By Van Yandell Genesis 8: 3-4 “And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and…
Year: 2025
Lakeland man faces multiple charges after failed lawn mower theft
A 31-year-old Lakeland man has been charged with several crimes following a failed attempt to steal…
Two Arrested for Calling Ridge Community High School Principal to Report Bomb
Earlier this month, the principal of Ridge Community High School in Haines City notified the School…
SUN ‘N FUN OPENING DAY IS ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY!
SUN ‘N FUN OPENING DAY IS ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY!Turn up the fun with an awesome…
Geico Is Bringing 1,000 Jobs To New Florida Office Space – 190,000 Square Feet
In recent months, Florida has gotten some big companies committing to large amounts of office space…
QVC Group to layoff 900 workers in Florida as HSN Studio relocates to Pennsylvania
The QVC Group has announced a significant workforce reduction affecting approximately 900 employees in Florida. The…
SAMARITAN’S PURSE DC-8 PREPARES FOR INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The DC-8 cargo plane will no longer be on display at SUN ‘N FUN this year…
𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄?
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, LakelandPD officers were called to the Lakeland Square Mall for a…
Harrison School for the Arts 35th Anniversary Celebration Gala – April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
The Harrison School for the Arts Parents’ Association’s Philanthropy Committee invites you to join us for…
Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer…
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos tortilla chips in 13 states
Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips because they may contain undeclared milk.…
Your guide to the 2025 Sun ‘n Fun Expo
Every year, Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo packs the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport with thousands of…
Beechcraft Denali to Make Sun ‘n Fun Debut
Model is nearing the final stages of development. Credit: Textron AviationShare this story Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft…
Is God Dead?: Irreducible Complexity
William Paley was an 18th–century English clergyman, Christian apologist, and philosopher. He is best known for…
Lakeland area has highest rate of foreclosure activity in country
Experts said growth could be playing a role in Lakeland having the most foreclosure activity in…
Lakeland man who rescued a toddler from burning car honored nationally with the Carnegie Medal
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the…
Polk County storage facility sells for $10.2 million
A just built 554-unit self-storage property in Winter Haven sold to California’s Public Storage A newly…
Man discovers injured bald eagle outside Polk County camper
A bald eagle is recovering after a man found it unable to fly outside his Mulberry…
LARSEN MEMORIAL PIER CLOSURE
WHO: Lakeland Electric WHAT: Larsen Memorial Pier Closure WHERE: 2002 US-92, Lakeland, FL 33801 WHEN: Immediately WHY: …
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for $1B
Dollar Tree is selling its Family Dollar stores to a group of private-equity investors for about…
Local pilot’s mural covered plane to be focal point for Lakeland’s massive aerospace expo
Liam Hawkins, a local pilot, is turning heads with his 1967 Mooney M20F—dubbed the Mooney Anomaly—whose…
80-year-old woman dies in crash caused by medical episode
An 80-year-old woman died Tuesday after a car crash on South Florida Avenue a little north…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature may pass a bill for Governor…
AUBURNDALE DRUG BUST LEADS TO MULTIPLE ARRESTS
A Polk County drug bust has left the Fudge family in serious legal trouble after a…
New indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida Launching 2026
Something awesome and exciting is coming to Legoland Florida Resort. Launching in 2026, the theme park will…
HOA and Polk County mother at odds over safety concerns at school bus stop
A judge has temporarily blocked a Polk County mother from parking her car at the entrance…
Summit Names Greg Thomas Vice President of its Mid-Atlantic Region
Summit, a leading regional provider of workers’ compensation insurance services, is pleased to announce that Greg…
Parlor Doughnuts’ Grand Opening!
Get your FREE Famous Layered Doughnut™ and help us celebrate our Lakeland, FL, Grand Opening on…
Lakeland native to compete on ‘The Voice’ in Battle Round show
A Lakeland native will battle it out with other vocalists on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night.…
Stonemont Financial Group sells Building 400 at Lakeland Commerce Center
Stonemont Financial Group, a private real estate investment firm specializing in industrial development, acquisitions and net…
Polk County Deputy Arrested For Forging Victim’s Signature
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy, just shy of his one-year anniversary with the…
The new $18M Lakeland Hospital stand-alone emergency department now open
Lakeland Regional Health recently announced the completion of its first freestanding emergency department, at 6150 South…
UPDATE MISSING PERSON – HOWARD KEEN
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a deceased male was located in a rural area of unincorporated…
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as demand dries up
23andMe filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. on Sunday. The company struggled with weak demand for its…
Avelo Airlines Cuts Routes from Connecticut, Florida, and New Hampshire
Avelo Airlines has announced it will discontinue three routes starting April 28, 2025, due to low…
Snow White – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Disney’s “Snow White” is the latest live-action remake of one of the…