Local towing service expands operations to serve more Lakeland drivers with 24/7 emergency towing and professional…
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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…
Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland will close this weekend for railroad track maintenance
A temporary closure of North Florida Avenue (State Road 37) at the railroad tracks between Main…
Victory Field Set for Homecoming and Senior Day Showcase
No. 15 Southeastern returns to Victory Field on Saturday, November 15, hosting Ave Maria at 4…
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: ‘Disappointing’
SeaWorld Orlando has made a change to the type of walkers allowed inside its theme parks.…
Cursive lessons will be mandatory for Florida kids if this bill passes
Elementary school kids might be required once again to learn how to read and write in…
Sumter County CMV Bridge Strike
A tractor-trailer traveling southbound on US-301 with an oversize load collided with the Florida Turnpike overpass…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Nov. 29
The South Eastside Drive closure, originally expected to reopen today, will continue for an additional 14…
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Church of Jesus Christ sends 250 trucks to food banks in each state for America250 Celebration
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
How Safe is Your Hospital? Lakeland Regional Medical Center
A new hospital safety report released Thursday shows 73 hospitals in Florida earned “A” grades based…
Publix recognizes 12 leaders with the company’s highest honors
Publix is proud to recognize 12 outstanding associates with the George W. Jenkins and President’s awards.…
Work continues on the new Beef ‘O Brady’s…
Former Ker’s Wing House. 4515 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL A Lakeland Retro photo 11/9/25.
20 years strong!
Congratulations to Lieutenant Josh Rummler on two decades of dedicated service with the Lakeland Fire Department.