Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will be holding a Piano Spark concert on Thursday, September…
Year: 2024
Calvary Chapel Pastor Shocked To Learn There Are Books in the Bible Other Than Revelation
By BabylonBee SATIRE The pastor of a local Calvary Chapel reportedly took a leave of absence…
Rose Dynasty Center says gender-affirming care is off after appeals court ruling
This week at the Rose Dynasty Center, news from a federal court of appeals in Georgia came…
Anchor House Ministries Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Opening of Haven Home
Winter Haven, FL – On August 29, 2024, Anchor House Ministries celebrated a significant milestone with…
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 8 slices of bread 2 cups pulled pork, warmed 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4…
The new mental health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based…
Foot Locker to relocate headquarters from New York to Florida
The footwear retailer is currently headquartered in New York Foot Locker is relocating its headquarters to…
Ex-teacher gets 5 years in prison for threatening U.S. District Judge in LGBTQ case
The judge had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called don’t say gay law restricting A…
Chocolate Banana Cake
This delightful Chocolate Banana Cake is a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet bananas. It’s…
Fixing Lake Hancock and the Peace River is a project for the ages
By Tom Palmer This was written by Tom Palmer in 2020 in four year no one…
Hurricane Center Watching Possible Tropical Storm
A new tropical storm may be brewing in the Atlantic, and it’s heading towards the U.S.…
Florida resident dies from Listeria outbreak linked to contaminated Boar’s Head deli meat
A Florida resident has died from a nationwide outbreak of Listeria from contaminated deli meat, the Centers…
Polk County Deputies Execute Warrant Round-Up In Lakeland Mobile Home Park
Just after midnight on Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on the hunt for a…
THIS MAY BE WHAT I NEED!
By VAN YANDELL Acts 3: 19 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may…
Manufacturing Plant Closing and Leaving 80 Employees Jobless
Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in…
UPDATE: ATTEMPTED MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., two Lakeland Police Detectives were conducting surveillance…
Update: Polk Sheriff’s Office identifies man killed by train
A 36-year-old Kissimmee man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his pickup truck was struck by a…
Satanic Temple Vows To ‘Raise Hell’ Over New Florida School Chaplain Program
The Satanic Temple is gearing up to oppose a new Florida law that permits schools to…
A pair of Lakeland storage facilities sold for nearly $2 million
An Atlanta real estate investment firm has bought two self-storage facilities in Lakeland, paying nearly $2…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, August 29 @ 6:30 PM – WAR DOGS* Friday, August 30 – PRIVATE EVENT…
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 5:47 p.m. two Lakeland Police Detectives were conducting surveillance in…
Waller commits to Southeastern
Skylar Waller has made her college decision to play basketball and continue her academics at Southeastern…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Moody is celebrating a win with…
Train and truck collision in Lakeland leaves one dead
One person died after a train and pickup truck collided in north Lakeland Tuesday afternoon. The…
Polk County Schools spokesman Kyle Kennedy can’t be bothered to inform the public about the school bus camera contract
With controversy swirling over a school bus camera contract and the county set to start issuing…
This Florida shack holds a deadly secret
Those who travel deep into Green Swamp near Lakeland will find an eerie surprise: a hollowed-out…
Have you ever met Publix’s mascot? Here’s what he’s all about
The popular Florida-born grocery chain Publix has been around for nearly a century, with founder George…
Enjoy Labor Day America, and keep working
By Glenn Mollette Labor Day weekend is upon us. Let’s celebrate the laborers. The willing workers…
What to know about Telegram, the messaging app whose CEO was arrested over the weekend
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France over the weekend has thrust the popular…
SEU to Hold Grand Opening for Life Skills House
This fall, students at the Pathways School of Excellence at Southeastern University (SEU) will have a…
It Ends with Us – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I was on vacation two weekends ago, so I missed the chance…
Letter to the Editor — Excel Christian Academy
For me, it started with multiple people with zero ties to Excel Christian Academy sending me…
Serious crash with injuries causing major traffic delays on I-4 in Lakeland
The crash is partially blocking the eastbound lanes near mile marker 36, Florida Highway Patrol said.…
Letter to the Editor — Corey Hodges at Excel Christian Academy
Corey Hodges should not be around children period. He has so many allegations against him in…
Excel Christian Academy in Lakeland hires a Coach / Secondary Principal in 2020 who has been arrested in the past for drugs and molestation of children
Editorial This man has been a teacher, PE coach, and the head basketball team for the…
Creative Minds in Munn Park
Local authors, illustrators, and composers are invited to register for our first “Creative Minds in Munn…
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
These 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are a quick and easy treat that combines the classic flavors…
Documents show that Tommy Doyle Lee County SOE visited his lover 38 times during working hours
Documents show that Tommy Doyle Lee County SOE visited his lover 38 times during working hours…