were injured during a shooting in late April walked into the…
An Event for veterans will take place on Nov. 16 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, will host the second annual Vet Fest on Nov. 16 from 10…
A gunfight ensues after a gang member fatally shoots his girlfriend
A gang member accidentally fatally shot his girlfriend in Mulberry early Thursday morning but blamed it on a…
2024 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans…
Human waste in standing water??
Every mobile home park that has or had standing water in it needs to be tested…
Florida Southern will launch a nursing program leading to a master’s in mental health
Florida Southern College will add a program next year offering a master’s of science in Nursing in…
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The…
ADDITIONAL PUMP INSTALLED AT LAKE BONNY
TEST TO SEE IF IT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RELIEF To decrease the water levels at Lake Bonny,…
Miami-Dade County elections employee terminated after ballots found abandoned
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department terminated an employee after a box of election ballots were found…
Letter to the Editor: Planet 13 Supports FL Veterans + Amendment 3
Planet 13 is proud to announce a special Healing Heroes initiative (today’s press release) to honor FL veterans and first…
Upcoming Concerts at SEU
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music is set to host several concerts and events during the…
In North Lakeland, Florida’s Light and Life Park suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Milton
In North Lakeland, Florida’s Light and Life Park suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Milton. The park…
Trick-or-Treat Parade!
FCM is excited to host the 2nd annual Trick or Treat Parade! Costumes are encouraged while…
Is Grady Judd Protecting Another Bad Deputy?
Editorial On May 9, 2022, Austin Moates received a call that two children were involved in…
THE WHITTLERS
By Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Children…
Florida Hurricane Insurance Update: Claim Denials Surpass Nearly 60,000
Home insurers in Florida have denied tens of thousands of claims made by property owners over…
Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors Lakeland Regional Health’s Daniel Haight, MD as one of 128 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists
Daniel Haight of Lakeland Regional Health has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society…
November 5 th General Election Update
Nearly One-Third of Polk Voters Have Already Cast Ballots Early walk-in voting is open from 7…
Services celebrates 50 years with opening of new campus
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of…
Neighbors near Lake Bonny want more resources
In Lakeland, residents who live near Lake Bonny are still dealing with flooding almost three weeks…
Let’s End Halloween by November 6th.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette This may be the most frightening Halloween of all time. People across…
We Honor Our Heroes, Today and Every Day!
On this National First Responders Day, we pause to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and commitment of…
New direct connection between Puerto Rico and Central Florida
The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Carlos Mercado Santiago, announced that on Saturday,…
Army Corps says it could take 25-30 days to lower flooded Lake Bonny
Jud Kneuvean, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operation chief for Sarasota’s emergency field office, stood on…
Orlando Health Tops Out New Lakeland Hospital
Orlando Health team members, Polk County officials, and community members celebrated a major milestone during today’s…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, October 28 @ 6:30 PM – THE LOST BOYS* Tuesday, October 29 @ 6:30…
Souls to the Polls this Sunday
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards announced today that this Sunday is “Souls to the Polls” day…
Principal at Leesburg High School arrested on DUI charge
Michael Randolph was booked at the Lake County Jail. The principal of Leesburg High School has…
Police investigating shooting that left 1 hospitalized in Lakeland
Lakeland police are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound. At…
We have been offered an opportunity to give back to the community! Can you Us?
In the form posted in the comments, sign up to be a volunteer and help assemble…
38,000 Insurance Claims Denied Following Milton’s Impact on Florida
Thousands of insurance claims have been denied following Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida, with over…
Polk County man accused of setting home on fire with baby inside
A 35-year-old man is behind bars after deputies said he set a house on fire while…