Powerball players will get another chance Monday at a jackpot estimated at over $1 billion, after no one…
Month: August 2025
The former Big Lots is slated to become a Tractor Supply Co. store
Former Big Lots! 4233 S. Florida Ave. Palm Center Plaza Lakeland, FL The former Big Lots…
The #1 cause of death of healthy pets is SHELTER MISMANAGMENT
Great photo from our friends at Cat Crew Rescue. This certainly fits our situation in Polk…
Daylight Saving Time: Set your clocks back earlier this year
A practical, timely guide to the fall clock change that protects sleep, routines, attention, and home…
Operation Teller to Telegram: $8.8 Million Bank Fraud and Racketeering Scheme
Operation Teller to Telegram led to the arrest of eight suspects in Central Florida for a…
Lakeland Square Mall: Retail Past and Unclear Future
Beginnings on the Edge of Lakeland Lakeland Square Mall opened in 1988, developed by the Edward…
This is what Polk Commissioner Braswell put in the Four Corner Sun: he is truly an uneducated idiot when it comes to his job and the TNR program
The following was written by Bill Braswell, Polk County Commissioner and printed by Four Corner Sun.…
Ollie’s Snags Big Lots’ Leftovers—What’s Next?
Ever wondered what happens when a big store goes bust? Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is scooping up…
Fire Volleyball Sweeps Day Two at Faulkner Invitational
SEU Volleyball put together a statement performance Saturday at the Faulkner Invitational, grinding out a four-set…
Dieng, Kufakurowa Power Fire in 2-2 Battle
SEU Men’s Soccer traded punches in a high-intensity battle Saturday evening, playing to a 2-2 draw…
Fire Roll Past Fort Lauderdale in Season Opener
SEU dominantly opened the 2025 season Saturday afternoon, rolling past the University of Fort Lauderdale 40-7…
Restaurants briefly deal with proof of required employee training
716 Burgers & Brew, 2905 Duff Road, Lakeland: On Aug. 5, an inspector noted three violations:…
Man killed after car gets lodged under semi-truck making U-turn
Man killed after car gets lodged under semi-truck making U-turn in Saint Cloud, officials say Deadly…
Is God Dead? “The Story of Everything”
Last week, we began to scratch the surface of a story that goes back to the…
Is Verizon down? Customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers are experiencing an outage, according to Downdetector. What we know: According to the website, the…
Demand Polk County Florida Schools Address Student Violence
By Lynn Hemp The Issue Sign the petition here We, the undersigned, demand that the Polk…
The biggest sources of immigrants to Lakeland
By Stacker Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast…
Winter Haven Man’s Ride Through Lakeland At 85 MPH Ends In Polk County Jail
A traffic stop on Thursday afternoon in Lakeland led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Winter…
Letter to the Editor: Polk County Animal Control needs a volunteer department inside the shelter
By Maria Consuelo Barrero As of this week, the Polk County Animal Control Volunteer Program has…
Fire Sweep Stillman to Open Faulkner Invitational
SEU volleyball continued its strong start to the season Friday afternoon, rolling to a straight-set sweep…
After the Dangerous Dog sign, the latest move from the “shelter” as of yesterday, no volunteers are allowed. What is next?
Here are the entire statistics for the entire state of Florida. Validated by UF with one…
Florida Poly student publishes research showing peacock feathers emit laser light
A 20-year-old student at Florida Polytechnic University is a published scientist after he and his professor…
School bus cameras prompt new class action lawsuit
Florida’s new school bus cameras, which capture drivers who pass a bus while its stop arm…
Lakeland Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Distributing Methamphetamine And Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon
U.S. District Judge Kathryn K. Mizelle has sentenced Moreno Fenelus (44, Lakeland) to 11 years in federal prison…
Polk County Youth Soccer Coach Receives State Recognition
Polk County girls youth soccer coach Lily Driver was awarded as the Girls Recreational Coach of…
Scorching Start Sets Stage for Home Debut
SEU Men’s Soccer returns home this week looking to build on its red-hot start to the…
Polk County Fire Rescue Achieves Perfect Score on CAAS Reaccreditation
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) received a perfect score on its renewal from the Commission on…
Legal Notice: Proposed Ordinance 25-032, 25-033
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will…
Legal Notice: Proposed Ordinances 25-029, 25-030, 25-031
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will…
Man claimed he had bomb in his backpack while walking near Polk County school
Authorities confirmed that there was no bomb or explosive device found. A man was arrested after…
“Operation Pop Top”, Two Lakeland Store Clerks Charged with Illegal Alcohol Sales to Minor
In a focused clampdown on illegal alcohol sales in Polk County, two convenience store sales clerks…
WATSON CLINIC CELEBRATES MILESTONE IN CONSTRUCTION OF TWO UPCOMING LOCATIONS
New Locations Will be Named Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center and Watson Clinic Surgery Center South…
Polk County Fire Rescue Members and Hartl Family Reunites at Highland City Station
photos by Thomas Hagerty click here to see more Polk County Fire Rescue’s Highland City crew,…
Irurozki’s Hat Trick Powers Southeastern Past Webber International
SEU Women’s Soccer kept its perfect start to the season intact, earning a 4-2 road victory…
FDA Limits Access To Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine for the…
Hollywood Showdown to Open 2025
SEU Football kicks off the 2025 season on Saturday, August 30, at 1 p.m., taking on…
New Notta Gallery Opening This September
The founders of Notta Gallery are planning for their “soft opening” on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Notta…
Lakeland Couple Arrested After Committing String Of Armed Robberies
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the arrest and filing of criminal complaints charging Andres Correa…