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Month: May 2025
Shooting at Lakeland Square Mall Parking Lot under Investigation by Lakeland Police
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred today in the parking lot of…
Local groups push to bring senior center to Lakeland
Through the doors of College Heights United Methodist Church, the Rath Senior Connextions Center runs its daily operations,…
LONE PALM GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART GOLF FACILITY WITH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
On Wednesday, May 21, Florida Southern College celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art golf clubhouse at Lone…
Is Lakeland Electric going nuclear?
For more than a decade, the idea of Lakeland Electric purchasing or producing nuclear power to…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an…
11-Time Felon Arrested Again
A man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing a bicycle…
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to a robbery call this month at the Vape…
Inklings Book Shoppe Moving to Dixieland
Since purchasing Inklings Book Shoppe (formerly Book Bazaar) in 2020, Finley and Carmen Walker have been searching for…
Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights targeted by protests in 26 cities, including Lakeland
Lakelanders are joining the call for Avelo Airlines to stop carrying out deportation flights for the…
Home Decor Chain Prepares For Bankruptcy After Missing Interest Payment
At Home Group Inc., a home-decor retailer owned by Hellman & Friedman, is preparing to file for…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Recreational Vehicle Fire in Lakeland
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a recreational vehicle (RV) fire that resulted in a…
WATSON CLINIC HEARING CENTER RECRUITS ADDITIONAL AUDIOLOGIST
The Watson Clinic Hearing Center is pleased to welcome the newest addition to its team of…
Undocumented migrant arrested after threatening to kill ‘your precious’ President Trump and then self-deport to Mexico
An undocumented immigrant has been detained after threatening to kill President Donald Trump before self-deporting to Mexico, authorities said. Ramon…
Trump Admin Deports 2-Year-Old Girl Who Is American Citizen
A 2-year-old American girl has been left stateless after the Trump administration deported her alongside her…
Florida Strip Club Age Limit Law Goes Unchallenged After Court Ruling
A federal lawsuit that sought to block Florida’s new law barring performers under 21 from working…
Kid Cafe Lakeland: Where play meets coffee for parents & tots
Nestled along South Florida Avenue, Kid Cafe is redefining family-friendly spaces in Lakeland. Part cozy coffee…
Editorial on Polk County Animal Control -Florida – Sheriff Grady Judd
by Samantha Drzata Polk County Sheriff’s Office Polk County Animal Control -Florida Sheriff Grady Judd, You…
Classic Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients How To Make Stuffed Peppers INGREDIENTS STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Start by preheating your oven to 400°,…
Polk County Circuit Judge Spohr resigns after weeks of absence from the bench
Circuit Judge Torea Spohr has submitted a letter of resignation, weeks after the chief judge for…
Walmart price hikes exposed as staff leak photos showing shocking increases
Walmart employees say prices are quietly surging on everyday essentials — and they’re posting pictures as…
DeSantis signs bill allowing gold, silver to be used as currency
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that allows certain gold and silver to be used…
Public Health Advisory Issued For Lake Crago In Polk County
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) issued a public health caution on Wednesday,…
Deputies shoot and kill ‘bizarre’ armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator…
HOWARD WAS A MAN WORTH KNOWING
By Van Yandell Ephesians 1: 7 “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness…
Polk County Emergency Management Honored with 2025 Spirit of Leadership Polk Award
Polk County Emergency Management team recently received the 2025 Spirit of Leadership Polk Award for their…
Lilo & Stitch – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The latest edition of Disney’s trend of remaking its animated classics in…
East Main Resurfacing Project – Downtown Lakeland
WHO: Contractors working on behalf of the City of LakelandWHAT: Roadway resurfacing as part of the City’s preventative…
Suspect here illegally from Venezuela arrested for battery on LEO, fleeing from traffic stop
A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a suspect in the country illegally from Venezuela after a…
Go-kart crash leaves one dead, another in critical condition
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after the go-kart they were riding…
Airline, Weather and Water Problems
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Air traffic controllers have been using outdated equipment for decades. Some Federal Aviation…
Kaitlin Bennett back at the Lakeland Farmers Market
videos by Jonathan Wayne Andress They began to assemble at Munn Park at 10 a.m. Saturday…
Kaitlin Bennett’s Attorney Warns Lakeland: Stop Chilling Free Speech or Face Lawsuit
On Saturday, May 17th, Liberty Hangout’s Kaitlin Bennett visited the Downtown Lakeland Farmers Market to interview…
Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert
Yields: 12 serving(s) Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins This red, white, and blue berry dessert is…
ON A QUIET NIGHT WE CAN HEAR IT GROWING
By Van Yandell Luke 24: 44 “Jesus said unto them, These are the words which I…
FREE SPEECH LAKELAND Petition
Petition by Liz Suits Petition Starter The Issue Petition to the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, Lakeland…
Trump’s FDA drops Covid vaccine bombshell as Pfizer and Moderna admit heart damage risk
The FDA is forcing Pfizer and Moderna to use expanded warning labels about the risks of heart damage tied to Covid vaccines.…
Convicted felon and registered sexual offender arrested for attempted 1st degree murder
On Thursday, May 15, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a house fire…