Satire In a move that has both baffled and amused ornithologists and residents alike, the Florida…
Year: 2024
Lakeland Man Gets 28 Years in Federal Prison for 13 Armed Dollar Tree Robberies
A Lakeland man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for interference with commerce…
Andrew’s Coffee: On the road to brewing success
By Anna Bialkowski FSC The Southern Lakeland’s alternative drive-through coffee shop has recently undergone some monumental…
Truck crashes into Polk County home injuring driver
A driver was injured after they crashed their truck into the garage of a Polk County…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd warns terrorist attack ‘is on the way’ because of border crisis
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the biggest problem with illegal border crossers is they’re coming…
Man stole statues to gift ex-girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
A “would-be Romeo” is behind bars after he acquired a Valentine’s Day gift the wrong way,…
Imagine driving five million miles without an accident
Imagine driving five million miles without an accident. Say it again, “five mmmmmiiillllllion.” That’s what our…
Tanker spills diesel after Polk County crash
A tanker spilled diesel after it was involved in a crash Tuesday in Polk County, according…
The Connie is Coming to SUN ‘n FUN!
The 50th Anniversary SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will play host to hundreds of restored vintage…
Florida Announces Ambitious Plan to Build Giant Dome to Combat Humidity
Satire In an unprecedented move, Florida’s state government has announced a groundbreaking plan to encase the…
Lavish Lakeland Home Sells for $1.2M
A stunning 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,215,000 on February 6th. Located at…
Coca-Cola to close Dunedin plant will lay off nearly 200 workers
Coca-Cola will permanently close its plant in Dunedin later this year and lay off nearly 200…
House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis
The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, after an embarrassing failed attempt…
BSD Capital Introduces Executive Office Suites at Lakeland Town Center
Lakeland Town Center is excited to announce the launch of its newest offering – Executive Office…
Disneyland’s Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy want to join a union
Disneyland employees who perform as various Disney characters at the theme park are seeking to join…
2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A husband and wife in Polk County were arrested on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is talk in the Florida Legislature to eliminate…
FL Proud Boy and Adult Film Actor Heads To Prison For Jan. 6 Breach
A Florida Proud Boy, who is also an adult film actor, was sentenced to two years…
STATE’S ‘FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND’ ENERGY PROJECT REACHES MOMENTOUS MILESTONE: ‘IT … CAN BE USED WHETHER OR NOT THE SUN IS SHINING’
A Florida energy project reached a major milestone in October: the production of clean hydrogen. The…
Opioid sales at Publix pharmacies increased during the crisis as others pulled back
An executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in October 2015 after detecting what he…
House from ’90s film ‘My Girl’ to become home for expectant mothers and babies
In the early 90’s film “My Girl”, Vada Sulftenfuss spends a lot of time running up…
ARMED BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On February 12, 2024, at 7:16 p.m. officers were called to the 4900 block of Highway…
Polk County Sheriff searching for a man who violated parole
The Polk County sheriff is asking the public to assist in locating Billy Ray Lemay. Here…
Delve into the City with the Highest Obesity Rate in Florida
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, indicating excess body fat,…
Tigers Pitchers and Catchers Report This Week
Spring training is right around the corner. Tigers pitchers and catchers report for camp this week…
Man arrested for DUI and other charges after abandoning an airboat in front of PCSO substation
An airboat that fell off of a trailer being towed by a truck was abandoned in…
Florida Governor Announces Ambitious Plan to Replace State Capitol with a Giant Orange
Satire In a bold and unprecedented move, Florida’s Governor has announced plans to completely revamp the…
A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET TO CLOSE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Crew WHAT: Street Closure along portion of Orange Street WHY: Sanitary…
Sixty years ago this week the Beatles played their first live appearances in the United States
It was sixty years ago this week that the Beatles played their first live appearances in…
Simpson Names Two Polk County Family Farms to Be Preserved Via Rural Land Protection Program
Earlier today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of three family farms in the Florida Wildlife…
Lisa Frankenstein – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I had high hopes for “Lisa Frankenstein,” whose trailers promised a lead…
PCFR Responds to Fatal Lake Alfred Structure Fire
OnMonday, Feb. 12, at 1:51 a.m., Polk County Fire Rescue and mutual aid units responded to…
Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl LVIII
The team beat the San Francisco 49ers to win in overtime in Las Vegas. The Kansas City…
Bank of Central Florida Announces Strategic Leadership Hire: Polk County Market Executive Rob McCollum
Bank of Central Florida announces a strategic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of…
Satire – Florida Governor Declares Alligators as State’s Official Uber Drivers
In a bold move that has left the rest of the nation scratching their heads, Florida’s…
FBI Investigating Florida Classic Car Dealer Accused of Title Fraud Scheme
Stephen Phelps, owner of the now-bankrupt FSD Hot Rod Ranch, recently went face to face with…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Too Little, Too Late? Florida’s Insurance Fiasco Finally Catches GOP’s Eye
In the sunshine state, where storms brew more than just in the sky, Representative Angie Nixon…
Inside Lakeland Square Mall: Evolution of Shopping
The History and Development of Lakeland Square Mall Lakeland Square Mall opened in 1988 and quickly became…
DeSantis Dives into Manatee Majesty – A $50 Million Splash for Florida’s Gentle Giants
From Springs to Sea Cows: DeSantis’s Big Bet on Blue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to…