Schedule: Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 PM – NOTTING HILL* Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 PM…
Month: April 2025
2025 Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Set for May 1 at 10AM
The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial…
Summer Survivors Plant Sale
Join us for a Summer Survivors Plant Sale in Munn Park on June 21 from 9am to 2pm!…
Residents outraged after media reporter asks ‘Hispanic’ population to fuel hit-piece against Trump, DeSantis illegal alien arrests
Residents in a Southwest Florida jurisdiction are upset after a regional mainstream media reporter sent out…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING MOTORCYCLE
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO WELCOME FIRST COHORT OF STUDENTS TO THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE IN FALL 2025
Florida Southern College is proud to welcome its first cohort of students to the School of…
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for…
‘So many won’t make it out alive’: Last year, 400 animals died Polk County shelter’s care; 557 escaped
A former employee, a local animal rescue, and others are voicing their concerns about Polk County…
Two Students receive Sheriff’s Commendation for saving Lakeland man’s life
By Caroline Bryant Editor-in-Chief THE SOUTHERN On April 8, 2024, junior Alex McManus and sophomore Brian…
CITY OF LAKELAND TO DEDICATE JOHN RODDA SPORTS COMPLEX AT LAKE CRAGO PARK
The City of Lakeland will honor the legacy of John Rodda with the dedication of the…
The Tragic Death of Virginia Giuffre
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Virginia Giuffre recently committed suicide. She was 41 years old and had…
Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly stripped nake and pooped on seat as plane landed
She went excre-mental. A female passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight to Chicago allegedly stripped down…
SEU to Receive $12 Million for Scholarship Endowment
Southeastern University (SEU) has announced that it will be receiving $12 million from the late Robert…
The Accountant 2 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “The Accountant” was a midsized hit from 2016 that until recently had…
Harrison School for the Arts Literary Magazine Event – May 6th and Spring Dance Concerts May 8th and 9th
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present our literary magazine event which showcasesthe work…
THE COSMO PROJECT
The Cosmo Project of Lakeland, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources like food, clothing,…
Congratulations, Dr. Smith!
Florida Southern College is proud to announce that Dr. Sharlene Smith, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, has…
Polk deputy shoots and kills knife-wielding man
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man on Friday after he allegedly…
Dave Bautista named Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County
Retired WWE superstar and popular actor Dave Bautista announced that he was named an Honorary Deputy…
WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGES FOR FOUR MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Four Watson Clinic medical providers have recently undergone name changes. Watson Clinic patients should make note…
1 killed, 1 injured in I-4 construction zone crash near ChampionsGate
One man was killed and a woman was injured in a crash early Friday in an I-4 construction…
CHILD MOLESTER SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON
Convicted child molester, Graciano Lopez, of Lehigh Acres, has been sentenced to life in prison for…
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one
More than 50 years after dropping out of high school, Steve Gardner is prepared to walk…
More layoffs announced in downtown Lakeland
Amerant Mortgage, LLC is laying off 58 employees from their offices at 226 N Kentucky Ave.…
Homicide Investigation
On April 24, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a…
Fairy Festival Coming to Bok Tower Gardens June 14
Come dressed in your fairy best as Bok Tower Gardens presents a summer Fairy Festival like…
Central Florida faces first ‘extreme drought’ declaration in 8 years
The U.S. Drought Monitor once-weekly update has elevated parts of Central Florida, including northern Lake, northern Sumter, southeast…
Walmart CEO issues warning over prices and ’empty shelves’ as customers brace for new fees
WALMART’S CEO has reportedly issued a stark warning to US leaders over unavoidable price changes and…
Top Florida Senate Dem leaves the party
State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that…
Why God Won’t Go Away
Last week, we began to look at the research findings of two neuro-physicians who conducted extensive…
A Crafty Brazen Burglar Caught!
On April 22, 2025, at 5:14 p.m. LakelandPD officers were called to Michael’s in the 2600 block of…
How Some Christian Maternity Group Homes Avoid Florida’s Standards Such as Hope House
In place of the state, a nonprofit association has regulatory authority over about two dozen of…
JOIN THE CITY OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA DEP AND BONNET SPRINGS PARK FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT INNOVATIVE ALGAE REDUCTION TO BIOFUEL TECHNOLOGY
The City of Lakeland, Bonnet Springs Park, and global infrastructure leader AECOM invite the public and…
Suspected drunk driver chugs beer in front of Lakeland officers, tells them he has 3 DUI convictions
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s…
Lakeland residents push for city park to be renamed after local civil rights activist
Madalynne Brooks was one of Polk County’s most influential crusaders for civil rights. Soon, a park…
The Lakeland Book Crawl is this week!!
The highly-anticipated fourth annual Lakeland Book Crawl will be taking place this Thursday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. …
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON EAST MAIN STREET FOR CSX RAIL CROSSING REPAIRS
On Thursday, April 30, CSX Transportation will be conducting critical maintenance on the rail crossing located at E.…
THE SECOND GREATEST ADVANCEMENT FOR THE KINGDOM
By Van Yandell Matthew 28: 18-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in…