In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which left Lakeland battered by high waters, downed trees, and…
Year: 2024
Who Will You Make Your Next Donation To And Why?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What is the average giving per person in church? Studies show that…
Polk County Parks and Environmental Lands Sites Begin Reopening
A majority of Polk County’s more than 100 parks and boat ramps are set to reopen…
Terrifier 3 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is…
Bonnet Springs Park distributing cases of water and MREs
Tomorrow from 9 AM to 3 PM, we’ll be distributing cases of water and 10-meal boxes…
Food and Water Distribution Sites, Updates
Tuesday, Oct. 15, will be the last day of operation for the Mulberry food and water…
Insurance Village to Open at the RP Funding Center Tomorrow
An insurance village will be open at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Tuesday, Oct.…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 14
Gas is being delivered from the port of Tampa, there are stations in the area that…
Florida SNAP recipients can now apply for food replacement
The Florida Department of Children and Families announced that SNAP recipients will be able to apply…
Drive-Thru Food & Water Distribution
Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the United Way of Central Florida!…
A hole forms in North Lakeland road at site of lift station
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office closed a section of Campbell Road in North Lakeland on Saturday,…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 13
Gas is starting to be delivered from the port of Tampa, and we should see normal…
Distribution Event including non-perishable food items, water, diapers, wipes, and more
This Sunday, October 13, from 3-6 p.m., One More Child will be hosting a Distribution Event…
Lakeland Saturday Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Lakeland Electric Update
Today, power has been successfully restored to more than 9,000 customers, marking over 90% of customers…
Polk County Declared Disaster Area opening the door for federal recovery programs
Polk County has been declared a major disaster area by President Biden, opening the door for…
Florida sets up fuel sites in Plant City, Bradenton, and St. Pete
Three fuel distribution sites have been set up by the state in the wake of Hurricane Milton to…
Polk schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday
The Polk County school district will need more time to get schools into shape. Polk County…
Section of Deen Still Road to Close Today
Due to flooding from Hurricane Milton, Deen Still Road will be closed from SR 33 to…
Polk Food and Water Distribution Sites Open
Distribution sites for water and food have been set up in several Polk County locations to…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND HURRICANE RESTORATION UPDATE – 10/12
Gas is starting to be delivered from the Port of Tampa. It is impossible to provide…
Storm Recovery Update: PCPS Continues to Inspect Schools, No Decision Made Yet Regarding Reopening Date
An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid: Dear families, First and foremost, I hope that you…
Volunteer Polk Seeking Volunteers to Help with Post-Hurricane Efforts
Now that Hurricane Milton has left Polk County, cleanup efforts are set to begin. If you…
Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions
Public Notice: Flood Advisory for Lakeland Residents: Water Use Restrictions and Safety Alert Some areas around…
Lakeland man with late-stage Alzheimer’s found dead after wandering away after Hurricane Milton
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing Lakeland man Friday…
Elmo Dies in Flood
Satire Lakeland received over 11 inches of rain from Hurricane Milton. During a flood, Elmo got…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Friday, October 11 @ 7:30 PM – BEETLEJUICE Saturday, October 12 @ 4 PM –…
Lakeland: Friday Afternoon Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop
In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initial citrus crop forecast for the 2024-25 harvest season, the…
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
Once an emergency is declared — like in the case of Hurricanes Milton and Helene — the Federal…
President Biden is coming to Florida
President Joe Biden is coming to Florida to visit hurricane-ravaged communities. A Friday news release from the…
Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Stark Warning for Looters
While Hurricane Milton has passed, the struggle for its victims continues. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a…
Full Power Restoration in Lakeland Will Take At Least 7 Days
It will take at least seven days to restore power to the remaining 35,600 Lakeland Electric…
BIRDS ON THE DRIVEWAY
By Van Yandell Luke 24: 46-47 “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and…
HURRICANE MILTON RESTORATION LAKELAND – OCT. 11
At the peak, Lakeland Electric had approximately 85,000 customers without power. Power has been restored to…
Massive hole swallows 2 homes in Polk County
Two homes were swallowed by a large hole Wednesday in a Kathleen neighborhood in Polk County.…
TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering
TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money…