Schedule: Thursday, November 20 @ 6:30 PM – ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN* Friday, November 21 @…
Month: November 2025
Polk County Fire Rescue creating 50 new positions with SAFER Grant
Polk County Fire Rescue was awarded a $ 16 million federal grant to fund 50 new…
Polk County Sheriff Judd Violates rights with policy at the Animal Shelter, why?
By James Madison Audits First Amendment
“What is a Bible”
By Van Yandell II Timothy 3: 16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and…
Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Canady Announces Retirement After 17 Years of Distinguished Service
After nearly two decades on the state’s highest court and a lifetime of public service, Florida…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that two Florida lawmakers filed new legislation this month that…
ARC Review: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
Reviewer: Juliana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceburg.hobbies/ Title: Overdue Author: Stephanie Perkins ISBN: 9781250313461 Release Date: 10/07/25 Rating: 3.5 stars…
Kroger closing Central Florida fulfillment center after ’comprehensive review’
Kroger announced on Tuesday that it is closing three of its delivery fulfillment facilities – including…
Hope House executive director charged with distribution of sexually explicit images: See AFFIDAVIT
Two women were arrested in Lakeland on Monday, one of them the executive director of Hope…
122 missing, endangered Florida children found in task force operation “Operation Home for the Holidays”
A task force comprised of local, state, and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122…
Polk County Commissioner’s Meeting Tuesday, November 18th
by Animal Defenders of Polk County Please address one of these items if you intend to…
44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade Rocking Around Lakeland
The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 44th…
PUBLIC NOTICE: EMERGENCY SEWER MAIN REPAIR – GEORGE JENKINS BLVD
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an emergency repair on a broken sewer main located in the 1400 block…
Postseason Football Ticket Information Now Available
Southeastern University has announced ticketing details for this weekend’s NAIA Football Championship Series First Round game…
CS Tow Truck Celebrates Growth as Polk County’s Trusted Name for Fast, Reliable Towing Services and Emergency Roadside Assistance
Local towing service expands operations to serve more Lakeland drivers with 24/7 emergency towing and professional…
Lakeland to Debut Its First Christmas Tree in Munn Park on Thanksgiving Night
This Thanksgiving, Downtown Lakeland is adding a brand-new tradition to the holiday season. On Thursday, November…
SEU Athletics Set for Busy Championship Weekend, November 19-22
SEU enters one of its most action-packed stretches of the academic year as multiple programs compete…
Finding Motivation and Overcoming Depression
Dr. Glenn Mollette It’s not difficult to become unmotivated in life. The death of a spouse,…
Movie Review – Now You See Me 3
By Bob Garver It was all the way back in 2013 that audiences were first…
SEU Announces Weekend Game Times and Schedule Adjustments
Southeastern University Athletics has finalized game times for this weekend’s NAIA postseason events and announced adjustments…
CSX Closing Old Highway 37 Rail Crossing for Repairs
CSX Transportation (CSXT) closed the Old Highway 37 rail crossing located between Main Avenue and County…
SEU to Host NAIA FCS First Round After Securing At-Large Spot
The Southeastern University Fire are postseason bound-and bringing the playoffs home. SEU has officially received an…
Starting in December, stores will sell Simply NKD versions of the popular snacks that have no artificial flavors or dyes
Starting in December, stores will sell Simply NKD versions of the popular snacks that have no…
Lakeland police SUV ran into a pole, why?
Lakeland police ran into a pole off Memorial, across from Checkers, at 12 am on Nov…
New Port Richey Man Arrested in Polk County After I-4 Stop Turns Up Gun, Drugs, and Felony Warrant
A speeding stop on Interstate 4 near Lakeland escalated quickly Thursday afternoon, ending with the arrest…
Fire Rally Late to Clip Lions 65–60 on the Road
The SEU Men’s Basketball team earned a gritty Sun Conference road victory on Saturday afternoon, overcoming…
SEU Closes Regular Season With 24–0 Homecoming Win
No. 15 Southeastern delivered a powerful and timely statement on Homecoming night at Victory Field, shutting…
Fire Stay Hot as Field Reaches 1,000-Point Club
The SEU Women’s Basketball team remained unbeaten with a 91-52 victory over Florida Memorial on Saturday…
Letter – An Intellectual Reflection on What’s Happening in Our Local Shelters
By Connie Pavelich Every day that we fight for animals in Tampa Bay, it becomes clearer…
Lakeland Electric Seeks Increase in Fuel Charge
If approved, your utility bill is likely to rise slightly in January. For a typical household…
SEU Comes Up Short in Sun Conference Semifinal Classic
The second-seeded Southeastern Volleyball team pushed third-seeded New College of Florida in a grueling Sun Conference…
Letter – PUBLIC POST: WE NEED OVERSIGHT — AND WE NEED THE RIGHT PERSON TO LEAD IT
By Connie Pavelich Regarding my post about Humane Societies, SPCAs, and animal shelters desperately needing real…
Toxic Air Concerns at Polk County Animal Control Florida: A Hidden Danger to Staff, Dogs, and Especially Cats”
There are growing concerns about the air quality around the Polk County Animal Control facility due…
Honoring a transit ambassador for the city
Squeeze shuttle operator Marcellus Patterson was honored with a Citrus Connection GEM (Going the Extra Mile)…
Polk County Utilities Employee Accused of Stealing $63,000 in County Equipment — Then Shipping It to Colombia
What started as a routine internal review within Polk County Utilities quickly turned into a year-long…
SunTrax in Polk County will be the nation’s first testing hub for ‘Air Taxis’
Flying taxis will soon be offering Tampa Bay drivers relief from traffic congestion. It is a…
The Road to Pensacola Comes Through Lakeland
The NAIA has announced that Southeastern University has been selected as an official host site for…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise…
Lake Miriam Publix Grand Opening reveals a stunning surprise… The Cornucopia Mural from the old Grove…