A Lakeland woman was charged Tuesday after police said she ended a call to an insurance…
Year: 2024
Local church will host celebration for first night of Kwanzaa on Dec. 26
St. Mark United Methodist Church in Lakeland will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration. The event kicks…
Will Pornhub block Florida on Jan. 1 when new age verification law goes into effect?
As of Jan. 1, 2025, any websites offering adult content visible in Florida must use an age verification…
Lee County Sheriff Marceno gave big money to Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister’s political committee
During his 2024 campaign, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister received $60,000 from what might seem an…
Lakeland Regional Health Recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
Lakeland Regional Health was recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in U.S. News &…
Polk County Public Schools will receive $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund for relief from Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the award of $7.8 million in additional funding for communities hit by…
Tommy Doyle Lee County Supervisor of Elections Admits Affair Costing Taxpayers Hush Money
When will the Lee County Commissioners investigate and insist on repayment of the $30,000 in taxpayer…
Publix employee sparks outrage with photo of questionable company policy: ‘Why is this not allowed?’
This isn’t the first time Publix has been called out for the issue. Some food waste…
Triple Feature: Polk Theatre
Triple Feature: FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS & RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER … Saturday,…
Hundreds walk in Lakeland on 3-year anniversary of Publix heiress death due to Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, residents from across Polk County gathered at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland for Walk…
Official Statement of Robert Cruceta-Pimentel on Dismissal of Baseless Murder Case
On December 6, 2024, all Central Florida charges including murder were dismissed against Robert Cruceta-Pimentel subsequent…
Lakeland Regional Health’s Fourth and Newest Urgent Care
As part of the organization’s strategic plan, Lakeland Regional Health continues to expand access to care…
Kids Tag Art
Art Out Loud! These are such talented, special Polk County Public SchoolsPolk County Public Schools Department…
Gladiator II – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “Gladiator II” has some awfully big sandals to fill, both commercially and…
Letter to the Editor: A ‘maybe’ vs. established science: Leave fluoride alone
It was free and it was fun. You got out of class and you got free…
ACLU Accuses ICE of Inhuman Treatment in Florida Detention Centers
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)’s Florida office accuses multiple Immigration Customs Enforcement…
The book that inspired “Wicked” was banned by some Florida school districts
The movie musical “Wicked” captivated audiences nationwide — but the usual debate about whether “the book is better than…
Man’s body found floating in Lakeland retention pond, PCSO investigating
A man’s body was found floating in a neighborhood retention pond in unincorporated Lakeland on Sunday…
13 More People Biden Is Considering Pardoning
SATIRE By BabylonBee.com President Joe Biden has been under fire this week for pardoning his son,…
Publix Honors 12 Employees With Company’s Highest Awards
George W. Jenkins Award winners Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has named the recipients of its…
Citrus County Aircraft Crash
FHP Troopers responded to a single-engine fixed-wing airplane crash on West White Dogwood Drive near the…
Polk City man dies after suffering medical emergency and crashing into median barrier
A 76-year-old Polk City man died Thursday afternoon after officials said he suffered a medical emergency…
Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling
Ingredients 12 jumbo pasta shells 1 lb ground beef 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup marinara…
New Book – by Dan Stayskal
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—I’ve just published a new book called “Trusting God Through…
LAKE BONNY AREA ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS WILL SOON BE REMOVED
On November 12, 2024, the City of Lakeland placed four roll-off containers at key locations within…
BayCare and Gospel, Inc. Transform Lives of Chronically Homeless in Polk County
In the heart of Lakeland stands a beacon of hope and transformation for individuals experiencing chronic…
Polk Sheriff’s detective receives training order over handling of girl’s 2016 rape claim but still no apology for Sheriff Grady Judd
Eight years later, a Polk County sheriff’s detective has received a “letter of retraining” over her…
The 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade – “Christmas At Swan Lake”
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 43rd annual…
Neighborhood Christmas Store in Lakeland allows parents in need to shop for gifts with dignity
Time is running out to make donations to the Parker Street Christmas Store which offers families…
Central Florida Health Care to open new facility encompassing more health services
Central Florida Health Care is expanding its services in Lakeland. The medical group Wednesday morning broke ground…
America’s Largest Private Company Plans To Have Mass Layoff
Huge layoffs are coming for Cargill’s, the largest food trading company in the US amid dropping…
LFD ARFF Live Fire Training 2024
ARFF Live Fire Training 2024 | This year’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) training at Lakeland Linder…
Who is Jeanette Núñez? The first in line to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
As president-elect Donald Trump considers Ron DeSantis to lead the Pentagon, many Floridians may be wondering:…
THE SHERIFF GRADY JUDD COLORING BOOK: A coloring activity book featuring Sheriff Grady Judd
Grady Judd began his career at the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office in Florida way back in…
One airlifted to hospital after fire engulfs Polk City mobile home
One person is in the hospital after a fire destroyed a mobile home early Wednesday, according to Polk County Fire…
Trump weighs replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run the Pentagon
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in…
Rabid Bat Caught in Lakeland
This is an important message from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section advising residents…
Beaking news – Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrawns name from top Job at DEA
To have been nominated by President-Elect @realdonaldtrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Hillsborough County Sheriff…