Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health. Doctors at Lakeland Regional perform knee replacement…
Year: 2024
PEACE IS FOUND IN THE SOUND OF SILENCE
By Van Yandell Psalm 46: 10 “Be still, and know that I am God: I will…
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time
By Michelle Marchante, More ER patients are testing positive for COVID in Florida compared to other parts…
FORMER HEAD OF FORENSICS OFFERS CLASS
By Dave Hoover HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN LEARN CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Bill Thomas, born and raised…
Polk County Public Schools Look to Fill 314 Teacher Openings
There are another 150 openings for non-instructional positions. With one month to go before the new…
Lakeland City Commissioners begin 2025 budget talks
City Hall will be abuzz this week as Lakeland’s staff meet for an overview of the…
Felon Apprehended After Very Dramatic Pursuit in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Grady Judd, apprehended career violent felon Calvin Cooley,…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on State Road 60
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm commercial structure fire today at 9:50 a.m. on…
Megachurch Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Test
By the Onion – Satire In what the evangelical congregation hailed as a significant step forward…
Book Review – Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades #1)
Title: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades #1) Author: Mai Corland Rating: 5 Stars Jessica’s Review:…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there has been an increase in shark attacks here…
Save the Cats – Dump Grady Judd Rally
Rally to be held the Polk County Animal Control at 7115 De Castro Rd, Winter Haven…
Mulberry city manager installs free AC units for migrant families
Mulberry city officials are volunteering their time to improve the living conditions of migrant farmworkers. As…
Riverview woman charged with making threats against Governor DeSantis
A Riverview woman was arrested and charged Tuesday after she allegedly made online death threats against…
Man carjacks, steals a truck in St. Pete, and is apprehended by a K9
A man who stole a car in an armed carjacking in St. Petersburg was arrested in…
Lakeland business owners worry about foot traffic after nearby Publix temporarily closes
Lake Miriam Square Publix has temporarily closed, which has neighboring business owners concerned about their foot…
Lakeland Window Cleaning Sets New Standards in Quality and Efficiency for Window Cleaning Services
Lakeland Window Cleaning, a renowned provider of residential and commercial window cleaning services, is proud to…
20 Polk schools have new principals
Here is a roundup of newly named principals: High schools In the only transitions at high…
The National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise provides world-class automotive aftermarket products and services throughout the fast-growing Central Florida City
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announces the opening of…
Mecum Auctions Returns to Osceola Heritage Park for Summer Special, July 10-13
Inspired by the continuous success of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction®, held by Mecum Auctions…
Lake Miriam Publix has officially closed
The Lake Miriam Publix has officially closed and will reopen next summer with a fresh, remodeled…
For Better, For Worse
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Words are easier than actions. For example, “for better, for worse.” Couples…
Despicable Me 4 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver For a franchise that has been fairly consistent with its style of…
Lakeland man’s trip to Taco Bell lands him in Polk County jail
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver’s seat…
Sample Ballots Now Available for August 20th Primary Election
Sample ballots for the upcoming Statewide Primary Election are now available online at PolkElections.gov. For Your Precinct…
Lakeland man arrested for DUI and escape after officer released one handcuff so he could urinate
Kenneth Darrell Walker, Jr., 47, of Lakeland, was arrested last night and charged with DUI, escape,…
Hulk Hogan’s Son Pleads in Central Florida DUI Case
Nicholas Bollea, son of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, pleads in his Central Florida DUI case. After…
Lakeland Man Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On SR-471 In Sumter County, Two Injured
A 70-year-old Lakeland man was killed in a Sumter County crash that happened Sunday at around…
Redbox Stops Working & Locks Customers Out of Their Movies As The Company Goes Into Bankruptcy
If you use Redbox’s streaming service, you may have noticed you can’t stream the movies you…
Discount retailer Big Lots to shutter stores, may go bankruptcy
Discount home goods retailer Big Lots revealed it is planning to shutter more stores this year…
Florida Residents Urged To Take Precautions as Mosquito-Borne Illness Cases Rise
Health officials in Florida are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses as recent tests…
Florida man uses alligator’s teeth to open beer can from boat in spine-chilling clip
A jaw-dropping video of a Florida man enticing an alligator to his boat to crack open a beer…
Polk County Man Arrested for Misusing 911 to Score Free Ride
A Polk County man is facing charges after admitting to faking suicidal thoughts on a 911…
Florida trucker crams 15 migrants into the cab of a semi
A Florida trucker allegedly crammed 15 unauthorized migrants in the cab of his semi to sneak…
NOAA hurricane hunters fly into Beryl
NOAA hurricane hunters on Friday flew into Tropical Storm Beryl. The crew collected important data to…
Hundreds of Job Cuts Announced by Florida-Based Westgate Resorts
One of the world’s largest timeshare resorts is cutting hundreds of jobs in Florida. Earlier today, Orlando…
Florida Housing Crisis Hits D.R. Horton & Lennar
D.R. Horton and Lennar Homebuilders Face Stock Price Slump Amid Florida’s Housing Crisis Once a pillar…
Camp Early Bird helps Polk County students prepare for kindergarten
You’ve heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm,” and in a summer camp offered…
A massive company has laid off thousands of workers in Florida
Have you heard about the massive layoff bomb that was dropped in Florida right before the Fourth…