Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Florida’s Department of Education has warned public school teachers…
Month: September 2025
Legal Notice: Notice of Proposed Tax Increase
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE The City of Lakeland has tentativelyadopted a measure to increase its…
Polk Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce the ban on open carry
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says he’s an avid gun advocate but prefers concealed carry over open…
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Appetizer
Recipe Features For the basic recipe, the ingredients couldn’t be simpler! You’ll need: Equipment Needed Best…
Fire Edged by Florida College on the Road
SEU Men’s Soccer struck first but couldn’t hold on as the Fire dropped a 2-1 decision…
Shady Grady will not come forth and answer questions about his animal services, why?
Editoral Sheriff Judd, why did you ban cameras and phones from Polk County Animal Control when…
Polk County considers loosening its alcohol-sales restrictions
Liquor sales in unincorporated Polk County are the strictest compared with its cities and most neighboring…
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We can’t wait to have a night of fun, safe trick-or-treating! This year’s event will take…
Lakeland woman charged in Eden Prairie payroll swindle
A Lakeland woman has been charged with swindling more than $5,000 from an Eden Prairie business…
Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida opens new Lakeland office
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida (BCFCF) marked a milestone on Friday, September 5th, with…
Is God Dead? Kingdom Come?
Last week, we began to look at the historical writings of the prophet Isaiah in the…
Jury delivers verdict for woman charged with killing Polk County deputy in 2022
Investigators said Cheryl Williams pointed a gun at deputies, prompting them to fire at her. One…
45th ANNUAL SWAN ROUNUP – OCT. 28 & 29
The City of Lakeland Parks Division will kick off the 45th Annual Swan Roundup at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Polk County Teens Access Free Formalwear through Project Prom/Project Homecoming
Students can step into the Project Prom/Project Homecoming store in Lakeland Square Mall and explore the…
Maple Donates $6.5K to Veterans at 65th Anniversary Bowling Bash
Maple Family Centers kicked off its 65th year in business with an anniversary party that doubled as…
English Creek Park Development Survey and Public Meeting
The City of Lakeland is seeking community input for the development of English Creek Park through…
Fire Drop Road Match, Set Sights on Saturday
In a clash of Sun Conference contenders, SEU Women’s Volleyball dropped a tightly contested three-set match…
Letter to the Editor: “THE LEFT CAN’T DEBATE, SO THEY ATTACK”
Charlie Kirk rally marred by violence—proof again that liberals would rather silence than argue By: J.Phillips…
Avelo Airlines to buy 50 E2 jets from Brazil plane maker Embraer
Brazilian airplane maker Embraer has landed its first U.S. sale of its efficient but slow-selling E2 jets with a 50-plane…
‘Five-Minute Fight’: Migrant Faces Felony Charges
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has reported that federal agents were following Nicaraguan national Denis Corea…
Lobato brothers get life sentences after ‘proud’ confessions to Polk County murder
Two brothers who were convicted of murdering a 21-year-old in Polk County have both been sentenced to life…
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Shocks Utah University Event
Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah college event, Trump says Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and…
Stolen Motorcycle Spotted in Polk City and Auburndale areas– Can you help with information?
By Lakeland PD A 2025 black Suzuki GSXR600 with Florida tag SAYC23 was stolen between the…
Bird rescuers said a pickleball “nearly proved fatal” for a great blue heron found in Lakeland
Rescuers came to the aid of a bird that got its beak stuck in a pickleball.…
Roofing conglomerate grows Florida presence with Lakeland acquisition
An Atlanta roofing firm has acquired Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, a family-run Lakeland business founded…
Join the Lakeland community at Bonnet Springs Park for their third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join the Lakeland community at Bonnet Springs Park for their third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Bienvenido…
Men’s Soccer Set for Two-Match Road Swing
SEU Men’s Soccer heads back on the road for a crucial two-match stretch this week, opening…
Red Out Ready: Fire Set for Home Opener
No. 17 SEU Football returns home to Victory Field on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for a…
Florida’s Plan to End School Vaccine Mandates Won’t Cover All Diseases
— Plan would not include polio or measles unless lawmakers act Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine…
Southern-Style Spicy Seafood Boil Bowl
The ultimate messy-good comfort meal for bold seafood lovers! Ingredients : 1 lb large shrimp, peeled…
Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2026
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City next year for its 91st annual event. Festival…
SHOW HORSE OR WORK HORSE?
By Van Yandell James 1: 22-23 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers…
Brandon Man Arrested By PCSO After $785 Lottery Ticket Heist In Lakeland
A 29-year-old Brandon man has been arrested and charged with the theft of nearly $800 worth…
Frito-Lay abruptly closes factory and fires 432 workers, with more losses likely incoming
There’s a huge shift underway in how Americans eat, with Gen Z leading the charge. Less highly-processed mass…
Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are among the banks that closed 74 branches in the past six weeks
NEARLY 80 bank branches have shut down their operations in the past six weeks, including major…
Diaz Collects National Defender of the Week Award
Just one day after earning Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week, Southeastern goalkeeper Sofia Diaz has…
Talbot House Ministries withdraws application to relocate to Memorial Boulevard
Talbot House Ministries and its representation are withdrawing an application to relocate its facility from downtown…
Volleyball Hosts Alumni Day Following Midweek Road Test
SEU Volleyball enters the week with momentum, sitting at 9-1 overall and 1-0 in Sun Conference…
Ohio Man Allegedly Offers Sexual Favors to Trooper after 100 MPH Traffic Stop in Lakeland
An Ohio man was arrested on September 1, 2025, after allegedly driving without a license, driving…