The State Attorney’s Office for the 10th Judicial Circuit filed a “no bill” order on Feb. 14…
Month: February 2025
Environmental group sues EPA over approval of Mosaic’s radioactive road project in Polk County
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing backlash from environmental groups after a December decision allowing Mosaic to…
Apply TODAY for the 2025 Citizens Police Academy!
February 20, 2025 – The Lakeland Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Police…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in an investigation regarding a person…
What the Stars Say
Last week, we stepped out onto the back porch with the Bible skeptic Michael and looked…
Join the swan-venger hunt
You may recognize the 60 iconic swan statues found around Lakeland but do you know where…
Injury Crash SR-471
Vehicle 2, a Chevy Express van, was traveling southbound on SR-471 and came to a stop…
Don’t taste the rainbow: New Florida bill looks to ban Skittles and other tasty treats
Florida bill SB 560 would give food producers until January 1, 2028, to remove certain additives…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, February 20 @ 6:30 PM – THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE (1974)*…
CITY OF LAKELAND ANNOUNCES FREE PARKING FOR DOWNTOWN SERVICE INDUSTRY WORKERS
The City of Lakeland is pleased to offer free parking for downtown service industry workers at…
Box truck collides with semi truck killing driver
One person is dead after a crash on State Road-570 in Lakeland, the Florida Highway Patrol…
One Lakeland Swan Thief In Custody, Search Continues For Other Suspect
One of the two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of two black swans and…
MAKE PLANS FOR PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL AT HOLLIS GARDEN
The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, taking place at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 22,…
Lakeland Zoning Board Approves Indoor Pickleball Academy
Tampa Bay Pickleball Academy has been approved to open an indoor facility in a warehouse off Gateway…
Crews are investigating a depression in the roadway on eastbound U.S. 92
The location is about 1,000 feet west of SR 570 (Polk Parkway) in Auburndale. The eastbound…
Arrest in Serious Bodily Injury Crash Involving Pedestrian
On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 9:09 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a…
Polk County Board of Commissioners Approve Estimated $9.2 Million for 75 Additional Fire Rescue Positions
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for 75 additional Polk County Fire Rescue…
Man arrested in Polk County after troopers find 174 fentanyl pills during
A man was arrested after throwing a pill bottle with fentanyl and running away from troopers…
THE THEORIES OF SPONTANEOUS GENERATION
By Van Yandell Genesis 1: 3 “And God said, let there be light and there was…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that just last week, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Man nearly died when Polk jail officials ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A man who was shot during a 2022 police chase nearly died after Polk County jail…
One of Lakeland’s most dangerous intersections might owe its reputation to a design flaw, not driver error
Ryan Lazenby, the city’s civil engineering manager, told Lakeland officials the staff has taken a hard…
Mosaic wants to inject phosphate wastewater underground at Florida sites
A Tampa-based Fortune 500 fertilizer giant is eyeing a place to put its industrial wastewater: thousands…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd was appointed to the state council on immigration enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, who often speaks about the dangers of unchecked immigration, has been…
With homes still in disrepair, Lakeland flood victims ask local leaders for help
Almost four months have passed since Hurricane Milton — since devastating flooding partially submerged dozens of…
Lakeland Regional Health Offers New, Advanced Lung Care Technology
Lakeland Regional Health now offers cutting-edge lung care and diagnosis technology with the Intuitive Ion Robotic…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office honors LGBTQ+ hero
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office issued a Sheriff’s Commendation to AJ Slater this month, honoring the LGBTQ+ hero…
Polk County commissioner wants a management shakeup of HR department
Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell wants a management shakeup of the county’s human resources department, or either…
Swans believed to be stolen from pond at mobile home park in Lakeland recovered
Deputies believe they have recovered stolen black swans and eggs that were taken from Highland Village…
Captain America: Brave New World – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The Marvel Cinematic Universe at large got to take a break in…
‘We take pride in surprising customers.’ Publix rolls out a new soft Pub Sub roll
Publix is embracing its softer side with the recent addition to its Pub Sub lineup. A…
Race results: Ride the Dente 200 at Daytona International Speedway
Pos. No. Name Sponsor Laps Diff. 1 28 Brenden Queen * bestrepair.net Chevrolet 80 – 2…
An alternative method to growing citrus overcomes greening disease
‘Citrus Under Protective Screen,’ known as ‘C.U.P.S.’ was a concept developed by the University of Florida.…
Fatal Crash US-98
Vehicle 1, a Genesis GV80, driven by a 28-year-old Orlando man, was traveling on southbound US-98. …
Lakeland’s Solar Neighborhood Community is Dead
Lakeland’s neighborhood of the future, which was to become the city’s first solar microgrid community is…
Desperadoes Swiped Two Black Swan and Eggs from Highland Park Mobile Home Village
It’s a case of swan-napping at night. Becca Zakostelecky was in tears Friday afternoon, nearly 48…
She’s in the race!!
Local stock car driver Becca Monopoli from Lakeland has qualified 25th for the ARCA Menards Series…
2025 Lakeland Linder International Airport Full-Scale Exercise
Several members of the Lakeland Fire Department participated in the 2025 Lakeland Linder International Airport Full-Scale…
Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients: – 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, thinly sliced – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1…