Francine was upgraded to a hurricane on Tuesday night. The system became a tropical storm in…
Year: 2024
SEU Welcomes Its Most New Students During Record-Breaking Year
This fall, Southeastern University (SEU) has welcomed its largest number of new students in the university’s…
The Trump vs Harris debate is Tuesday night
Tuesday marks the first – and only – scheduled presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris…
Polk County man killed in ‘targeted’ shooting
A Polk County man was killed in a shooting in unincorporated Lakeland Tuesday morning, according to…
TS Francine To Upgrade To Hurricane Along Gulf; 2 Systems In Atlantic
The Gulf Coast’s Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane in coming days, possibly…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller A Washington-based watchdog group, the Campaign Legal Center asked the Office of Congressional…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk County’s Solid Waste Division Introduces Two “Green” Initiatives
Most people know Polk County is discontinuing its curbside recycling collection service, but did you know…
Book vending machines coming to Polk County
Polk County’s library system was one of the first in the country to use book vending…
Florida woman crashes Thunderbird because she was shaving… her nether regions
Do you ever multitask while driving? Taking a call or adjusting the radio is one thing,…
Gas prices in Florida just plunged by double digits
Gas prices have dropped in Florida by 13 cents this week, according to AAA. Prices in…
Florida Ranks No. 2 for Daily Overdose Deaths — 19 Fatalities Per Day, CDC Data Analysis Reveals
Recent CDC data shows that approximately 280 people died from drug overdoses each day in the…
New Republican Headquarters Grand Opening
Everyone is invited to the OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING of the New Republican Headquarters on Saturday, September…
2 injured and 3 arrested after fight over cat leads to shots fired in Lakeland
Three people were arrested after a fight over ownership of a cat led to shots being…
Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice…
The seed we plant will bring a harvest, of some kind.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people…
Florida DOT offers an open house in Lakeland with information on the US 98 widening project
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an open house Tuesday in Lakeland to provide information…
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Movie Review
By Bob Garver In preparation for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I watched the original film from 1988.…
2024 Girls in Aviation Day
Come and Volunteer with Girls in Aviation Day September 21, 2024. The Aerospace Center for Excellence…
Florida voters who oppose the state’s 6-week abortion ban say they are being visited by police
Florida voters who signed a petition to place a pro-choice abortion referendum on the ballot this…
Endangered Florida panther spotted four times on trail cameras in Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
A male Florida panther has been spotted on trail cameras in the Lake Wales Ridge State…
Several cases of ‘sloth fever’ confirmed in Florida
The Florida Department of Health confirms multiple travel-associated cases of sloth fever in the Bay Area.…
Florida company recalls more store brand juice — for arsenic
Even more apple juice is sold under Walmart’s store brand and the store brands of eight…
Lake Mirror Classic
Friday, 10/18 – Visit Central Florida presents the Hot Rod Rendezvous, and we will be awarding door…
Women Win, Men Place Second at Fire Invitational
The Fire men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the season this morning in the 2024…
PCSO presents the 2024 Haunted Jail Tour “Reign of Fear”
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at…
Lakeland organic soil facility shut down after years of bad smells
Lakeland residents said they’ve had a smelly nightmare in their backyard, but the situation could be…
Tim Walz’s brother lives in Florida and is ‘opposed to all his ideology.’ Who is Jeff Walz?
Tim Walz is one of four siblings, one of whom, a Florida resident, recently took to Facebook…
Popular Snack Recalled Across Florida Likely Contains ‘Mold Pieces’
Authentik Fudge recalled “840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE” on August 21st…
Report details ‘toxic’ workplace allegations at Polk County Fire Rescue
An investigation into the leadership at Polk County Fire Rescue, ordered by county commissioners, details allegations…
Polk County Deputy Bags His First ‘Gator’ Suspect
PCSO Deputy Goolsby responded to a wildlife call with his Deputy Trainee Gonzalez-Gomez Wednesday evening (Sept…
CITY OF LAKELAND FIRST BUDGET HEARING RECAP
Commission Votes No Property Tax Increase The Lakeland City Commission participated in the first Fiscal Year…
Tervis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The 78-year-old manufacturer believes the setback, stemming from multiple factors, will make the business stronger and…
Arrest of Family Elder Law Attorney
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed the arrest of Family Elder Law Attorney Jason Penrod on Thursday afternoon.…
Happy Birthday Publix
Publix Supermarket turns 94 on Friday On Friday, Sept. 6, the store “Where Shopping is a…
Lakeland Commissioners reaches deal to increase police officers’ pay
Lakeland officials have struck a deal to increase pay for the city’s unionized police officers in…
16-year-old student arrested for threatening mass shooting at George Jenkins High School
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School on Thursday,…
New synthetic drug found in Florida up to 20 times stronger than Fentanyl
Medical professionals at the University of Florida are warning of a new deadly drug that is…