Southeastern delivered a dominant performance at The Furnace on Saturday afternoon, rolling past Truett McConnell, 99-45,…
Month: December 2025
LPD Motor Unit competed in the Space Coast Motor Officer Advanced Training & Rodeo
LPD Motor Unit competed in the Space Coast Motor Officer Advanced Training & Rodeo alongside 75…
Polk County Approves New 3-Year Agreement with EMT and Paramedic Union
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has approved a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA)…
Mocs Open Christmas Classic With Victory Over Southern Wesleyan
Florida Southern women’s basketball (8-1, 3-0 SSC) dominantly opened the Mocs Christmas Classic, pulling away for…
Thomas Ibrahim Named 2025 Cliff Harris Award Recipient
Southeastern defensive lineman Thomas Ibrahim has been named the 2025 Cliff Harris Award recipient, recognizing him as the…
New proposal could abolish Florida’s gay marriage law
If approved, HB 6019 takes effect in July 2026 A new bill filed in the Florida…
Pigfest Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24
Ready to rock out? Check out the official live music lineup for the 29th annual Pigfest!…
No Bake Grinch Pie
Ingredients: 1 θreo pie crust 1 box white chocolate pudding 3.9 oz 2 Cups 2% milk…
U.S. Marshals recover 43 missing children in Florida operation, including 1-year-old found in Baton Rouge
Operation Northern Lights spans 14 counties across North Florida The U.S. Marshals Service led a missing…
Fire Return to SEU Classic with Win Over Missouri Baptist
Southeastern returned to play at the SEU Classic on Friday afternoon with a controlled 63-48 victory…
Letter – Concerns of my experience adopting a puppy, Anna, from a Polk County Animal Shelter
By Victoria Fagan Anna was adopted by my fiancé and me, along with her sister, Ava.…
Haines City man arrested for possession of child pornography
Cyber Crimes detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have charged 20-year-old Brandon Arroyo of Haines City with 10…
Mecum Kissimmee collector car auction features rare Ferraris, muscle cars and more
Since its humble Central Florida beginnings as a Corvette-only auction in a nondescript parking lot, Mecum Kissimmee…
“𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿.”
She stood there shaking and said, “𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗜’𝗺…
Orlando firefighter arrested, accused of putting tracking device in ex-girlfriend’s car
An Orlando Fire Department firefighter was arrested in connection to a stalking accusation after he admitted…
Santa has landed!
Santa and his trusty reindeer have officially touched down! 🎅🦌🦌🦌 After completing our first major roof…
A new flu variant is circulating. What to know about influenza in Florida
Does it seem like everyone around you is sick? You’re not imagining it. Flu is on…
Holiday travel is in full swing!
Join us in giving a big thank-you to our amazing TSA team who help keep holiday…
Lakeland Commissioners Reach Compromise on Mass Market Sales
After a month of ill feelings, Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved three deals, allowing longtime tenants to buy the…
Gov. Ron Desantis suggests eliminating tolls for Florida residents
No more tolls for Florida residents? Gov. Ron DeSantis floated the idea Wednesday during the final…
Florida Polytechnic hires police chief with ties to president
Florida Polytechnic University has taken a major step toward stabilizing its police department. The university has hired…
Florida agriculture official warns residents to prepare for wildfire risk
As drought conditions persist throughout the state, Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Friday…
Lakeland Tax Preparer Sentenced To More Than Seven Years In Federal Prison
U.S. District Judge Virginia Covington has sentenced George Tucker, Jr. to seven years and six months in federal…
SEU Posts Two Dual Wins at Fire Duals
Southeastern Wrestling delivered a strong showing on Thursday at the Fire Duals, hosted at the Fire…
Polk County Animal Control: 5 Point Plan
Polk County Animal Control, Florida — High Euthanasia Rates Demand Urgent Reform Please Sign. Share. Take…
Thank you to Walmart and Target for supporting our Cops for Kids Shopping Day!
Our LakelandPD team had a great time teaming up with the Northside Lakeland Walmart and Target…
TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake
TikTok’s algorithm — the secret sauce that powers its addictive video feed — will be retrained…
Polk County deputies to ask for birthplace under new policy
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is taking a new approach to assist in enforcing federal immigration…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens Workforce Readiness Center in Mulberry
The new center aligns with Florida’s push for career and technical education and high-demand jobs. The Boys…
O coral trees, o coral trees, how lovely are your branches
We’re supporting a coral comeback with FORCE BLUE by installing a field nursery of coral trees…
Is God Dead? Cornelius Tacitus
Continuing from last time, further criticism that the ancient Roman historian Tacitus was unreliable and showed…
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family killed in NC plane crash
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among those killed when a business jet crashed and…
Proposed Polk County toll road aims to keep drivers moving amid rapid growth
Traffic along U.S. 27 has become a daily grind for drivers cutting through northeastern Polk County,…
Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and…
Polk County Fire Rescue Members Aid in Spreading Holiday Cheer with Annual Toys For Tots Donation
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members brought some holiday cheer to local children with their annual…
Public Notice of Pollution
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
SEU Claims Green Bracket Title
SEU Men’s Basketball closed out the calendar year in championship fashion, capturing the Athletes in Action…
Letter – Let Floridians sue DeSantis, Ladapo for spreading disease
Let Floridians sue for lack of vaccines State Rep. Monique Miller is proposing a new law that would…