by Tom Hagerty Photography
Month: February 2025
The 26th Annual Lake Mirror Classic will better than ever!
Car Show registration and Concours d’Elegance applications open this Friday, February 14th for the 2025 Lake…
Mega Mercado opens a second location in south Lakeland
Mega Mercado, which began as a Latino market with a Mexican restaurant in west Lakeland 22…
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland…
Lakeland swans susceptible to fast-spreading bird flu
Bird flu cases are rising across the country, putting Lakeland’s beloved swan population at risk. Betty…
Where to Begin?
Where to begin? Two weeks ago, we made the comment that for the Christian, everything needs…
Private First Class Robert “Bobby” L Colter Jr
Private First Class Robert L. “Bobby” Colter, Jr. was born on October 19, 1918, to Hazel…
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Have Announced Update Into 2020 Shooting Investigation
Press conference announcing progress related to the investigation into a December 2020 shooting that left at…
MOVERS AND SHAKERS CHANGE THE WORLD
by Van Yandell 2 Corinthians 11: 24-26 “Of the Jews five times received I forty lashes…
Valentine’s Triple Feature
By Bob Garver For whatever reason, the studios decided that what America wanted this Valentine’s…
Finally At Rest: More than 80 years after his demise in a Japanese POW camp, U.S. Army Air Force Pfc. Robert Colter Jr. is in his native Lakeland, where he will be entombed Feb. 22
On July 28, 1942, Lakeland High School graduate and U.S. Army Air Force Pfc. Robert Colter…
Polk County Senior Games Come to Maple Lanes Lakeland March 4-7
Maple Lanes Lakeland is proud to once again host the bowling portion of the Polk County…
PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUMWELCOMES THE DETROIT TIGERS FOR 2025 SPRING TRAINING
The Detroit Tigers will begin the 2025 Grapefruit League schedule in less than two weeks as the club…
Chicken Salad Chick of Lakeland Now Open
The franchise owners (Chris and Holly Eakes) opened their restaurant on Tuesday, 2/4 and the first…
Canned tuna sold in Florida stores recalled
Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled canned tuna products sold in Florida, the FDA announced. The canned tuna…
Costs Mounting In Book Banning Battle
By Andrew Carswell The bill for Florida’s book banning battle is rising, with no end in…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Hillsborough County school bus camera program is fining…
POLK WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS ENDORSES FUEL OUR POWER
Organization of Community Wellness Leaders Endorses Feasts of Persia’s Health & Wellness Initiatives Feasts of Persia,…
‘Mexicans Ain’t Going Anywhere’: In Lakeland, protesters tout their own MAGA agenda
Gov. Ron DeSantis spent last Friday morning touring an agreement that allows the Florida Highway Patrol to…
CITY OF LAKELAND CONDUCTING ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY DIXIELAND & MUNN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Ardurra Group Inc., on behalf of the City of Lakeland, will conduct an architectural survey of…
Soaring egg prices have US consumers squawking for relief
A resurgence of avian flu, which first struck the United States in 2022, is hitting chicken…
Transparency (as defined) is “the quality of being open to public scrutiny.” Sadly, Mr. Judd’s PCAC gravely lacks any sense of transparency
Editorial It intimidates local rescues who “step out of line” by challenging the excessive kill rates,…
Trump Selects Proud Boy Who Called Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Political Prisoners’ To Lead Counterterrorism Office
At this point, it’s beyond clear that President Donald Trump is not only filling his administration…
Ron DeSantis loses his Lt. Gov. as she quits nearly 2 years before end of term
Florida International University trustees voted Friday to install Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as interim president, meaning…
New Skater Info Night
Wednesday, Feb 12th 6:30-8:30 PMSwan Brewing – Downtown115 W Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33815 Meet the…
Lakeland police to restart drone program
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again. The drone program was…
Latino churches lock their doors amid Trump immigration raid fears
Bishop Ebli De La Rosa, overseeing Church of God of Prophecy congregations across nine southeastern states,…
Griffin Loft will house those experiencing homelessness in Lakeland
Newly built Griffin Loft apartments will soon open its doors to tenants and the owner is…
Patient killed after Hillsborough Fire Rescue ambulance barges through intersection
A patient in transit in a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ambulance was killed after the driver…
Investigation leads to arrest of Lakeland man
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Polk County this morning after reports of alleged sexual…
Did you know there are environmental impacts from taking euthanized animals to a landfill?
The drug used for euthanasia leaches into and contaminates soil and causes harm and disease spread…
THROW THAT FRISBEE
By Van Yandell Philippians 4: 4 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”…
Philosophy According to Paul
It is a nonnegotiable truth that Christians dearly hold the Bible to be the inspired, inerrant,…
Dog Man – Movie Review
By Bob Garver All January long, I’ve been mentioning (okay, “whining”) that the month is…
Free Health Screenings and Polk HealthCare Plan Enrollment February 2025
Feb11 7 a.m. to noon Christ Memorial Baptist Church 2929 Hardin Combee Road Lakeland, FL 33801…
White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS: Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup Unsalted butter: 4 tbsp, melted Sugar: 2 tbsp (for crust)…