AccuWeather meteorologists published their first path for potential Tropical Storm Sara on Wednesday morning after chances that the…
Month: November 2024
Free Turkey Giveaway for Local Polk County Families
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host a free turkey giveaway on Saturday, November…
Pedestrian killed in crash near Lakeland
Crash occurred on US 92 at Reynolds Road A pedestrian was struck and killed by a…
Polk County Man Arrested For Two Thefts within 15 Minutes
A man with five prior theft convictions was arrested after pulling off two daring grocery thefts in just…
Flightoberfest
This Saturday NOVEMBER 16, 2024 Fly-In or Drive-in! FREE PARKING! The forecast is SUNNY with a…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the head of Florida’s environmental protection agency has stepped…
Press Conference Lakeland Police Dept
Press conference to announce the conclusion of an investigation into Francisco Cabrera – a violent felon…
Environmental concerns rise in Florida after Trump picks Zeldin to lead EPA
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Florida environmental advocates are concerned about the future after President-elect…
Trump taps US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state
Donald Trump selected U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said on…
AJ is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched
Anthony Slater (AJ) is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched. The amount of…
What did we learn from the majority of America’s voters on November fifth?
By Glenn Mollette We learned that the majority of America’s voters want border security. Americans are…
Florida Homeowners Call It Quits: Selling Hurricane-Damaged Homes to “Quick Buy” & “As Is” Vultures
Desperate homeowners, crushed by soaring insurance costs and storm damage, sell to cash buyers at steep…
Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1.” According to…
Man arrested in 2020 on child pornography charge files new suit against Polk Sheriff Judd
Two former Davenport residents are suing Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and a former deputy over a 2020 arrest for…
Statistics from Polk County Animal Control
“Shelter” – A place giving temporary protection; to protect or shield from something harmful Here are…
250 Positions Cut As Florida Manufacturing Facility Closing – Transferring Production To Mexico
From the articles that I’ve written about the creation and losses of manufacturing jobs in Florida,…
SPCA Florida has 47,000 lbs of free pet food to be distributed Sunday, November 10, from 9am – Noon on our campus at 5850 Brannen Rd, S. Lakeland, FL 33813
Every Polk County Family will receive up to: 4 lg Bags of dog food, 1 lg…
Lakeland driver killed after crashing into semi-truck
A Lakeland driver was killed on Friday after the victim slammed into the rear of a…
WE CAN SEE OUR CREATOR IN ACTION
By Van Yandell Colossians 1: 16 “For by him were all things created, that are in…
Polk County deputies ‘arrest’ baby gator
A baby gator was “arrested” by deputies after finding its way into a Lakeland neighborhood. On…
Florida Strawberry Festival unveils 2025 concert lineup
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released the 2025 concert lineup on Friday, featuring several big names set to…
Child dies in fiery crash near Lake Parker
A young child died Thursday afternoon in a fiery single-car accident near Lake Parker in Lakeland.…
Big Apple Fritters
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a warm, freshly made apple fritter. With…
Lakeland Father will spend 2 decades in prison after 18-month-old daughter dies in hot car
Joel Rondon and his wife, Jazmine, were charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after the…
Publix confirms all 1,300 stores will close for entire day and Walmart isn’t an alternative
Plus, a list of stores that shoppers can expect to remain open GROCERY goers will have…
Inklings Book Awards
Like the Oscars, but better… because it’s books. At Inklings, we’re passionate about getting great books…
Sheriff Grady Judd thanks Polk County for overwhelmingly electing him to sixth term, but still will not fix animal services
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd thanked the community for overwhelmingly electing him to his sixth term…
Veterans Day Parade and Celebration in Munn Park
Veteran-related non-profit organizations, as well as veteran-related vendors, are invited to register for our first “Veterans…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
SHRED FEST 2024 COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT
WHO: City of Lakeland Division of Solid Waste WHAT: Shred Fest 2024 – Community shredding event WHERE: 605 Evelyn…
Trump allies, private sector quietly prepare for mass detention of immigrants
Donald Trump’s allies and some in the private sector have been quietly preparing to detain and deport…
18-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted THC Theft in Mulberry
In a turn of events that he probably didn’t expect, 18-year-old Zachary Coolidge was arrested on November 2nd…