By Dr. Glenn Mollette The American government shutdown impacts about 1.4 million federal workers, with roughly…
Day: October 30, 2025
No. 14 Fire Return Home for Polk County Rivalry Clash
No. 14 SEU Football returns home to Victory Field this Saturday for a Polk County showdown…
Change.org petition urges Publix to ban guns inside Florida stores
A petition on Change.org is calling on the Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets grocery chain to reverse its decision to allow…
Polk County food charities brace for surge in demand if SNAP benefits stall
About one in seven Polk County residents received food stamps in September to avoid hunger, according…
A thin loop of white plastic twine hospitalizes a swan amid the annual Lakeland swan checkup.
A thin loop of white plastic twine served as a stark reminder that Lakelanders’ careless behavior…
Pasco Firefighter Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident in Lakeland – It’s Not His First Time
A Pasco County firefighter is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he stalked a vehicle…
Is God Dead? Hallucinations 101 – Peter
Last week, we looked in detail at the scientific implausibility of group hallucinations. That is, since…
Daylight saving time ends this weekend, so remember to set your clocks back
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy an extra hour of rest or get a head start…
Fire Outlast Warriors in Five-Set Thriller to Reach 20 Wins
In another dramatic night inside The Furnace, No. 19 Southeastern volleyball showcased its resilience and star…
Fraud, Deception, Double-dealing, and Stratagem that Mayor Mutz is involved with?
Editorial While doing some research on a different project, we came across documents about some Polk…