Curious Jane, a Lakeland-based ad agency for franchise brands, recently announced five promotions, including a chief…
Year: 2024
Florida man throws beer can and fires AR-15 rifle after being upset by drivers speeding in his neighborhood
A Polk County man is facing felony charges after investigators say his temper raced as a vehicle sped…
Volunteers come out for MLK Day of Service in Lakeland
When Cateria Davis’ 13-year old daughter overheard her talking about volunteering on Dr. Martin Luther King…
Meet Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm
We have a couple of new faces in the rescue. These three girls are currently being…
Women and the abortion issue will decide the 2024 election outcome
By Dr. Glenn Mollette A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion.…
Mean Girls – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Of all the pop culture institutions to be canceled, ended, or otherwise…
Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Tampa
The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses are iconic figures in pop culture. These beautiful stallions are headed to…
Lakeland ranks #20 on U-Haul’s Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities in 2023
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities. The Swan City is…
Brick or Asphalt? Residents Now Can Choose
Lakeland’s Public Works division was planning to resurface three roads in the Lake Morton neighborhood starting…
Sam’s Club to stop checking receipts at the door
Sam’s Club will soon stop checking shoppers’ receipts as they leave the store, opting to instead…
Florida Department of Children and Families: A Systemic Failure
As DCF Continues To Flail, Children And Those At Risk Suffer While The Florida Government Does…
Sunshine State Shuns Starving Kids: Florida’s “No Thanks” to Fed Funds
Heading: A Hunger Game Floridians Didn’t Sign Up For In a move that has more twists…
The annual ‘Smoke on the Water BBQ’ fundraiser canceled
The annual “Smoke on the Water BBQ” fundraiser in Polk County has been canceled, less than…
Neil Combee adopts the public complaint norm and creates “function” on the Polk County Commission
Whatever one thinks of Neil (and I’m tougher on him in public than *any* of you)…
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVESTIGATION
On January 12, 2024, at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers responded to the area near the 1500…
SPCA Florida welcomes 56 felines rescued from Polk County hoarding case
SPCA Florida welcomed 56 cats into their care after being rescued from a hoarding case in…
Why do some Coca-Cola bottles have a yellow cap?
The color red has become synonymous with Coca-Cola — so why are loyal customers seeing bottles…
Lakeland Commission Names 15-Member Charter Review Committee
Lakeland’s City Commission will formally appoint a 15-member committee on Tuesday to review the city’s charter. The panel…
Joann Fabrics faces deep financial problems
Now, a company that should have been a pandemic winner stands on the brink of collapse,…
Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit Arrests Narcotics Trafficker and Seizes 15,000 Fentanyl Pills
Yesterday afternoon, while conducting patrol operations in the area of Old Canoe Creek Road and Kissimmee…
Farewell to Florida’s Citrus King
In Orlando, Florida, a big orange packing company, Emerald Packing Company, is closing down. This company has…
SILVER ALERT — HELP LOCATE EVERETT HARRIS
UPDATE: Mr. Harris has been located safe in Manatee County. Thank you to everyone who helped share…
Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast
Originally made popular in the early 20th century by the U.S. military for its ability to…
Trooper Ronald G. Smith – Roadway Rededication – Citrus County
On Thursday, January 11th, FHP hosted a roadway rededication ceremony for Trooper Ronald Smith who was…
Oh HAPPY DAY!
Oh HAPPY DAY! Today we wished our grumpy but lovable senior cat, Sampson, good luck in…
Teacher, nurse among 123 arrested during Hillsborough County human trafficking operation that rescued 28
Over 120 arrested in human trafficking bust Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister gives an update on…
Local Landmarks Earn Autism-Friendly Certification: Enhancing Accessibility for Polk County Residents
The Visit Central Florida Welcome Center has received the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) certification from the…
Polk County crashes leave 2 dead and 1 arrested for DUI manslaughter
Two crashes in Polk County Wednesday left two people dead and one person arrested for DUI…
SWAN DIVE – the City of Lakeland helps the homeless in their “OFF GRID” lifestyle and locals too!
Satire The City of Lakeland has embraced the fact that they are the largest homeless population…
JV basketball coach arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives have arrested and charged 20-year-old Skylar Ready of Fort Meade,…
Polk County fire battalion chief fired after payment dispute, review in the works
A battalion chief lost his job over pay he and his crews received, documents obtained by…
Church leader charged with molestation said he ‘gave into temptation’
A church leader was arrested after officials said he inappropriately touched a child while visiting Lakeland…
Double Big Mac comes to McDonald’s this month
Big Mac lovers can soon make it a double in some markets. McDonald’s will offer a Double Big Mac beginning…
BBQ Sauce Recall as Dire Warning Issued
A California company has initiated a recall on a BBQ sauce sold in Publix supermarkets because…
FL Senate president shuts down Medicaid expansion in Florida
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo made it clear that she would not be willing to expand…
Hillsborough Kidnapping & Pursuit
Just after 2:00 PM on January 9, 2024, the Florida Highway Patrol received calls from a…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis is considering taking Joe Biden off…
State Of Emergency Issued For 49 FL Counties amid Threatening Storm
As a threatening low-pressure storm system batters much of Florida on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state…