Florida Highway Patrol shows off new ride

The Florida Highway Patrol showed off their new ride to keep the roadways and highways safe…

THE WALLS OF JERICHO

By Van Yandell Joshua 6: 20 “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the…

“Hope House the House of Horrors”, Bartow’s little secret revealed …. Part 2

Editorial A client of the Hope House emailed the board members looking for help …. Below…

Avelo Cancels Another Route from Lakeland

“We have canceled the route between Lakeland and Charlotte/Concord,” said Avelo Communications Manager Courtney Goff. The…

Did you Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know with so many recent hurricanes, many Floridians learned when their…

Commissioners Approve Contract for New Septage and Leachate Treatment Facility

Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $21.43 million construction contract for a new Septage Receiving…

Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban

As Polk County continues experiencing dry weather conditions due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, Polk County…

No Excuse – Don’t Drink and Drive

On April 10, 2025, at 12:32 p.m., LakelandPD officers were called to a traffic crash in…