Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray, a Frostproof resident with past encounters with law enforcement, is running as…
Year: 2024
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that if Amendment 3, passes, you could still be arrested…
Lakeland’s 44th Swan Roundup started at 7 am on Lake Morton
Lakeland’s 44th annual Swan Roundup was held this morning, after a nearly month-long delay because of…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, November 7 @ 6:30 PM – AIRPLANE!* Friday, November 8 @ 7:30 PM –…
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Shawn Sherrouse, City Manager of Lakeland, Florida, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the…
Cirque Dreams Holidaze unforgettable performance in Lakeland at RP Funding Center
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will be dazzling audiences in Lakeland during its 7-week 70-city U.S. tour this holiday…
Exotic Jeilongvirus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human ‘Spillover’ Risk
Abrand new virus, which may be able to jump to humans, has been detected in a…
‘Have some mercy’ Will the state approve Citizens Insurance 14% rate hike?
Back in August, state-backed Citizens Property Insurance pleaded its case to the State’s Office of Insurance Regulation, requesting…
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller”…
Disturbing videos show Florida deputies repeatedly punch fans at UF-Georgia game; sheriff’s office investigating
Disturbing videos captured Saturday at a college football game show Florida deputies repeatedly punching fans in…
Venom: The Last Dance – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The last time audiences saw superpowered alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) and…
Confirm Your Polling Location Before Election Day
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds Polk County voters to double-check their polling location…
Lake Bonny resident calls for investigation into flooding
A Lake Bonny resident has made a clear request to Lakeland officials: Launch a formal investigation…
The Aerospace Center for Excellence and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Endorses Specialty Florida License Plate Supporting Aviation Scholarships
The Aerospace Center for Excellence and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo are thrilled to endorse…
Lakeland Regional Health Earns Most Wired Status for the Tenth Time
Lakeland Regional Health is one of 2024’s Digital Health Most Wired hospitals and health systems, as…
If Amendment 4 does not pass – Polk Sheriff Grady Judd has announced that he’s coming for your pregnancies and miscarriages
Written by Billy Townsend Enforcing “life begins with conception” requires surveillance of every pregnancy and a death investigation…
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 likely to be Tropical Storm Rafael
A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, now known as Potential Tropical Cyclone 18, is likely…
When do the clocks fall back for 2024 time change?
Our clocks will fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
Grady Judd’s office *still* belligerently disbelieves heroic rape/incest survivor who did Grady’s job for him
Sheriff’s Office spokesman slandered as “half truths” Taylor Cadle’s story of incest rape; her wrongful prosecution…
13 Sex offenders arrested during October / Halloween investigative sweep
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted a Halloween…
Lakeland commissioners are being asked to consider a 25-year contract to purchase renewable solar energy
Lakeland commissioners are being asked to consider a 25-year contract to purchase renewable solar energy without any upfront…
POLK County needs a low-cost voucher program for spay and neuter
Please contact your Polk Commissioners. POLK County needs a low-cost voucher program for spay and neuter.…
When reporting rape/incest to Grady Judd is a crime …
We all need Taylor Cadle’s extraordinary courage. Grady could use *any* courage, at all. If he…
Voted Mail Ballots Can Be Dropped Off
Over 100,000 Polk County voters have been receiving their Vote-by-Mail ballots in the mail. Voted Mail…
PUBLIC MEETING FOR LAKE BONNY RESIDENTS
WHO: City of Lakeland and Lake Bonny Residents WHAT: Lake Bonny Public Meeting WHY: To hear…
MILK BRIOCHE – Best Fluffy like cloud and super soft
Ingredients: 200ml (⅞ cup) warm milk; 7g (1 ½ tsp) dry yeast; 20g (4 ¾ tsp)…
Polk County deputy returns to duty 6 months after being shot twice in the arm
One of two Polk County deputies who were injured during a shooting in late April walked into the…
An Event for veterans will take place on Nov. 16 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, will host the second annual Vet Fest on Nov. 16 from 10…
A gunfight ensues after a gang member fatally shoots his girlfriend
A gang member accidentally fatally shot his girlfriend in Mulberry early Thursday morning but blamed it on a…
2024 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans…
Human waste in standing water??
Every mobile home park that has or had standing water in it needs to be tested…
Florida Southern will launch a nursing program leading to a master’s in mental health
Florida Southern College will add a program next year offering a master’s of science in Nursing in…
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The…
ADDITIONAL PUMP INSTALLED AT LAKE BONNY
TEST TO SEE IF IT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RELIEF To decrease the water levels at Lake Bonny,…