The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded institution meant…
Day: June 18, 2025
Fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear…
Speeding unlicensed Mexican driver arrested after buzzing by cop car
A speeding unlicensed driver from Mexico was arrested after buzzing by a police officer’s patrol car…
Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn’t made a final decision to strike
Trump says no final decision on attacking Iran as conflict escalates. President Trump approved attack plans…
Ready-to-eat meals sold at Kroger, Walmart were recalled after 3 deaths, 17 sickened
Some ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger are being recalled after multiple deaths and more…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 PM – JOE VS THE VOLCANO** Friday, June 20 @…
Letter – Policy Gaps and Veteran Underservice: The PACT Act’s Disregard for TCE and PCE Contamination on Florida Military Bases
Toxic exposure is a common occurrence in the military, affecting thousands of veterans, many years after…
Lakeland’s ‘One More Child’ is building more housing for single mothers and their children
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their…
Uninsured motorist lands in jail after two traffic stops in single day
A Mulberry man was arrested when he stopped for an unregistered and uninsured vehicle twice in…
APATHY-THE SILENT KILLER
By Van Yandell Revelation 3: 15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold…
Pentagon sends military personnel to Florida, other states to assist ICE
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had authorized the mobilization of…
City Commissioners Approve Bookstore in Dixieland
The Lakeland City Commission considered a zoning change that will allow Inklings Book Shoppe to move from its…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent has been arrested…
A big thanks to Suffolk Construction for their generous gift to our elementary students!
In honor of May’s Bike Safety Month, Suffolk employees purchased and assembled 12 bicycles and helmets.…
Big improvements are coming this summer!
Traffic impacts are expected with several projects underway along the Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.…