Lakeland officials have a better timetable for the design and construction phases of the controversial, South…
Month: January 2025
Join the First-Ever Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool!
Take the plunge and make a splash at Simpson Park Pool’s inaugural Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 8, 2025,…
Ooey-Gooey Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Bites
Makes about 12 bites Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough ½ pound ground beef 1 teaspoon garlic…
Photographer Nabil Harb invites people to view central Florida as he does
From drag queens to trucks, Nabil Harb’s hometown of Lakeland, Florida, is a place he doesn’t…
Riverside Seafood and Chicken Heads to Florida Ave S in Lakeland
Founded in 2001, Riverside Seafood & Chicken is a family-run business that has grown over the years to…
4 Lakeland officers resign after intentionally turning body cameras body cameras off during pursuit
Four Lakeland police officers have resigned in lieu of termination following the conclusion of an internal…
Tragedy In the Air
By Andrew Carswell Floridians woke up to horrific news this morning, as we learned about a…
Florida’s Dangerous Bus Stop Problem
By Andrew Carswell That morning started out like any other. 16-year-old Alondra Martinez, a bright, intelligent…
State Dept pulls millions in funding for ‘condoms in Gaza,’ as Trump admin looks to trim spending
TROJANS…. Today, the Trump Administration cut almost $50,000,000 in funding to GAZA that was to be…
Lakeland International Airport Scheduled for Emergency Exercise on February 11, 2025
Lakeland International Airport (LAL) will host a full-scale emergency exercise on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from…
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & END OF LIFE ELECTRONICS EVENT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste, in partnership with the Polk County Solid Waste…
The Panama Canal and ice water in hell
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The United States spent almost $500 million (roughly equivalent to $15.2 billion…
Polk County Animal Control Made $10,370.00 on 1,037 Euthanized Cats in 2024
From the reports we have received, it appears Polk County Animal Control sent 1,037 cat corpses…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida legislators might attempt to boycott Governor Ron Desantis’…
Layoffs: Florida Blue parent to cut staff across 29 states
GuideWell, the parent company of Florida Blue, is laying off 3% of its workforce across 29…
Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s…
RCMA Raises $1.5 Million for New Charter Academy Construction; Anonymous Family Foundation Matches Dollar-for-Dollar
RCMA is proud to announce a major milestone in its capital campaign for the Mulberry Community…
Quiddity Engineering Announces Regional Expansion into Tampa and Lakeland
By Staff Quiddity Engineering, an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm, announced the opening of two…
PORTION OF EASTON DRIVE WILL BE CONVERTED FROM BRICK TO ASPHALT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS
A section of Easton Drive, between Cambridge Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, will be repaved with asphalt…
Missing Child – Can you help locate Empress Moore?
UPDATE —- LOCATED MISSING CHILD – EMPRESS MOORE Can you help locate Empress Moore? LakelandPD has…
Recent Florida Southern College alumnae returns as a ballet instructor
By Angela Revels Features Editor THE SOUTHERN This academic year, Florida Southern College welcomes a familiar…
Florida husband and wife graduate college together in Lakeland
A married couple from Wesley Chapel is realizing their dream as they graduate from Keiser University…
The Imperial Swan Hotel’s long list of violations including Roaches, mold, fire-safety issues
A fire at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites in Lakeland on Jan. 17 revealed that…
Legoland Florida guts entertainment department with 234 layoffs
Out of the employees losing their jobs, about 75% are performers. Changes are coming for one…
BE LIKE LISA: In remembrance of Lisa Ghaly, St. Lukes Health & Wellness, Lakeland
Lisa I Ghaly, age 50, of Mulberry, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She…
Some excitement today out by Lakeland High
Some excitement today out by Lakeland High. Have a great weekend, go hog wild! (Images via…
100-year-old two-story home was destroyed by fire
Lakeland Fire Department said about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, a passer-by reported a fire at 929 N.…
‘We need help’: Big Brothers Big Sisters sees volunteer shortage in Polk County
There is a big problem when it comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers, according to…
CSX to Close Various Railroad Crossing Sites for Repaving
CSX will be closing various railroad crossing sites during the end of January and beginning of…
Crack Chicken Penne
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 8…
Be On The Lookout for Snow Miser. He’s our #WarrantOfTheDay
By PCSO It’s January, so Polk Countians expect cooler weather, but freezing and near-freezing weather is…
PSA – Just in case someone knows a highschooler needing help
Just in case someone knows a highschooler needing help it’s in the Lakeland Mall
More Layoffs – Stryker Corp
Stryker Corp at 5307 Great Oak Drive, Lakeland, FL has submitted a WARN notice that an…
Polk County takes legal action to shut down BS Ranch & Farm. The trial set for May
Polk County officials have re-energized their battle to stop operations at an East Lakeland facility frequently…
Layoffs in the Citrus Market
Major Polk County Citrus Grove owner Alico has submitted a WARN notice that 72 positions will…
Mosaic fined $30K over worker’s death at plant in Polk County
The death of a 29-year-old employee at the Mosaic plant in Polk County last year has led to…
Polk County Animal Services – Jan – Dec 2024 – 1742 dogs killed – 3552 cats killed
Jan – Dec 2024 – 1742 dogs killed (avg 5 a day) – 3552 cats killed…
Is God Dead?
By Ty B. Kerley, DMin This Article Title: Michael and Common Ground With the launch of…