During the Great American Teach-In, Sergeant Rex and Sergeant Guptil visited R. Bruce Wagner Elementary to…
Month: November 2025
SEU’s ACPL Receives $1.12 Million Grant from Department of Education
The American Center for Public Leadership (ACPL) at Southeastern University (SEU) has been awarded a $1.12 million American…
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners
A homeless shelter and services provider in Lakeland now wants to move to a new spot…
Polk County Commissioners Approve Tax Exemption to New Business to Build $2 Billion Data Center
More than 50 new full-time jobs, each with an annual wage 200 percent greater than the…
Fire Return to NAIA FCS, Host Reinhardt at Victory Field
For the first time since 2017-and for the first time ever at Victory Field-No. 15 Southeastern…
Former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO stole $81K from association
The former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO was arrested on grand theft, the Polk…
Polk County Felon Convicted At Trial For Assaulting Deputy U.S. Marshal With A Firearm
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Myles Andrew Strickland (36, Bartow)…
Chocolate Coconut Icing/Mousse
This delicious whipped dessert is made using only two ingredients – canned coconut cream & a…
Deported Multiple Times, Man Lands Back In Jail After Punching Co-Worker
A 42-year-old man, who authorities say is in the United States illegally and has been deported…
The story of Plato
Since 1991, Plato the Publixaurus has been Publix’s mascot. The company wanted to create a mascot…
Florida Poly drives $952M boost to Florida economy, new report finds
By Jesse Mendoza Florida Politics Florida Polytechnic University contributes more than $952 million in annual economic activity…
What an incredible day for the Morehead community and for the City of Lakeland
By Guy LaLonde Jr., City Commissioner Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the…
Record Breaking Wind Gust!!
By Denis Phillips, Chief Meteorologist, Tampa Bay 28 In post-storm analysis, it was discovered that Hurricane…
Lakeland muralist says changes to city art Art Infusion program hurts artists and businesses
A Lakeland mural artist says recent changes to a city program are shutting down opportunities for…
New housing development coming to north Lakeland
Fulton Meadows is bringing 210 single-family homes to Polk County and officially opens Nov. 22. A…
Polk Co. farm offers state’s first ‘U-pick’ to showcase anti-greening method
For what’s believed to be the first time in Florida, customers can enter a citrus growing…
Swan City Improv opening a comedy club
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events.…
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught…
Student Brought Weapons To High School Campus
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for bringing weapons to Strawberry Crest High School in Plant City,…
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! The Munn Park tree is underway! The 34-foot-tall…
Is God Dead? The Eyewitnesses
Last week, we considered New Testament critic Bart Ehrman’s suggestion that the historical story of what…
Letter: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
By Vicky Quintanilla What commissioners have done — without mercy: • June 3rd — “𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁…
SEU Lands 11 All-Conference Honorees
SEU Football placed 11 student-athletes on the 2025 Sun Conference Football All-Conference Teams, highlighted by five…
‘He made us kill him’: Polk deputies shot brick-wielding attacker, Judd says
A convicted child rapist was gunned down during an encounter with a Polk County deputy, according…
Kicking off Red, White & Blue in Country Style
On April 14, 2026, join us for SUN ’n FUN’s Opening Night Concert featuring two of…
Lakeland Electric will increase its fuel rate going into 2026
Lakeland Electric customers are likely to see a slight uptick in their monthly bills after the upcoming…
Fire Cruise Past Mariners Behind Season-Best Shooting Night
SEU delivered a complete, wire-to-wire performance on Wednesday night, rolling past Coastal Georgia 108-73 at The…
Fire Improve to 7–0 With 107-81 Win Over Coastal Georgia
The SEU Women’s Basketball team continued its perfect start to the season with a commanding 107-81…
Polk County pre-kindergarteners provide instructions on ‘how to cook a turkey’
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, students at a Lakeland elementary school gave their input on…
Viva Polk magazine makes transition to being bilingual
Viva Polk magazine is giving readers the opportunity to learn English through its pages. This year,…
Could You Please Help Us Spread the Word
By Caroline Baldwin Our daughter is so excited — she’s been busy making keychains and bookmarks,…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE APPOINTS STACY WALSH AS CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Florida Southern College announces the appointment of Stacy Walsh as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Walsh,…
Orlando woman arrested after going 113 mph on a motorcycle on I-4
A PCSO deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on I-4 near Polk City on Saturday, November 15,…
Suspect taken to hospital after being shot by Polk County deputy, officials say
A person was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot by a Polk County…
The wait is over, Lakeland! Watch and see as we transform 1065 S. Florida Ave
The Waller Center will become the new space for “Orange Nation.” Get ready to experience the…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTED IMPACT FEE ORDINANCES AND FEE RATE CHANGES FOR CITY OF LAKELAND TRANSPORTATION, FIRE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
On August 18, 2025, the Lakeland City Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on the…
CMV Crash
Vehicle 1, a commercial vehicle, driven by a 48-year-old Lakeland man, was traveling eastbound on SR-618…