A tech company has added fuel to the Kamala Harris earrings conspiracy theory after quipping that her debate…
Year: 2024
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is accused by a challenger of money laundering
A recording leaked by an election challenger accuses Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno of misusing county funds to…
Olympic Recap: How Mocs alum performed in the 2024 Paris Games
Caroline BryantEditor-in-Chief – The Southern Four alum Mocs competed in the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic…
A preview of FSC Theatre’s upcoming shows this academic year
By Summer del Valle Staff Writer The Southern Florida Southern is ranked No. 15 by the…
APD searching for 3 suspects who used counterfeit bills to buy lottery tickets in Auburndale
Officials say they are searching for three suspects who exchanged counterfeit money for lottery tickets at…
Slain Florida mom posts Taylor Swift lyrics in haunting message before knife attack involving her son
A Florida mother posted lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song ‘It’s Time to Go,’ on an eerie…
A little-known Publix sub sandwich upgrade at the deli counter is worth asking for ……..
Regarding sandwiches, there’s no denying the Publix sub is a Florida gem. Known to many as simply the “Pub-sub,”…
Residents frustrated with flooding caused by new Mulberry school
Melinda Cockram said the ground around her home is so saturated that it’s sinking under her…
Circle K worker admitted to taking photos up skirts of 300-400 women
Deputies were alerted when a woman reported feeling a poke on her lower back while using…
Ohio woman who sparked rumors about Haitian migrants eating pet cats and dogs in Springfield breaks her silence amid ‘fears for her safety’
READ MORE: Read the social media posts that sparked the ‘eating pets’ rumors A Springfield, Ohio, woman…
Who was the WINNER of the Presidential Debate? TRUMP OR HARRIS
Presidential Debate was one for the books. If you missed it, please click on the link…
Free Play November 22nd through November 24th at the RP Funding Center
Go back to a simpler time in life when nothing weighed on your shoulders, and you…
Special Needs Students Reportedly Kicked Out, Animals Evicted From Ag Program at Local School
UPDATE: The Media Relations Department of the Polk County School System has released a letter from McLaughlin Principal…
Florida advises against the use of mRNA COVID vaccine heading into the flu season
The Florida Department of Health this week advised against using mRNA COVID-19 vaccines heading into the…
Kathleen High was briefly locked down Friday morning after reports of a stolen gun nearby
Kathleen High School was on a heightened state of alert Friday morning after receiving a report…
Fugitive Wanted For Murder Arrested In Polk County
Derondell Tirrell Butler, 50, was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday, September 12th.…
Calling all young artists! Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins
Florida bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang. Calling all young artists!…
What is the current status of BS Ranch and Farm?
What will happen to the 400,000,000 lbs of toxic sewer sludge, and septic that is laying…
SEU to Hold Constitution Day Event with Former Florida Supreme Court Justice
Southeastern University’s (SEU) American Center for Public Leadership (ACPL) will host its annual Constitution Day event…
Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Resigns
County Manager Bill Beasley has accepted the resignation of Hezedean A. Smith, DM, effective Monday, September…
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day
The Polk County Supervisor of Elections is partnering with local organizations to join in a nationwide…
Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds were made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno. And yes, they involve a former gambling buddy
Bonita Springs jeweler Ken Romano didn’t hide his association with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The…
Publix Recognized on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail List for the 11th Consecutive Year
Some more positive news for a retailer that’s been on a roll as of late, with…
Lakeland man who’d previously filed a complaint against Lakeland police calls new arrest ‘retaliation’
A man says Lakeland police have had it out for him ever since he filed a…
How is Polk County preparing for Florida’s new homeless camping and sleeping law?
B/W Photos by Chris Elrod An anti-public camping and sleeping law will be going into effect…
Central Florida Food Festival takes over stunning Bonnet Springs Park
Bonnet Springs Park (600 Bonnet Springs Blvd) will host the first-ever Central Florida Food Fest on…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Exciting news from Lakeland International Airport for all our traveling mothers
Exciting news from Lakeland International Airport for all our traveling mothers, we’ve just installed a brand…
Here’s something really nice
The tombstone and gravesite you see in these photos are at Mount Tabor Cemetery in Lakeland.…
Polk County man accused of shooting into neighbor’s home then overdoses during SWAT standoff
A dispute between neighbors over one not lighting a cigarette for the other early Wednesday morning…
Teenager accused of murdering mother with knife in Auburndale
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that a teenager has been charged in the murder…
39-year-old man dies in crash on Lakeland’s Memorial Boulevard
A 39-year-old Auburndale man died in a crash on Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland on Wednesday morning.…
44th ANNUAL LAKE MORTON SWAN ROUNDUP WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 8th
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
LAKELAND CARDBOARD BOAT CHALLENGE TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 12TH
WHO: Lakes Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland WHAT: 19th Annual Cardboard Boat Race & Lakes Festival WHERE: Lake…
WUCF’s Florida Road Trip is Back on the Road for Season 10, First Stop is Lakeland
WUCF premieres the 10th season of Florida Road Trip this week where viewers can explore Florida’s history and…
Kennel Statistics for Polk County Animal Control
From 1/1/24 to 8/8/24 3427 animals put to death at PCAC
Polk County Commissioners are aware of the current situation at Animal Control
Editorial Polk County Commissioners are aware of the current situation at Animal Control and some of…
Publix introduces new milk-infused cakes
Seven new flavors come to Publix stores Florida’s home-grown grocery chain Publix is rolling out a…