Residents near Lake Bonny are appealing to Lakeland city commissioners for more support after flooding created…
Month: November 2024
Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025
Fashion retailer Nordstrom recently announced the opening of a location in Lakeland, which should be complete…
Three Polk County Commissioners Sworn In
Bill Braswell, Michael Scott, and Becky Troutman were sworn in as Polk County commissioners during today’s…
19 Individuals Indicted and Arrested With Statewide Bank Fraud Conspiracy
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Qornelious Campbell (31), Kenneth Cole II…
Lakeland-Winter Haven sees surge in new business applications
A new report by Simply Business shows among the nation’s midsize metros, Lakeland-Winter Haven saw the 5th largest…
BEING THANKFUL: ACTION OR ATTITUDE?
By Van Yandell Philippians 4:6-7 “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication…
Red One – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Red One” desperately wants to be an “edgy” Christmas movie. Edgy Christmas…
The Wiz update created by a Lakeland High grad is coming to Polk Theatre
“The Wiz 2.0,” written and directed by Lakeland native and Lakeland High graduate Demetrius Haynes, will…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, November 18 @ 6:30 PM – AIR FORCE ONE* Thursday, November 21 @ 6:30…
Dinner in 10 Minutes: My Grandmother’s Recipe
The secret to creating irresistibly delicious and melty dishes often lies in the quality of the…
There are 1443 Sexual Offenders and 159 of which are sexual predators that are registered in Polk County
There are 1,443 Sexual Offenders, 159 of which are sexual predators, registered in Polk County. These…
Great Wolf Lodge opens first Florida resort
Great Wolf Lodge has brought its indoor water parks south and has opened its doors in Florida.…
Lakeland man arrested after falling asleep in car in center lane on I-75
A 46-year-old man from Lakeland is behind bars after authorities said he was asleep in a…
Bela Karolyi who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi, the legendary and controversial Romanian American gymnastics coach who helped lead Mary Lou Retton,…
PCSO arrests four for armed robbery in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four suspects, ages 17-21 for committing an armed robbery…
Boring Business Systems Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Growth and capturing net new business are high on the agenda for Boring Business Systems’ second…
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S POLK COUNTY
On Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 8 a.m., the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Polk County will…
On Dog Time Dog Park
The City of Lakeland had an incredible turnout at the grand opening of On Dog Time…
Polk County Public Schools removed six books after challenges in the past year
Polk County Public Schools removed six book titles from libraries and classrooms in the last academic…
Lakeland Transit District Fast-Tracks Procurement Efficiency With Opengov
Faced with challenges of outdated scopes of work and manual evaluation processes, leadership at the Lakeland…
Bouncing back from arson proves difficult for Polk County food pantry
One year after arson destroyed his food pantry just before Thanksgiving, Dais Abraham said he has struggled to build…
“Greater Lakeland” Silver Moon on the small screen
At the Silver Moon, anyone can be part of cinematic history — just ask Allen Kucera,…
Spirit Airlines prepares to file for bankruptcy
Distressed low-budget carrier Spirit Airlines is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection within weeks after a merger…
Advance Auto Parts to Close Hundreds of Locations Across The Country
Advance Auto Parts announced it will be closing around 700 locations across the country after posting a quarterly…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
‘The Pepper Project’ Lakeland restaurateurs show support
Update: It is with heavy and tearful hearts that we share the passing of our beloved…
Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries
According to a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year,…
MAJOR Sara update
MAJOR Sara update: The NHC is now DISSIPATING Tropical Storm Sara while it crosses the Yucatan.…
Lake Bonny residents able to return home, assess damage as water recedes
“Every floor in the house is gone. That water came in so hard it blew my…
Weekend Squeeze adds service to Florida Southern College
The Squeeze is going to college. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, the weekend Squeeze service will serve…
PCSO Deputies arrest 4 for armed robbery
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four suspects in connection with an armed robbery in Lakeland. Around…
Congratulations to LPD Sergeant Williams and Officers Smith and Martinez!
Congratulations to Sergeant Williams and Officers Smith and Martinez! After over a year of hard work,…
The Housemaid’s Secret
Title: The Housemaid’s Secret Author: Freida McFadden ISBN: 9780349132617 Release Date: 2/20/23 Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s…
Vet Fest is Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland
Vet Fest is helping connect veterans to the VA benefits they’ve earned. The free event will…