The Walt Disney Company outlined some major changes coming to its Walt Disney World Resort in…
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DOJ to be sued for $100 million by Trump over Mar-a-Lago raid
Former President Donald Trump is set to sue the U.S. Department of Justice over its decision…
Peace River Center introduces a podcast focusing on mental health issues
Peace River Center has created a podcast, “Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast,” with assistance…
Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and…
Saturday is the Last Day to Vote Early
Voters who are unable to get to their precinct on Election Day, or simply prefer the…
Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Mulberry, Suspect Arrested After Polk County Sheriff K9 Warning
A week-long vacation turned into a nightmare for a Mulberry resident who returned home to find…
Gibsonton Man Dies In Polk County I-4 Crash Following Medical Emergency
A 62-year-old Gibsonton man tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on I-4 near Milepost…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Counterfeit Money Investigation at Kathleen 7-Eleven
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving counterfeit money at a 7-Eleven located at 7240…
Bread Recall Update as FDA Issues Concern Level
Three bread products recalled earlier this year have been given a risk classification by the U.S.…
Walmart, Target, Dollar General recalling candy potentially contaminated with Salmonella
FDA has declared a “severe” recall of white-coated confectionery products from Palmer Candy Co. A voluntary…
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1. Chances are high this becomes Ernesto next week. Getting organized pretty quickly. 2. Folks in…
DON’T THROW OUT THE PICKLE JUICE
By VAN YANDELL Hebrews 2: 3 “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation;…
SWAN DIVE – Lakeland embraces ‘ALL THINGS WALZ’
Satire VP Pick, Governor Tim Walz has the right mindset. “Don’t ever shy away from your…
The Biden administration is focused on ‘Marxist ideals … it tears apart families’
Opinion By John Grimaldi Kimberly Hermann is known as “Mama Bear, wife, Conservative lawyer, and commentator”…
KidsPack faces funding challenge as 4,900 children need food this school year
KidsPack, a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to students experiencing homelessness, does not have the…
Seeing double! Lakeland Fire Department is taking delivery of their two new Fire Trucks
Seeing double! Lakeland Fire Department is taking delivery of their Pierce Mfg#Enforcer#Pumpers through the Build My…
Postal carrier robbed at gunpoint in Polk County; $150K reward offered
A $150,000 reward is being offered for information about an armed robbery of a U.S. Postal…
Street medicine: a lifeline for Florida’s homeless amidst new public sleeping ban
By Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD Despite the evening hour, the sun beats down on our group as…
DeSantis endorses 54 Florida sheriff candidates in 2024 election – Grady Judd, Polk County
“I’m happy to endorse these candidates for Sheriff in Florida. These candidates reflect my administration’s dedication…
Polk County Hosts Lithium-Ion Battery Training Exercise
Polk County’s Waste and Recycling Division hosted a “Lithium-Ion Fire and Chlorine Release” exercise at the…
LAKELAND PASTORS are NOT preaching the word of God – Fact check TRUE
Opinion Lakeland pastors are hiding behind the pulpit and are just collecting a paycheck from their…
Court documents show the Polk County siblings accused in the Jan. 6 riot are seeking plea deals
Siblings Jonathan Pollock and Olivia Pollock, former fugitives facing multiple felony charges related to the U.S.…
Vote Early This Weekend
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards wants to remind Polk County, Republican voters, that early voting for…
National Guard Disputes Tim Walz’s Military Biography
The Minnesota National Guard is disputing Governor Tim Walz’s military biography, saying that the Democratic vice presidential…
blackberry bacon grilled cheese
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon butter 2 pieces sourdough bread 4 slices Swiss cheese 4 pieces bacon, cooked…
‘Forever chemicals’ in biosolids waste-based fertilizers can ruin the land and water
The fertilizer maker says its products are safe, such as the shit that comes from BS…
Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are under investigation for handling of customer’s funds on Zelle
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating major U.S. banks for their handling of customer funds…
Florida’s Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID, needs wheelchair after 200m Olympics run
Noah Lyles, the former Florida Gators star runner who already won gold at the 2024 Olympics, tested positive…
UPDATE – FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
The pedestrians involved in the crash have been identified as Ronald Jeanbaptiste and Yanique Pierre. The…
Opinion: “He’s the most anti-parent candidate.” Moms for Liberty of Lakeland AGREES
By Moms for Liberty Moms for Liberty wants Lakeland to know the TRUTH about VP pick,…
Flightoberfest
Join us for Flightoberfest, a fall celebration at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus with Aircraft…
‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ is back, and it’s building in Auburndale
Two Polk County families will be among the lucky beneficiaries of this show. “Extreme Makeover: Home…
Olympians with ties to Lakeland competing in the Olympics in Paris
Monae’ Nichols, Women’s Long JumpAuburndale High School alum Nichols jumped 6.86 meters in her final attempt…
2 Lakeland pedestrians were fatally struck by a car in a crosswalk
Two pedestrians died after they were struck by a car in Lakeland Wednesday night. The crash…
Lakeland pedestrian dies after collision with freight truck
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash in Lakeland. According to the PCSO…
Grady Judd backstabs MAGAs/CDFers, yet again
By Billy Townsend My fellow Republicans, the belligerent old man wearing the Polk County sheriff uniform…
Book Review – From Blood and Ash
Title: From Blood and Ash Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Rating: 5 Stars Jessica’s Review: From Blood…
Letter to the Editor: The Great Lakeland Electric Rebate Ripoff
By Lakeland Resident Kevin Kayden Lord Acton, back in 1887, stated, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” It…