SEU saw its undefeated start come to an end Sunday afternoon, as the Fire dropped a…
Month: November 2025
It is absolutely heartbreaking to see what is happening inside Polk County Animal Control
By Maria Consuelo Barrero Cat Photos by Natalie Scott It is absolutely heartbreaking to see what…
SNAP benefits are flowing again but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle
Food stamp recipients are now receiving their November benefits, but a growing swath of enrollees may soon…
Polk County is Building an “Air Taxi” Hub!
Polk County is about to become a major testing ground for the future of transportation—flying electric…
Update – 2 women killed in four-car crash in Lakeland on Saturday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a multi-car crash claimed the lives of two women in…
Major Traffic Crash – Kathleen Rd Lakeland
Multiple emergency units are on the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving a white Honda sedan,…
Fire Earn Comfortable Win at The Furnace
SEU delivered a complete offensive performance on Saturday afternoon, overpowering Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) 104-77 inside The Furnace…
Historic Season Concludes in West Palm Beach
In a season defined by resilience, explosive playmakers, and one of the NAIA’s most complete defensive…
Stop the Killing at Polk County Animal Services
By USA PAW Healthy and treatable pets should never be dying in our shelters. Ending a…
Letter – Grateful for the Effort — But Florida’s Puppy Mill Proposal Must Be Revised to Protect ALL Animals, Including CATS
By Maria Consuelo Barrero We are truly grateful to the members of the Florida Legislature for…
Kindness in the Community – THE COSMO PROJECT
By Chloe Beauchamp Mike Carrano Thank you, The Cosmo Project & Mr.CarranoThanks to this wonderful food…
Is God Dead? The Early “Credo”
Over the last few weeks, we have presented the Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus…
Best Buy warehouse in Polk sold for nearly $50M
Best Buy distribution center and warehouse in Polk County has been sold for $49.5 million. The…
Chick-fil-A to open $150M distribution center in Polk County
Polk County has landed a Chick-fil-A supply and distribution center, a $150 million project expected to…
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of two soldiers
A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that buses, vans, and trucks branded with the Hope Florida…
Thanksgiving – take time to give thanks
Dr. Glenn Mollette We can and should celebrate Thanksgiving every day. Jesus told the story about…
Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to a private entity
The Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to…
Public Meeting Notice For Daughtery Road Park Phase One
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff will host a public meeting to show the plans for…
City of Mulberry unearths cold war era bomb shelter
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60…
ATTENTION: POLK COUNTY BURN BAN NOW IN EFFECT
A mandatory burn ban is now in effect for Polk County and the following municipalities: Auburndale,…
Governor DeSantis Proposes State Licensing for Dog Breeders
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to license dog breeders and shut down abusive puppy mills.…
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out…
Fire Never Trail in 84–70 Road Win at Mobile
SEU Men’s Basketball remained locked in during its late-November swing, never trailing in an 84-70 victory…
Letter – Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed in its fundamental obligation
By Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed…
Movie Review – Wicked For Good
By Bob Garver Previously, in “Wicked” Aspiring witches, green-skinned outcast Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and pink-and-popular…
Lakeland police investigating shooting
Lakeland police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway. One individual…
Lake Wales man is the Best of Show judge for the National Dog Show
A Lake Wales man is the Best of Show judge for the National Dog Show airing…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, November 24 @ 6:30 PM – MAJOR LEAGUE* Friday, November 28 @ 7:30 PM…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Dec. 9
The South Eastside Drive road closure has been extended until Tuesday, Dec. 9. All lanes on…
Kindness in the Community – “Community care is love in action”
This afternoon, Kitty Cat Lounge stepped out into the community with @travisdoodles and Worth and Purpose…
JAMES FISHBACK ENTERS FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S RACE
“Florida is Our Home”: Republican Investor James Fishback Announces Florida Governor Campaign to Challenge Byron Donalds…
“Gang of Four” – Op Ed from Mark N. Banks
Lee County is now known for the corrupt “Gang of Four.” Four corrupt political hacks, all…
Florida Christmas 2025 shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, Fedex
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as they say. The holidays are approaching quickly,…
Letter – 𝗙𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 Bill Braswell needs to resign NOW!!!!
By Vicky Quintanilla On June 30, 2025 (min 29:25), Commissioner 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 publicly called animal advocates:…
Walmart EV Charging Network Enters Florida
The Walmart EV Charging Network enters Florida with the opening of its first DC fast-charging station…
SEU Falls in Overtime Heartbreaker to Lindsey Wilson
Southeastern’s season came to a heartbreaking close on Saturday evening at the SEU Soccer Field, falling…
Fire Make History: SEU Earns First Postseason Win, Edges Reinhardt 24–22 in NAIA First Round
For the first time in the program’s history, Southeastern is moving on in the NAIA Football…
Watson Clinic creates $10M fund for patients whose data was exposed
Watson Clinic has established a $10 million fund to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that patients’…