Editorial Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL At the September 2nd Commission meeting, after animal advocates…
Month: September 2025
LaShanda Salters Appointed New Polk County Court Services Director
County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of LaShanda Salters as Director of Polk County’s Court…
Fire Men Set to Open 2025 Season at Holloway Park
The SEU Men’s Cross Country team begins its 2025 season this Saturday on home turf, hosting…
Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival
Get ready to set sail (or sink!) at the 20th Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival,…
Husband-and-Wife Entrepreneurs Opening First “The Little Gym” Franchise at Lakeside Village in Lakeland
Internationally recognized child development and gymnastics program, with more than 400 locations worldwide, teaches kids social…
I know it’s hard to believe, but we can’t make this stuff up as the Sheriff says
In the first 6 months of 2025, Polk County Animal Control KILLED 647 dogs, 1652 cats,…
Letter to the Editor: No Response why??
By Cookie Groover I have emailed Polk County BOCC Rick Wilson the following findings…I have not…
Lakeland Electric agrees to become the first utility to pilot new liquid nitrogen generation
Lakeland Electric will become the first to test a new liquid nitrogen power generation system on…
Polk election supervisor suggests moving all city elections to November
When Melony Bell was a Fort Meade city commissioner in 2007, she and other leaders shifted the…
Is God Dead? Isaiah’s Messiah
Last week, we began to investigate the Jewish claim of a coming Messiah throughout history. In…
Letter to the Editor: Request for Legal Clarification – Shelter & Feeding Directives for Outdoor Cats
POLK COUNTY ATTORNEY HAS NOT RESPONDED Dear County Attorney Randy Mink, I am requesting formal clarification…
Lakeland native Gabby Tedesco hopes to grow wrestling after winning gold at Pan Am games
“I knew I was born ready for this,” Tedesco said. The Lakeland native just came back…
Fire Earn Hard-Fought Draw Against No. 16 TMU
SEU Women’s Soccer battled to a 0-0 draw on the road against No. 16 Truett McConnell…
New Cocktail Lounge Velvet Swan Coming to Lakeland
The Velvet Swan, a new cocktail lounge, will open on December 1st, 2025, at 125 S Kentucky…
2 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Lakeland area
Lakeland area into Spirit Halloween stores, including:
Sambrazil Market to Open in Lakeland This October
Sambrazil Market, a new Brazilian grocery and specialty shop, is preparing to open in early October…
‘Bad guys go to jail’: 11 illegal gambling houses raided in Polk County joint operation
The Auburndale Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office raided a group of illegal gambling houses…
Hostess’ Ding Dongs recalled due to potential presence of mold
Put the Ding Dongs down. The popular chocolate snack cakes made by Hostess have been recalled by its…
FL To Eliminate All Childhood Vaccine Mandates
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called vaccine requirements in schools an intrusion on personal rights,…
Lakeland Electric Rate Increases
Lakeland Electric customers will see small increases on their monthly bills starting Sept. 1 as the utility…
A Popular Salad Has Been Recalled After a Dangerous Ingredient Mix-Up
Check your fridge for any packaged salads. Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling its Taylor Farms Honey…
American Heart Association rolls out new high blood pressure guidelines
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued new guidelines for high blood pressure, including earlier intervention with medication.…
JOHN 3: 16; BELIEVE WHAT?
By Van Yandell Romans 10: 9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis has attributed his administration’s crackdown on…
Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalled In 16 States For Undeclared Allergen
Not the Blue Bell! We’re rounding out a summer of beach weekends, mountain hikes, and admittedly…
LAKELAND AWARDED $368,852 GRANT FROM FDEP FOR LAKE MIRROR PROJECT
The City of Lakeland has been awarded $368,852 in grant funding from the Florida Department of…
Stealing Steak And Oxtail Lands Lakeland Woman In Polk County Jail
A retail theft call at the Mulberry Walmart on Sunday evening, August 31, took an unexpected…
CITY OF LAKELAND AWARDED NEARLY $1 MILLION GRANT FOR LAKE MORTON WATER QUALITY PROJECT
The City of Lakeland has been awarded $994,401 through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP)…
Man charged, to be deported after blocking train, fighting Polk County K-9: officials
A man is facing deportation and a slew of felony charges following an incident on a…
Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate, vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy
Pope Leo XIV met Monday with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion…
Golden Corral cited for 5 violations during food health inspection
Golden Corral, a popular buffet-style restaurant chain at 4705 US Highway 98 North in Lakeland, received…
School killings, we need more than prayer
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Satan will do anything. He knows no boundaries. He will do anything…
Lakeland City Commission to vote on pay raise for firefighters Tuesday, Sept. 2
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer — but it’s also a time to honor…
BREAKING NEWS: The REAL reason Commissioner Bill Braswell opposes outdoor cats sterilization aka TNVR revealed!
PLOT TWIST OF THE FARMING CENTURY! Commissioner Bill Braswell (a blueberry farmer) doesn’t oppose TNVR because…
The 26th Annual Lake Mirror Classic takes place October, 17th-19th
Our cut-off to accept show vehicles is Monday, September 15th – just two weeks away. Entries…
LABOR: BLOOD AND SWEAT THAT BUILT AMERICA
By Van Yandell “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
Multiple arrests as Florida activists fight state ban on street art
Protests and arrests are mounting across Florida as a statewide directive from the Florida Department of…
Irurozki Repeats as Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week
SEU forward Sara Irurozki has been named the Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for…
Bonomi Named Sun Conference Volleyball Attacker of the Week
SEU junior outside hitter Laura Bonomi has been named the Sun Conference Volleyball Attacker of the Week for…
Men’s Soccer Drops 3-1 Decision to Thomas
SEU Men’s Soccer fought to create chances and controlled long stretches of possession, but defensive lapses…
Movie Review – Caught Stealing
By Bob Garver “Caught Stealing” is one of those twisty crime thrillers where it seems…