Tryp Air Charter, based out of Lakeland Linder International Airport, expanded its fleet and upgraded one…
Year: 2024
Sandbag Sites to Open in Polk County on Tuesday
Polk County is making sandbags available throughout the county on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Locations listed below…
Americans Were Better Off With Trump — And Here’s Proof
On the economy (and everything else), the record shows Americans were better off under President Donald…
Oprah won’t be watching when you vote
Dr. Glenn Mollette Oprah Winfrey had a big gathering of celebrities to endorse and promote Kamala…
Hurricane risks rising Alabama Georgia Florida late this week including areas inland!
This is going to be a very interesting week that is setting up for the Deep…
Million Dollar Donation Made to Support Wetlands Preservation at Bonnet Springs Park
The Taylor Family Impact Foundation announced that it has made a one million dollar gift to…
Transformers One – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I actually had high hopes going into “Transformers One.” Not because I’m…
Spaghetti model update
Spaghetti model update: Now that we have an “invest”, you’re gonna see more of these maps.…
Sad statistics from Polk County Animal Control
The sad statistics from Polk County Animal Control continue to prove that those running the “shelter”…
I am appalled at the county commissioners
I am appalled at the county commissioners allowing an extremist group to speak at the meeting…
1 dead and 4 hospitalized after head-on crash in Lakeland
One person died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to officials. The…
These new Florida laws go into effect on October 1
More than 30 Florida laws will go into effect on Oct. 1. While many of the…
TWENTY FIVE MILES FROM HOME
By VAN YANDELL Hebrews 4: 12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and…
Lakeland Republican Election Headquarters Grand Opening Celebration
Great turn out at the Republican Election Headquarters Grand Opening Celebration today! Over 90 volunteers, community…
Some residents in Lakeland concerned about traffic from new hospital project
Earlier this week the city of Lakeland approved the construction of a 400-bed hospital off Harden…
Polk County Arrest on SR-400
FHP Troopers observed a Ford Explorer traveling eastbound on SR-400 near MM47 driving erratically, cutting in…
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail returns for spooky season
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail offers a chilling experience in Plant City, Florida, with outdoor spook trails,…
Opinion: Why Floridians are ready to support recreational cannabis
By June Chin and Zach Levin, As Florida approaches the decision on Amendment 3 in this year’s…
Teenager will charged as adult in fatal stabbing of his mother
The teenager who is 17-year-old will be prosecuted as an adult on charges of fatally stabbing…
Two Short-Term Road Closures Scheduled for Polk Roads
A one-day closure of Friedlander Road in rural Lake Wales and a two-day closure of Saddle…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office launches new animal cruelty investigation unit, but maybe they need to investigate their Animal Services
Editorial Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said multiple times this year, that his deputies had to…
Florida, Texas Warned of ‘Rapidly’ Strengthening Storm
Meteorologists are starting to sound the alarm of an area at a high risk of tropical…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Launches Statewide “Battle of the Belts” Kit to Increase Teen Safety Belt Adoption
In a joint effort to promote teen safety on the road, the Florida Department of Transportation, Target Zero,…
‘Spirited’ shoplifting suspects busted when boozy birthday bash turns into liquor larceny
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it wants to help a ‘spirited’ shoplifting suspect celebrate her birthday with…
A drug made by a Florida company has been recalled for a possibly lethal contamination
A New Jersey company recalled one batch of a drug made in Florida and sold nationwide…
CITY OF LAKELAND FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Commission Votes No Property Tax Increase The Lakeland City Commission participated in the final Fiscal Year…
Greater Lakeland – Premiere Episode
In this premiere episode of Greater Lakeland, explore the rich history of Florida Southern College’s iconic…
Bojangles chain is coming to Polk County
Bojangles restaurant is expected to break ground in Haines City very soon, thought to be the chain’s…
Construction has begun on a roundabout at the entrance to Lakeland Linder Airport, Drane Field Road, and Don Emerson Road
At the time, it was the largest roundabout in the city, designed to handle semi-tractor trailers…
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Fort Myers special agents conducted a search warrant in Bonita Springs…
SEU to Hold Free Faculty Gala Performance
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold a Faculty Gala on Tuesday, September 24, at…
Lee County Sheriff spending detailed amid possible FBI investigation
LAKELAND GAZETTE has uncovered new documents that reveal tens of thousands of tax dollars going to…
Wastewater Shows Virus Causing Polio-Like Paralysis on The Rise In FL
Samples from wastewater testing sites across Florida show medium levels of the D68 virus, which causes…
Florida Southern College unveils $8.2 million Adams Athletic Performance Center
Florida Southern athletes and coaches were beaming Wednesday during the dedication of the Adams Athletic Performance Center.…
SEU to Receive $5.6 Million Scholarship Endowment
Southeastern University (SEU) has announced that it will be receiving funds for student scholarships through a…
Lakeland Regional Health and Ruthven Family Honor Dr. James Melton with Emergency Department Lobby Renovation
Lakeland Regional Health worked closely with Greg and Kim Ruthven to honor long-time and well-known emergency…