Jeremy Sidlauskas has been selected to serve as the new Chief of the Plant City Fire…
Year: 2024
Nineteen61 Is Adding an Enclosed Rooftop Bar
Indoor and outdoor seating is planned. Expansion is scheduled to be opened in April. Chef Marcos…
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, but Polk County Sheriff Grady…
A new Florida bill would require businesses to accept cash
A new Florida bill would require certain businesses to accept cash for many transactions. The bill,…
USE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL
By Van Yandell 1 Corinthians 9:22 “To the weak became I as weak, that I might…
CITY OF LAKELAND IMPLEMENTS NEW iMS INTEGRATED ONLINE PERMITTING, PLANS REVIEW SYSTEM
WHO: City of Lakeland, Community & Economic Development WHAT: Intuitive Municipal Solutions – Integrated online permitting,…
Plant City farmer sees the impact of immigration hiring bill as the strawberry season gets underway
The nation is currently facing a worker shortage. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are…
LPN arrested for felony animal cruelty after poisoning and killing her neighbors’ pets
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit detectives have arrested and charged 51-year-old Tamesha Knighten of North Davis…
Virtual Polk Emergency Management Mitigation Strategy Meeting Scheduled for January 18, 2024
Polk County’s planners will hold the next local mitigation strategy meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
Watson Clinic Announces January 2024 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence…
LAKELAND CITIZENS ACADEMY TAKING APPLICANTS
Hands-on Interactive Program Highlighting Lakeland Municipal Government The City of Lakeland is now taking applicants for…
WATSON CLINIC HOSTS A FREE LECTURE ON PANCREATIC CANCER TREATMENT ADVANCES IN JANUARY
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming lecture scheduled for January. This event is…
Denny’s bought a restaurant chain from Florida for $82.5 million and plans expansion beyond Florida
Initially known as “Florida Waffle Shop,” Keke’s Cafe has its roots deeply planted in Orlando. The chain,…
Court to weigh Publix drug dispute
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida, An appeals court this month will hear arguments in a…
Lakeland Lynx Composite MTB
Lakeland! You’re invited to this ride event organized by coaches from the Lakeland Lynx Composite MTB…
Will My Friend’s Fiancée be Entitled to a Survivor Benefit?
I have a very good friend who has cancer and will begin chemotherapy this week. He…
A woman employed as a nurse practitioner was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a two-vehicle crash with…
Lakeland Royals is now the Polk County Royals
Who are the Polk County Royals? We are a new men’s semi-pro basketball team in Polk…
Lakeland Regional Health sees COVID-19 and flu cases double over the holidays
Dr. Tim Regan drove to work Tuesday mentally preparing himself for what he knew would be…
Guy LaLonde Jr. is Lakeland’s its newest Commissioner
Guy LaLonde Jr. was sworn in as Lakeland’s newest commissioner representing the Northwest District on Monday…
Did you Know??
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that January 1st, 2024 brought us new Florida laws that…