In a clash of Sun Conference contenders, SEU Women’s Volleyball dropped a tightly contested three-set match…
Year: 2025
Letter to the Editor: “THE LEFT CAN’T DEBATE, SO THEY ATTACK”
Charlie Kirk rally marred by violence—proof again that liberals would rather silence than argue By: J.Phillips…
Avelo Airlines to buy 50 E2 jets from Brazil plane maker Embraer
Brazilian airplane maker Embraer has landed its first U.S. sale of its efficient but slow-selling E2 jets with a 50-plane…
‘Five-Minute Fight’: Migrant Faces Felony Charges
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has reported that federal agents were following Nicaraguan national Denis Corea…
Lobato brothers get life sentences after ‘proud’ confessions to Polk County murder
Two brothers who were convicted of murdering a 21-year-old in Polk County have both been sentenced to life…
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Shocks Utah University Event
Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah college event, Trump says Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and…
Stolen Motorcycle Spotted in Polk City and Auburndale areas– Can you help with information?
By Lakeland PD A 2025 black Suzuki GSXR600 with Florida tag SAYC23 was stolen between the…
Bird rescuers said a pickleball “nearly proved fatal” for a great blue heron found in Lakeland
Rescuers came to the aid of a bird that got its beak stuck in a pickleball.…
Roofing conglomerate grows Florida presence with Lakeland acquisition
An Atlanta roofing firm has acquired Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, a family-run Lakeland business founded…
Join the Lakeland community at Bonnet Springs Park for their third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join the Lakeland community at Bonnet Springs Park for their third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Bienvenido…
Men’s Soccer Set for Two-Match Road Swing
SEU Men’s Soccer heads back on the road for a crucial two-match stretch this week, opening…
Red Out Ready: Fire Set for Home Opener
No. 17 SEU Football returns home to Victory Field on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for a…
Florida’s Plan to End School Vaccine Mandates Won’t Cover All Diseases
— Plan would not include polio or measles unless lawmakers act Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine…
Southern-Style Spicy Seafood Boil Bowl
The ultimate messy-good comfort meal for bold seafood lovers! Ingredients : 1 lb large shrimp, peeled…
Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2026
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City next year for its 91st annual event. Festival…
SHOW HORSE OR WORK HORSE?
By Van Yandell James 1: 22-23 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers…
Brandon Man Arrested By PCSO After $785 Lottery Ticket Heist In Lakeland
A 29-year-old Brandon man has been arrested and charged with the theft of nearly $800 worth…
Frito-Lay abruptly closes factory and fires 432 workers, with more losses likely incoming
There’s a huge shift underway in how Americans eat, with Gen Z leading the charge. Less highly-processed mass…
Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are among the banks that closed 74 branches in the past six weeks
NEARLY 80 bank branches have shut down their operations in the past six weeks, including major…
Diaz Collects National Defender of the Week Award
Just one day after earning Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week, Southeastern goalkeeper Sofia Diaz has…
Talbot House Ministries withdraws application to relocate to Memorial Boulevard
Talbot House Ministries and its representation are withdrawing an application to relocate its facility from downtown…
Volleyball Hosts Alumni Day Following Midweek Road Test
SEU Volleyball enters the week with momentum, sitting at 9-1 overall and 1-0 in Sun Conference…
Ohio Man Allegedly Offers Sexual Favors to Trooper after 100 MPH Traffic Stop in Lakeland
An Ohio man was arrested on September 1, 2025, after allegedly driving without a license, driving…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that U.S. Representative Cory Mills faced his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston,…
Illegal immigrants arrested after a man struck in a hit-and-run crash was found dead inside a mobile home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six…
Former Lake Wales Elementary School Teacher Arrested By Lakeland Police On Grand Theft and Fraud Charges
A Polk Avenue Elementary School 5th-grade teacher was arrested after Lakeland Police alleged she engaged in…
CITY OF LAKELAND TO HOST 16TH BIENNIAL HISTORIC HOME WORKSHOP
The City of Lakeland, in partnership with the Lakeland Historic Preservation Board, Historic Lakeland, Inc., and…
Few people realize it, but the water that comes from air conditioners is more valuable than it seems: here’s how to use it
Most people see the water dripping from their air conditioner as waste. In reality, it’s a…
11 Vegetables You Can Grow In Buckets Year Round In Florida
Growing vegetables in buckets is a perfect solution for Florida gardeners who want fresh produce without…
Public meetings will be held for Mosaic’s deep injection wells in Polk County
In August, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued draft permits for Mosaic Fertilizer to drill…
Struggling Texas restaurant chain cites brutal summer in Ch. 11
After retreating from Houston area, Tex-Mex chain files for bankruptcy The post-pandemic economy continues to wreak havoc on restaurant…
Publix Supermarket turns 95
The store “Where Shopping is a Pleasure” turned 95 over the weekend. On Saturday, Publix celebrated…
Sofia Diaz Named Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week
SEU goalkeeper Sofia Diaz has been named the Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week after leading…
The Arts at Polk State offers robust schedule of fall events
The Arts at Polk State College has a newly enhanced venue with an upgraded theatre and…
This Week in Fire Athletics (Sept. 8-14, 2025)
It’s a busy week for Southeastern Athletics, highlighted by a Saturday packed with home action —…
Does Putting Magnets On Your Fridge Raise Energy Bills? Here’s What We Found
Does Putting Magnets On Your Fridge Raise Energy Bills? Here’s What We Found You might have…
Aldi Issues Statement on Rumored Self-Checkout Shake-Up
Aldi is responding to shoppers’ concerns surrounding the rumored removal of self-checkout lanes. As reported earlier, some shoppers…
Movie Review – The Conjuring: Last Rites
By Bob Garver A few days before I saw “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” a friend…
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK’s HHS will link drug to autism
Shares in the manufacturer of Tylenol plunged on Friday following a report that Health and Human…
Kitty Cat Lounge turns TWO!
In just two years, 173 cats have found their forever homes, saving them from the Polk…
Letter to the Editor: Animal Rescues & Volunteers – You Have Free Speech Rights Shelters Cannot Silence You
By Vicky Quintanilla What happened in Los Angeles 17 years ago ➤ 2008: Rescuers exposed filthy,…