Toxic exposure is a common occurrence in the military, affecting thousands of veterans, many years after…
Month: June 2025
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.…
How to Train Your Dragon – Movie Review
By Bob Garver After three weeks of domination by the Disney live-action remake “Lilo &…
Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks
“Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks is a tribute to her extraordinary courage, steadfast…
According to Variety, More restaurants are now including an 18% “Living Wage” fee on customer bills, would you pay it?
According to Variety, More restaurants are now including an 18% “Living Wage” fee on customer bills.…
Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Makes her Drag Debut Onstage
Elon Musk‘s transgender daughter hit the stage Friday night in L.A. to debut her skin-tight drag…
Auburndale Man Arrested On Voyeurism and Burglary Charges
An Auburndale man with a prior arrest for indecent exposure is back in custody, facing a…
Protesters end up at Munn Park as part of “No Kings” day
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography On a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, about 1300 anti-Trump protesters braved the…
Here is photos of No kings protest from around the country. Huge turnout in many cities.
Did you go and protest today?
No Kings Protest Munn Park Photos about 1300 people
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography No Kings. Munn Park. Lakeland, Fla. June 14, 2025. (© Tom Hagerty)…
Residents and business owners say the homeless problem is growing in downtown
Residents and business owners agree that the chronically homeless problem has gotten worse and that they…
Polk School Board member Rick Nolte has missed all meetings since January and is on medical leave why?
When the Polk County School Board met on June 10, the third chair from the left…
Pride in the Park 2025 – Largest Crowd Ever at Pride in the Park
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography Pride in the Park. Munn Park. Lakeland, Fla. June 14, 2025. (©…
LPD ‘Won’t Tolerate’ Disorder at Saturday’s ‘Pride in the Park’ and ‘No Kings’ Events at Munn Park
Lakeland Police don’t anticipate problems this weekend when Polk Pride hosts its annual Pride in the Park event…
LPD to host controversial training program that’s been banned by 9 states
The Lakeland Police Department plans to host a controversial training program that has been accused of…
AGB Museum Names Interim Director but National Search Continues
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art has named Daryl Ward its interim executive director. Ward is…
16-year-old arrested, charged with attempted murder after shooting in Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced on June 13 the arrest of a 16-year-old from Lakeland,…
Avelo Airlines announces flights to 2 new destinations from Lakeland
Avelo Airlines is expanding its service to include two new destinations from Lakeland International Airport. The…
Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources
Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and…
ATTENTION: BIG CHANGES COMING TO LEARNER’S LICENSES IN FLORIDA
Kids seeking a learner’s license, and their parents, are affected. Effective July 1st, 2025, for a learner’s…
Polk County Fire Rescue Partners with Lakeland Regional Health and OneBlood to Administer Blood Transfusions in the Field
Several Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Battalion Chiefs will begin carrying whole blood on their trucks…
About Light Up BSP 2025
To our cherished community, We are grateful for your enthusiastic support of Light Up BSP, which…
Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo | Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Recipe
If you’re looking for a comforting, creamy pasta dish that practically cooks itself, this Crock Pot…
Lakeland’s code of ordinances requires pet pigs to be spayed or neutered but not cats or dogs
We are all laughing so hard … Lakeland’s code of ordinances requires pet pigs to be…
Hulk Hogan Increases Bid To Acquire All Hooters Restaurants
Hulk Hogan wants to use his Real American Beer brand to bring Hooters back to prominence. Last…
Flags are to be flown at half-staff across Florida on Thursday
Flags will be flown at half-staff all across Florida on Thursday in honor of Pulse Remembrance…
Trump bulldozes White House Rose Garden to put up flag pole
Bulldozers bit into the lawn of the Rose Garden Monday, ripping through a two-century-old garden that…
Substitute teacher arrested for sending bestiality and nudity content to middle school student
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested a substitute teacher for sharing and showing several sexual…
An endangered plant that only grows in Polk County threatened by the proposed highway
There’s an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it’s…
Before Judge Torea Spohr resigned she was removed from a child custody case
About a month before Torea Spohr resigned as a circuit judge, an appellate court removed her…
New Center for Women and Children in Winter Haven
Talbot House Ministries, the most comprehensive homeless services provider in Polk County, is thrilled to announce…
Summer vegetable garden weeds can be a problem for gardeners
By UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners Summer vegetable garden weeds can be a problem…
1.7 million AC units recalled due to draining issue causing mold growth
The recalled window air conditioners were sold at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other…
City of Lakeland to Host the 2025 Central Florida Business Expo on September 24
The City of Lakeland is proud to once again host the Central Florida Business Expo, returning…