David Mirsch’s hypothesis of a clandestine use of drugs to render Jesus comatose on the cross…
Year: 2025
Second-Half Surge Sparks Fire in Lake Wales
No. 17 SEU Football powered through a sluggish first half and surged after the break to…
McDonald’s Employee Shoots Man in the Neck After Complaints About Wait Time in the Drive-Thru: ‘It Was Just a McMess’
After two customers were allegedly “threatening” the safety of McDonald’s staff over the wait, the employee…
82-year-old Lakeland man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree
An 82-year-old man died Friday morning after crashing his motorcycle into a tree in Lakeland. The…
Letter – Dear Polk County Commissioners, Sheriff Judd, County Manager Beasley, Animal Services Director, and Animal Control Staff
FROM DIANA BRAVO My name is Diana Bravo, and I have lived in Polk County for…
Orange Cup Regatta Returns Oct. 17-19
The Orange Cup Regatta returns to Lake Hollingsworth Oct. 17 – 19, with races on Saturday and Sunday.…
Lakeland-Winter Haven area leads the nation in foreclosure activity
Foreclosure is often a stressful and emotional experience. It is something real estate broker Bob Miller…
Gov. DeSantis announced a new I-4 express lane in Hillsborough, a new truck parking facility in Polk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced construction plans on I-4 to relieve congestion on roadways. The plan…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Orange County Fire and Rescue firefighter was arrested…
Letter – Sheriff Grady DO YOUR JOB for ALL in POLK County!
Sheriff Grady DO YOUR JOB for ALL in POLK County! You only seem to care about…
Lakeland High School And Florida Southern College Partner To Launch Inaugural Educator Academy
Polk County Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of the Educator Academy, an innovative…
AgriPolk: Polk State launches new pathway to careers in agriculture
Polk State College has launched an initiative to connect students ripe with passion for agriculture to…
SEU Celebrates Record-Breaking Enrollment & 2025 National Rankings
Southeastern University (SEU) has reported its highest enrollment to date with 13,636 students enrolled through all…
SEU Worship Performs at the 56th Annual Dove Awards
SEU Worship, the worship movement at Southeastern University (SEU), recently had the opportunity to perform at…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Publix Super Markets in Florida now permits customers to…
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns….
Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1 9 PM Doors – 10 PM Pre-show – Midnight…
Movie Review – Tron: Ares
By Bob Garver The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive…
Letter – 𝐓𝐨: 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐝
“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐑.𝐂.” On Tuesday of last week, my husband visited 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲…
Letter – 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A.A. 12-Step Program for B.B. “It’s not the Constitution… it’s the…
Rabid Cat Found In Lakeland- Sheriff Judd Gives Warning
The first case of rabies in Polk County this year has been confirmed in Lakeland. On…
Lakeland Police Department is Seeking Ordained Clergy for Volunteer Chaplain Program
Are you an ordained minister seeking to bring your pastoral calling into a vital service field? The…
Creamy Shrimp Potato Salad
Loaded, creamy, and chilled – a must-make party side dish! Ingredients : 1 lb baby potatoes…
Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields…
Tabitha Biehl Appointed New Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Director
County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Tabitha Biehl as Director of Polk County’s Parks…
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
While responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens, a Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR)…
Man Arrested For Pooping on Opossum in Public
THIS is definitely one of those times. This man was arrested this time for pooping on…
‘Feels incredible’: Lakeland student’s art to be featured on 400,000 tax bill envelopes
Hope Hallock, 17, walked up to a man with his hand out ready for a shake.…
Movie Review – The Smashing Machine
By Bob Garver A popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it…
What Corporate America Can Learn From The Publix Controversy
Grocery store chain Publix has recently drawn public ire following claims that the company backed out…
Two Weeks Away! No Kings Protests Return on October 18
President Trump Continues Authoritarian Actions and Power Grabs;Thousands of Actions Planned In just a few weeks,…
City of Lakeland shuts down, boards up home known for criminal activity
A home in Lakeland is now under the city’s control after it was deemed a “safe haven for…
COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH
The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2025 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…
Polk County Injury Crash SR-570
October 4, 2025 @ 10:50 AM Vehicle 1, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 44-year-old…
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Polk store Oct. 13 in North Lakeland
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open a store Oct. 13 at 3530 U.S. 98 North in…
Letter – Our County Commissioners and Polk County Sheriff’s Office are narcissistic enough to believe that they know better
By Street Cat Project of Polk County Sadly, our County Commissioners and Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
The deadline to register to vote is almost here!
To participate in the City of Lakeland’s Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, you must…
Letter – Pets Are the Defenseless Children of Polk County
By Vicky Quintanilla Just like children trapped in abusive homes, the animals at Polk County Animal…
Letter – ACTION NEEDED: Email the Polk County Commissioners TODAY ….
By Maria Consuelo Barrero Subject: Restructure Polk County Animal Control Dear Commissioners, I am asking you…
Brewing Storms May Bring Heavy Rains To FL
Forecasters are watching two new areas for tropical storm development, one off Africa’s west coast, the…