Olympic star Greg Louganis has offered a glimpse inside his life after quitting the U.S.—months after he sold off…
Year: 2025
Is Polk County Animal Services committing unnecessary overload, torment, deprive of sustenance/shelter, or mutilate/kill animals?
Florida Statute 828.12 defines and penalizes animal cruelty, making it illegal to unnecessarily overload, torment, deprive…
My Wife Believes She Can Get a Spouse Benefit While I’m Still Alive; Can She?
A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security…
Florida awarded $209 million in federal funds to modernize rural health care
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida has been awarded more than $209 million through the…
West Highlands Street Roadway Closure Extended to Jan. 12
All lanes on West Highlands Street between Kings Manor Trail Court and Beech Avenue in front of the…
Fire Open New Year With Road Tests at Thomas, Webber
SEU Men’s Basketball returns to action this week riding one of the hottest stretches in program…
Moccasins Secure Fourth Straight Conference Win
Florida Southern women’s basketball (10-1, 4-0 SSC) defeated Palm Beach Atlantic (5-8, 1-4 SSC), 67-52, with…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire on Bendelow Drive
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Bendelow Drive in Lakeland…
School-Zone Speed Camera Installations Nearing Completion
The City of Lakeland is implementing a new automated traffic safety program, as part of the…
DeSantis names former UF coach Urban Meyer to New College board
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that he has appointed three people to the New College…
Florida Housing Pressure Drives Growing Demand for As-Is Home Sales, Say Local Real Estate Experts
Housing pressure is rising across Florida, and more homeowners are looking for simple, flexible ways to…
The Oscars Will No Longer Broadcast On Television
Google now owns the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responsible for the…
Adam Williams – “Adam the Woo” Obituary
Adam Williams, 51, of Celebration, FL, passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born David…
Letter – You just have to care enough to speak up when animals are suffering
By Diana Bravo Advocate for No-Kill shelters Support TNVR for community cats Stand with rescues Demand…
Outback Steakhouse being sued after toilet shatters, injures man
A Florida man filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging that he was on a handicapped toilet when…
Brush Fire Response & Safety Reminder
Lakeland Fire Department responded to a brush fire in a wooded area near Oakbridge Boulevard and…
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Florida: Lakeland #17
Across much of the U.S., people are struggling to buy and sell homes. Homebuyers are scared off by…
Detours for I-4 and SR 33 Begins January 5
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming nighttime detours scheduled for January…
Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida man fatally shot his wife and critically…
“Who are You and Why are You”
By Van Yandell Jeremiah 1: 5 “ Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee;…
A New Year filled with faith and determination
A brand-new year is here, and I’m excited to see what the Lord has for us!…
Florida black bear hunt results: How many bears were killed?
Florida black bear hunting may not be all that popular. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Career Night from Herman Powers Fire to Fifth Straight Victory
SEU Women’s Basketball continued its late-December momentum Monday afternoon, earning a 77-62 victory over Milligan at…
Speed Humps Approved for Roads in Lakeland and Mulberry
Eight Speed Humps Approved for Roads in Lakeland and Mulberry Lakeland and Mulberry residents will no…
Our Local Lakeland Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association is SIMPLY THE BEST!
At their recent monthly meeting, the LPCAAA presented generous donation checks giving in total $27,000 to…
All Corvette sales frozen nationwide after a blast-risk alert
Chevrolet has taken the extraordinary step of freezing sales of every new Corvette in the United…
With cold conditions forecast this week, Talbot House Ministries is offering an emergency service shelter
With cold conditions forecast this week, Talbot House Ministries is offering an emergency service shelter located at 814…
Lakeland family forced to euthanize 10 week old sick puppy adopted from Polk County Animal Control Shelter
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.…
Polk County Burn Ban Remains in Effect Heading into the New Year
As Polk County continues experiencing unseasonably dry weather conditions, Polk County’s burn ban remains in effect.…
AdventHealth Heart of Florida, American Heart Association team up to donate CPR kit to three fire departments to help educate community members on life-saving training
The Davenport Fire Department was one of three agencies in Polk County to receive the CPR…
2026 Resolutions – Keep The Fire Burning
2026 Resolutions – Keep The Fire Burning Dr. Glenn Mollette Seems like yesterday that we were…
Movie Review – Marty Supreme
By Bob Garver Back in 2019, brothers Benny and Josh Safdie delivered one of the…
Search continues for Lakeland Air Force veteran who disappeared 8 years ago
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement recently marked eight years since a Lakeland Air Force veteran was last seen.…
FHP Troopers have located and arrested the hit-and-run driver
Update: FHP Troopers have located and arrested the hit-and-run driver at his residence located at 106…
One killed, one critically hurt in fire at home tied to NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin
One person has died, and another is critically injured following a large house fire Sunday evening…
Central Florida Woman Arrested Speeding 113 MPH on Motorcycle on I-4
A Central Florida woman was recently arrested for speeding at 113 MPH on a motorcycle on…
Florida Approves $2.5 Billion Toll Road Through Protected Wildlife Corridor
Poinciana Gets Relief at a Cost On December 11, 2025, Florida officials approved a toll road…
Real Life Real Solutions — TNVR
By Carolina Street Cats Let’s talk about community cats without the panic. There’s a lot of…
Billboard campaign urging troops to disobey orders from Trump administration launches in Tampa
If you’ve driven down Gandy Blvd. or even the Selmon Expressway over the course of the…