By Street Cat Project of Polk County Recently, The Ledger posted an article about the Animal…
Month: August 2025
Homeowners Are Underwater Again—but This Isn’t 2008
You bought your home two years ago. Now, it’s worth less than the remaining balance of your mortgage. You…
PCSO investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on I-4 in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death…
A couple in their 60s were the victims of the deadly Aug. 12 mobile home fire
A couple in their 60s were identified as the victims of a deadly Aug. 12 modular home…
Fire Football Game Themes Set For 2025
Game themes are set for the five home games during the 2025 Fire football season. SEU…
Multiple suspects arrested in Lake Winterset riot
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight suspects involved in a violent disturbance of the…
SEU Breaks Ground on Early Childhood Center
Southeastern University (SEU) held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning, August 12, to celebrate the beginning of…
CITY OF LAKELAND LAUNCHES LEARNING LAKELAND PROGRAM
CIVIC EXPLORATION FOR KIDS GETS A FUN FRESH NEW LOOK The City of Lakeland is proud…
Gearing up for our 4th commissioner meeting
We need as many people as possible to show Sheriff Grady Judd and the commissioners that…
Two adults found dead in remains of a mobile home fire
Two people died in a mobile home fire in Auburndale on the afternoon of Aug. 12.…
6-Year-Old Airlifted to Hospital After Dog Attack in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog bite incident that occurred on Thursday evening…
Lakeland Man Sentenced for Masturbating in Lyft Vehicle
Justin Cole of Lakeland has been sentenced in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court for the charge…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Polk County for Impregnating Minor; Unlawful Sexual Relationship
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 29-year-old Porfirio Cruz, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, following an…
Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank Offered by The Nature Conservancy Now Accepting Proposals
Strategically located in Polk County, FL, this turnkey environmental asset features 259+ state mitigation credits and…
Polk County Fire Rescue Assists Community Members with Back-to-School Efforts
Polk County students have returned to the classroom for another school year. Before the first bell,…
Florida Southern College Athletics Launches Refreshed Branding
Florida Southern College is excited to unveil a refreshed look for FSC Athletics, which is a first…
Florida Teamsters at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Win First Contract
Over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, represented by Teamsters Local…
Longtime Lakeland Symphony Orchestra conductor Mark Thielen departs
The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra enters its 60th season without the conductor who has led it for nearly…
New owner for KLAL FBO
Aero Centers has acquired the Sheltair FBO at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), adding it to…
Draft permits approved for Mosaic exploratory wells
Mosaic, a major player in the state’s phosphate industry, applied in early 2024 for approval to…
Porn star Lina Bina, 24, found dead at Polk County home after cryptic last post
Adult film star Lina Bina, a k a Miss John Dough, has died at age 24 — just…
Whole Wheat Honey Banana Bread
Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5″ loaf pan.In large bowl,…
It Just Got Easier Than Ever to Shop at IKEA
IKEA is a treasure trove of affordable furniture and home decor finds. But if you’re not…
Florida Poly and OCOM offer an accelerated medical degree to address the physician shortage
Amid a growing healthcare provider shortage in Polk County, Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic…
Lakeland is Second Most Risky Housing Market Poised for a Crash
by Marco Santarelli Hold on to your hats, Lakeland homeowners! According to a recent report, Lakeland ranks as…
The Side of Policing Most People Never See
By Guy LaLonde On my way to a LakelandPD graduation, I saw a man in the…
The Diocese of Orlando welcomes Principal Kristen Hall, who will take the helm at St. Anthony School in Lakeland
Hall had spent the past three years serving as the assistant principal of St. Anthony. She…
Citrus Connection — COLTS program
An exciting new school year is upon us, and Citrus Connection is ready to get students…
Lakeland Electric hit a new summer usage peak during heatwave
Air conditioners were cranked to an all-time high to match the record-challenging heat wave across Polk…
Animal advocates continue pressure on Polk Commissioners for the TNVR program
For the third time since June, animal advocates peppered Polk County commissioners with allegations of abuse…
SEU Nationally Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Student Success
Southeastern University (SEU) has been officially selected as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network,…
Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians,…
NAACP’s Terry Coney Runs for Lakeland City Commission
Terry Coney, a self-described “son of Lakeland,” has lived a lifetime of service. At 73, he’s…
Lakeland Nurse Sentenced To Over Five Years In Prison For Tampering With And Stealing Fentanyl At Five Hospitals In The Tampa Bay Area
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Eric Brewer (30, Lakeland) to five years and three months in…
35-year-old Katelyn Harrison of Lakeland was arrested and charged with knowingly selling or offering to sell counterfeit goods
35-year-old Katelyn Harrison of Lakeland was arrested and charged with knowingly selling or offering to sell…
Florida now permanently exempting sales tax on everything from batteries to bike helmets
New permanent, year-round sales tax exemptions have just gone into effect that are expected to save…
Hulu Is Shutting Down Its Streaming Platform and It’s All Because of Disney+
Hulu will change forever next year, and it’s all due to Disney’s more popular streaming platform, Disney+.…
HAS THE FUTURE CHANGED?
By Van Yandell Leviticus 26: 14-16a “The Lord said, “If you will not obey my commands, you will…