Beginning October 13, 2025, Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) will introduce upgraded parking options designed to make…
Month: September 2025
Movie Review – One Battle After Another
By Bob Garver Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson is known as a top-tier talent without top-tier…
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 — 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠: “𝐈 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋.”
𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 After early retirement with my kids grown, I searched for purpose…
Lakeland loses long-standing FHSAA basketball championship as event moves to Jacksonville
It’s the end of an era for Lakeland as it will no longer host a prestigious…
Roller Derby Home Game 10/4 at Mulberry High School
Swan City Roller Derby vs Orlando Sol CrushersDate: Saturday, October 4th, 2025Doors Open: 5:30 PM First Whistle: 6:10 PMPlace: Mulberry High School, 1…
Lakeland motorcyclist dies after crash on South Florida Avenue
A 24-year-old Lakeland man died Saturday morning after his motorcycle collided with a car on South…
Movie Review – Him
By Bob Garver Jokes linking football and religion, especially Christianity, are common. “One gets Americans…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there have been continued attacks against Chalie Kirk from…
Polk State alum brews success as owner of Swan Brewing
Dan Thumberg has become a well-known smiling face, serving up locally crafted and deservingly awarded brews…
SEU Student Testifies Before President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
Southeastern University (SEU) student Justin Aguilar recently had the opportunity to testify at the Religious Liberty…
Terry Coney and Stephanie Madden were elected to the Lakeland Commission unopposed
The former Lakeland NAACP branch president, Terry Coney, will step into his first elected political office…
No Kings Rally and March Lakeland
No Kings Rally and March hosted by Indivisible Polk (indivisiblepolk.com) Saturday, October 18, 1:00- 3:00 PM On October 18, in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida,…
ARMY CONCERT BAND – FREE TICKETS AT RP FUNDING CENTER VETS DAY
CONCERT BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS of The U.S. Army Field Band One show only at the…
Would You Eat This Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 chicken breasts, diced 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced…
Lopez Guides Fire Past Falcons
The SEU Volleyball team stayed dominant at home, sweeping Florida College in straight sets (26-24, 25-16,…
Publix and autism therapy firm at war over $15 million in medical bills
Publix has stopped paying health care firms who provide therapy for its workers’ children who have…
Avelo Airlines Extends Central Florida Flight Schedule Through Spring 2026
Avelo Airlines has announced it is extending its flight schedule for Central Florida through Spring 2026,…
Shutout Effort Earns Murray-Hawkins Weekly Defensive Award
SEU goalkeeper Noah Murray-Hawkins has been named the Sun Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, earning…
Central Florida Water Initiative Publishes 40 Year Plan for Fresh Water
The Central Florida Water Initiative, on Sept. 13th, approved a 20-year plan that includes Orange, Osceola,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida state appeals court has ruled that the…
Lakeland man hit, killed while walking along US 98
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County. It happened shortly before 8 p.m. at…
Grace Banker Earns Sun Conference Defensive Honor
SEU’s Grace Banker has been named the Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week following her outstanding…
Campbell Named Sun Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week
SEU freshman Sadaly Campbell has been named the Sun Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week following a stellar…
WERE ADAM AND EVE THE FIRST?
By Van Yandell John 21: 25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did,…
Please, Conversation not Assassination
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Charlie Kirk was a man who had opinions and vocalized them. He…
Movie Review – Demon Slayer Infinity Castle
By Bob Garver NOTE: Many theaters have this Japanese animated film available in both “Subbed” and…
Polk County 16-year-old faces charges for making phone threats against 2 high schools
A Winter Haven High School sophomore was arrested after making phone threats to two different schools,…
Fire Sweep Sun Conference Weekly Football Awards
Following a dominant performance in the Sun Conference Game of the Week, SEU football claimed all…
Punk Rock Flea Market
September 28th, 2025 (12pm-6pm) – FREE EVENT!!! Can you believe this is the 11th Lakeland Punk Flea?!?!?!…
Lakeland just got sweeter with Dirty Dawg Pop Shop
By Emaretta Branham The Southern Lakeland just got a little more sweeter by adding the Dirty…
This Week in Fire Athletics (Sept. 15-21, 2025)
The Southeastern University athletic programs continue their fall seasons with another full slate of action, featuring…
Fire Extend Unbeaten Start with Win at New College
SEU Women’s Soccer remained unbeaten on the season with a 1-0 victory over the Mighty Banyans…
FSC welcomes new School of Architecture
By Alia Nearpass The Southern This fall, Florida Southern College welcomes the new School of Architecture.…
Men’s Soccer Locks Down No. 22 Grizzlies in Scoreless Draw
The SEU Men’s Soccer team put together a gritty performance on the road Saturday, earning a…
Fire Power Past Reinhardt in Sun Conference Game of the Week
A slow start turned into a statement finish for No. 17 Southeastern, as the Fire overcame…
The Brand Behind Publix Ice Cream Isn’t What You’d Expect
Though certain grocery stores like Trader Joe’s host a wide selection of store-branded products, Publix presents consumers…
Stray Cat Escapes Shelter, Walks Home in Lakeland
In Lakeland, Florida, a stray cat named George stunned locals after pulling off a daring escape…
From the office of Shady Grady
Editorial Florida Law vs. “Translation” by Polk County Animal Control Florida (PCAC.) Florida Law (F.S.823.15) Polk…
Fallout has started after comments about Charlie Kirk’s death
Two Northwest Arkansas educators have faced administrative action after comments made about the death of conservative…
Companies from Delta to Office Depot are disciplining employees for their public comments on Charlie Kirk’s death
In the days since Charlie Kirk’s death, some companies have been forced to navigate a delicate situation:…