By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and…
Year: 2024
This Lakeland Diner Named One Of The Best In The Country
A Lakeland diner was named one of the best in the United States. This comes from…
Recent rainfall helps containment lines on the River Ranch Complex Fire
The recent rain over the River Ranch Complex Fire and the work done by the Florida…
Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence Celebrates the Grand opening of the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground
On June 10, 2024, Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence celebrated the grand opening…
Lakeland airport to opens its doors to residents with new airline
Avelo Airlines earlier announced exclusive non-stop flights between LAL and Tweed-New Haven Airport in southern Connecticut.…
ALICE COOPER Launches 2024 ‘Presidential Campaign’: ‘I’m A Troubled Man for Troubled Times’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election in the only way he knows…
In sweeping change the Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
In a sweeping change that could improve millions of Americans’ ability to own a home or…
SWAN DIVE – Rose Dynasty Foundation WELCOMES THE MUTZ FAMILY
SATIRE written by Swan Drive Mayor and Mrs. Mutz are proud to announce that their family…
Federal judge blocks ‘Form 6′ financial disclosure law in Florida
A federal judge has blocked a 2023 Florida law that required municipal elected officials to disclose…
Polk Pride celebrates nine years
Polk Pride will hold its signature Pride in the Park on June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, but 25 million children…
Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children thrown out by Federal Judge Robert Hinkle
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for…
Lakeland City Commissioner receives American Public Power Association’s public official award
Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner for the City of Lakeland, Florida, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official…
The first Florida impacting tropical disturbance of the season to travel across the peninsula
The National Hurricane Center marked the first Florida-impacting tropical disturbance of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tuesday, set…
PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million
By News Service of Florida, An abortion rights protest in Lakeland, Florida in July 2022.A political committee…
MULTIPLE WATSON CLINIC SPECIALTIES OFFER WEEKEND AVAILABILITY
For new and established patients who are unable to schedule healthcare services during a busy work…
Yates Road Closure Postponed until June 19 Due to Rainy Weather
The 60-day closure of Yates Road has been postponed due to heavy rains affecting scheduled work…
Rain assisting with the River Ranch Complex Fire
We are expecting rainfall across the area today, which should help contain the fire. We are…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, June 13 @ 6:30 PM – THE FLINTSTONES* Friday, June 14 @ 7:30 PM…
Lakeland to see plenty of rain this week
Low pressure will start forming in the Gulf this week, throwing in big rain numbers. This…
ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED SUSPECT TRIED TO ROB MCDONALDS
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 12:09 a.m., Lakeland Police officers responded to an armed robbery…
Anti-Trump PAC puts up ‘convicted felon’ billboard in Florida
An anti-Trump PAC has reportedly placed a “Convicted Felon” billboard along I-75 in southwest Florida following…
Florida Forest Service still improving containment lines on the River Ranch Complex Fire
Fire activity on the River Ranch Complex Fire continues to hamper containment efforts. Division A is…
Bad Boys: Ride or Die – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’m not going to go into a lot of depth about the…
Letter to the Editor – Trump must be held accountable for his crimes against our county
Donald Trump was found guilty by a jury of everyday Americans on 34 felony counts. He…
The Southern Poverty Law Center lists 2 Polk County groups on their ‘hate map.’
Leaders of two Polk County organizations reject their inclusion in a list of extremist groups. The…
FL Is Second-Worst State For LGBTQ+ Safety In U.S.: Ranking
Florida earned an “F” grade, ranking it at No. 50 in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ safety…
Grand opening of the Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc.’s Rose Dynasty Center
We had an amazing time celebrating the grand opening of the Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc.‘s Rose…
Florida Produce Sold At Publix Recalled For Salmonella
Green Life Farms is voluntarily recalling one lot of its 4-ounce containers of Baby Arugula because they have…
Manufactured homeowners get more rights under new Florida law
People living in manufactured homes across Florida will soon have a new tool to fight rising…
Legionnaires’ disease is rising in Florida healthcare facilities
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed a disturbing trend…
Extreme heat is expected across Central Florida but beneficial rain is on the way this week
An area of high pressure is expected to build across Central Florida, limiting rain chances and…
Fire destroys Plant City mobile home, spreads to neighboring fence
A single-wide mobile home was destroyed after it caught on fire in Plant City on Saturday…
River Ranch Complex Fire entering the mop-up phase
The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, is entering the mop-up phase…
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International Airport
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International…
River Ranch Complex Fire holding at 4,500 acres
The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, still holds at 4,500 acres.…
‘Unsheltered homelessness’ spikes 105% in Central Florida: Report
A new report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows the number of people without…
Trump judge alerts lawyers to social-media post from ‘juror’s cousin’ saying a conviction was in the bag
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial has alerted prosecutors and Trump’s defense team about a Facebook…
Fires near River Ranch have burned 4,500 acres but only 50% contained
At least 4,500 acres have been destroyed by brushfires near River Ranch in eastern Polk County in the…
Florida Southern College has named a new president
Florida Southern held a news conference Friday to introduce Martin as its next president. He will…