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Year: 2024
Man arrested on DUI charges after crash that killed child and seriously injured 2
A Bartow man was arrested after he caused a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Polytechnic University are teaming up to protect the public from artificial intelligence threats
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Dr. Randy K. Avent, President of Florida Polytechnic University, are giving…
Cheryl Edwards Fire Marshal of the Lakeland Fire Department is retiring
Celebrating a remarkable career! Yesterday (June 6), we celebrated Cheryl Edwards as she retired from her…
West Pipkin Road Widening Project to Close Yates Road for 60 Days
Polk County’s ongoing widening of West Pipkin will close Yates Road for 60 Days starting Monday…
Feds expect to decide this year on Mosaic’s ‘radioactive roads’ plan
Federal environmental regulators said they expect to decide this year on a controversial proposal that would…
Charges dropped against Lakeland teen punched, tasered by officers
Lakeland Gazette has confirmed charges will be dropped Friday against 16-year-old Jahmal Hudson after a violent altercation with…
Cattle Drive Casserole
Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Try this Cattle…
The rain helped out but dry weather continues brush fires have burned nearly 1,000 acres
Firefighters and the forestry service are working to put out several brush fires that have burned…
Hail Hits Parts of East Lakeland
Cherry-sized (0.6″) hail hit parts of Lakeland during a storm on Thursday. This was the second…
Publix’s ice cream truck is coming to Lakeland
Publix is going on tour in a neighborhood near you! Publix has announced the return of…
David Mulicka Lee County’s Toxic Dumper
Editorial David Mulicka’s roots run deep here in Southwest Florida, as is Toxic Dumper (see pdf…
Florida has paid the vendor $50 million so far for the stalled plan to import Canadian drugs
A cavernous warehouse owned by Life Science Logistics sits on an industrial street in Lakeland, built three…
1 dead after a crash involving a dump truck
One person was killed in a Winter Haven crash involving a dump truck, according to police.…
26 More FL Red Lobster Restaurants to Close in Bankruptcy including Lakeland
Red Lobster, which abruptly closed more than 50 restaurants last month, revealed in bankruptcy court that…
Book Review – Behind Closed Doors
Title: Behind Closed Doors Author: B.A. Paris ISBN: 978-1848454125 Release Date: 02/11/2016 Review: 5 Stars I know…
Book Review – The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1)
Title: The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1) Author: Christina Lauren ISBN: N/A Release Date:…
Update: Brush fires burnt over 900 acres – Highway 630 East and Highway 60
Fire crews were working to contain at least three large brush fires as of 10:30 p.m.…
Large Wildfire Breaks Out at Indian Lake
A large wildfire is raging tonight near Large Wildfire Breaks Out at Indian Lake and the Canopy Oaks…
MY DAD WAS MY GREATEST TEACHER AND INSPIRATION
By Van Yandell Psalms 103:13 “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD…
FDOT opens new wildlife underpass in Polk County
A major highway project was celebrated in Polk County Wednesday, as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…
Family Dollar is up for sale
Dollar Tree said Wednesday it will explore a sale or spinoff of Family Dollar, less than…
Two more arrested in connection to death of missing man
Four Lakeland residents have been arrested in the death of a missing man who the Polk…
Trump requested to lift the gag order after the hush money trial but Manhattan DA opposes
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes former President Donald Trump’s request for Judge Juan Merchan to lift…
SWAN DIVE – Lakeland Changes Munn Park Name June 15th
Written by Swan Dive Satire Former President Barack stated, “Change will not come if we wait…
FHSAA Approves Athlete-Pay Rules
By Ryan Dailey The News Service of Florida The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday…
A local advocate for felons’ voting rights cries foul after Gov. DeSantis promises clemency for Trump
Advocates who have fought for the restoration of voting rights for Floridians with past felony convictions…
Sen. Rick Scott Partners with U.S. Department of State to Hold Passport Application Event
*Application deadline is Thursday, June 6, 2024, for two special passport events in the Orlando area* Next week,…
Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring…
Letter to the Editor – WHERE ARE YOU PASTORS????
By Polk County Republican Committee & Moms For Liberty Polk County The Lakeland City Commission who wear…
JUNETEENTH
06/15/2024 10:00 AM – 06/15/2024 3:00 PM JACKSON PARK | 1130 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue,…
Polk Pride 2024
Polk Pride began in 2015 and has continued to grow year after year by bringing multiple…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a recent AAA survey of Floridians reveal that up…
One of Downtown Lakeland’s favorite outdoor dining spots is getting new life
The Peach House will take over the historic home formerly occupied by Red Door Wine Market…
Ken Pennington a Navy veteran of World War II and Korea dies at 105
Lakeland resident Ken Pennington, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, died Saturday at age…
Polk County’s first LGBTQ center in Lakeland -“Loved, Accepted & Wanted! — Momma Ashley Rose.”
The message veritably shouts from a wall in the reception room of the Rose Dynasty Center:…
The restaurant that fell short, and why
Sonic Drive-In 6669, 5030 Dave Robbins Way, Lakeland: On May 29, the restaurant had five violations,…