1966, the original marquee sign for Joker Marchant Stadium, which faced the Lakeland-Hills Drive entrance.
Day: July 10, 2025
Polk County taxes and assessments to rise in proposed budget. Here’s how much
The average Polk County homeowner will see a county tax increase this year that equals roughly…
Florida To Begin Using Firing Squads For Execution
Well folks, Florida has done it again. Just when you think the Sunshine State couldn’t get…
Toledo Scale at Publix
Publix founder George Jenkins opened his first “food palace” Publix in 1940. At the time, the…
American cereal giant Kellogg set for $3 billion foreign takeover
An American breakfast icon is about to get a sweet new owner. WK Kellogg — the…
New pilot project turns Lake Bonnet’s algae into biofuel
New cutting-edge technology is helping clean up one of Lakeland’s most polluted lakes. The city teamed…
Repurposing hotels, pop-up markets: Lakeland reveals strategies to revitalize Memorial Boulevard
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision of how to transform a long-time-neglected corridor into a vibrant…
Teens arrested for ‘swatting’ a Polk County home
Two teenagers from New England have been arrested and taken to Polk County after authorities say…
WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON LAKELAND HIGHLANDS ROAD FOR UTILITY INSTALLATION
Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, Lakeland Highlands Road will be reduced to…
Polk County Joins National John Lewis Day of Action –“Good Trouble Lives On”
WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON LAKELAND HIGHLANDS ROAD FOR UTILITY INSTALLATION On Thursday, July 17, 5:30…