The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own detention deputies for allegedly owning…
Year: 2024
Epstein Grand Jury Records Released
A Palm Beach County circuit judge on Monday ordered the release of grand jury testimony about…
Swan Dive- WEAR YOUR MASK!
SATIRE It’s COVID SEASON & ELECTION SEASON, but it’s not connected in any way, shape or form.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sent $71,000 of your…
SEU Nationally Acclaimed as a 2024-25 College of Distinction
Southeastern University (SEU) has been honored as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction due to its dedication…
A student at Southeastern University in Lakeland publishes a political book
Antonio Ancaya, a student at Southeastern University in Lakeland, has published a book on political philosophy titled, “Awaken:…
Swan Dive – The late Beau Biden and Elder Abuse
Satire Thirteen years ago, Beau Biden was the Attorney General for the State of Delaware. He…
Steve Bannon surrenders today in Connecticut
Stephen K. Bannon will spend the next four months behind bars as a political prisoner of…
Polk County Composite Squadron Color Guard Shines at Tampa Bay Rays Game
By: Kevin Rought, Captain CAP USAF Aux. Polk County Composite Squadron, Deputy Commander [email protected] On June…
POLK CORRECTIONAL OFFICER ARRESTED FOR MISUSE OF 911 AND RESISTING ARREST
PCSO deputies arrested 34-year-old Douglas Morse of Polk County after a routine traffic stop in Winter…
PCSO WELCOMES NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER – MEGHAN PETTY
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of Meghan Petty to our…
A Quiet Place: Day One – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “A Quiet Place: Day One” made a grave miscalculation with its advertising.…
Supreme Court sends Trump case back to lower court, giving former president limited immunity
In the biggest test of the presidency’s power since President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974, the…
Burn Ban in Polk County Repealed July 1, 2024
Thanks to an increase in rain, Polk County is repealing the active burn ban today, July 1. The…
Citizens come forward with police abuse claims against Lakeland Police Department
Victims of alleged police violence gathered on Sunday to share encounters they’ve had with the Lakeland…
Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane ….
Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by howling winds, blinding rain, and violent updrafts…
Gov. DeStantis Approves Phosphogypsum Particles in Asphalt
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has approved using phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate…
Lakeland Man Faces Life Sentence for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution
Kenneth Bernard Graham, 67, of Lakeland, was arrested following an indictment charging him with distributing fentanyl…
TS Beryl update
Beryl update: Winds of 120 mph. Hurricane-force winds now extend 30 miles out. Cruisers or folks…
Miss Florida 2024
Photos by Chris Elrod click here to see more photos In 2024 there were 37 candidates…
Three Arrested for Environmental Crimes in Central Florida and Missing Dog Found
The people were arrested for environmental crimes in Central Florida, and a missing dog was found.…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is…
Polk commissioners again consider ordinance eliminating public notices in printed newspapers
Another hearing has been set in Bartow by the County Commission for an ordinance to eliminate…
The City Commission will vote Monday on a contract to remove 5,600 cubic yards of contaminated soil near Carillon Lakes
It will cost the City of Lakeland nearly a million dollars to clean up a wetland…
Is Kris Hallstrand Lakeland International Airport Director Leaving??????
This was posted by Kris Hallstrand on her Instagram account on June 10, 2024, just three…
Letter to the Editor: Presidential Debate 2024 Review
Last night on CNN, the most anticipated Presidential Debate was televised and the entire world watched. …
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve a 100% pass rate on the licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure…
Lakeland Regional Health Celebrates Second Incoming Graduate Medical Education Class With White Coat Ceremony
Last Friday afternoon on June 21st, Lakeland Regional Health welcomed the second class of graduate medical education…
Party Affiliation Matters for a Primary Election
This presidential election year, Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters to double-check their party affiliation in…
Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94):A…
School Board member files defamation suit over 2022 campaign
Lisa Miller, who overcame false claims during the 2022 campaign to earn another term on the…
Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged some Jan. 6 defendants
The U.S. Supreme Court limited which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol…
Lakeland’s ‘Red White & Kaboom’
WHAT: Lakeland’s “Red, White & Kaboom” celebration is a free community festival with fireworks. It has been…
Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according…
Ruling: Supreme Court allows cities to ban homeless camps
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that people without homes can be fined for sleeping in public…
Mongolian Beef and Noodle Recipe
Savor the flavors of this quick and easy Mongolian Beef and Noodle dish, perfect for a…