A bill making it easier for lawmakers to control administrative spending was introduced to the Florida…
Year: 2025
DID NOAH REALLY BUILD AN ARK?
By Van Yandell Genesis 6: 5 “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great…
Minimum wage workers would have to work 106 hours to afford average apartment new report finds
A new report found that a minimum-wage employee would have to work 106 hours a week…
Florida Senate Proposal Would Allow Homeless to Sleep in Tents Publicly Without Facing Charges
A new proposal introduced in the Florida Senate today seeks to protect the rights of homeless individuals by…
Chick-fil-A, Inc. just surprised a local Team Member with a $25,000 scholarship to support their continued education!
Meet Aaron: “Aaron is a breath of fresh air to our team,” said Jamie Ochsner,…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would…
Lakeland Police Street Crimes Unit has been rebranded
The rebranding came amidst the resignations of three officers and a sergeant after it was discovered they had…
Midnight Minibike Ride Ends In Arrest
A Lakeland man’s late-night minibike ride took an unexpected turn when a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy…
Rainy Monday in Florida Leads to All but One Grapefruit League Spring Training Game Being Canceled
Spring Training 2025 Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography A rainy day in Florida resulted in all but…
Second accused swan thief surrenders
A second man accused of stealing black swans from a Polk County neighborhood has surrendered to…
Police Officer Trainee Arrested for Shoplifting
On February 24, 2025, Officer Huascar Evangelista Vargas resigned from his position after being arrested for…
Canadians Boycott Sunshine State over Trade War!
Angry Canadians are slamming the brakes on U.S. travel plans, and Florida’s tourism industry is bracing for a brutal…
Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida Three days into his job, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier…
Man Arrested After Useless Flight from Polk Deputies
A Lake Wales man’s attempt to evade arrest ended in a soggy surrender after he found…
Arrested for Stalking And Weapons Charges
A Lakeland man was arrested early Sunday morning after being found lurking near the residence of…
Lakeland Convicted Felon Charged with Possessing Firearm and Ammunition
A Lakeland convicted felon was charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition. The United States Attorney…
FHSAA 2025 Boys Basketball State Semifinal and Championship Game Scheduled
All seven classifications are down to just four teams respectively. We will give you the matchups…
Lake Bonny neighbors start petition for an independent investigation following hurricane flooding impacts
It’s been more than four months since Hurricane Milton flooded the Lake Bonny community in Polk…
Multiple structures catch fire at Lakeland residence
A structure fire broke out at a residence in Lakeland on Sunday, according to Polk County…
LAKELAND HILLS BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION AND SPRING TRAINING
A major FDOT construction project on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) is currently underway from Parkview…
Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides
Going on a wilderness safari is already a dream vacation for some, but adding the chance…
Two Lakeland food vendors fell short of inspection standards
Among those, two were related to cooked chicken that wasn’t stored at or below 41 degrees…
FHP Catches Murderer on I 75
On February 20, 2025, at 2:52 pm, the Florida Highway Patrol encountered a pedestrian walking north…
Here are the storm names for the 2025 Hurricane Season
Although most Floridians are still reeling from last year’s storms, we’re now only 100 days out…
Downtown Neighbors Have Concerns over Rec Room Expansion
Downtown Lakeland’s Rec Room, which bills itself as a “barcode” with full cocktail, beer, and wine…
Detroit Tigers’ Spring Training Schedule
Spring Training 2025 Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography This year, the Detroit Tigers will play 15 games…
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AT SUN ‘N FUN!
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is excited to announce that the Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 will be on…
Polk County Debris Hotline to Close Feb. 24; Roads and Drainage Division to Assume Removal Responsibilities
As the amount of debris left by Hurricane Milton dwindles, the debris hotline number for residents…
Lakeland woman who said ‘delay, deny, depose’ in a call to the insurance company has charge dropped
The State Attorney’s Office for the 10th Judicial Circuit filed a “no bill” order on Feb. 14…
Environmental group sues EPA over approval of Mosaic’s radioactive road project in Polk County
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing backlash from environmental groups after a December decision allowing Mosaic to…
Apply TODAY for the 2025 Citizens Police Academy!
February 20, 2025 – The Lakeland Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Police…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in an investigation regarding a person…
What the Stars Say
Last week, we stepped out onto the back porch with the Bible skeptic Michael and looked…
Join the swan-venger hunt
You may recognize the 60 iconic swan statues found around Lakeland but do you know where…
Injury Crash SR-471
Vehicle 2, a Chevy Express van, was traveling southbound on SR-471 and came to a stop…
Don’t taste the rainbow: New Florida bill looks to ban Skittles and other tasty treats
Florida bill SB 560 would give food producers until January 1, 2028, to remove certain additives…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, February 20 @ 6:30 PM – THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE (1974)*…
CITY OF LAKELAND ANNOUNCES FREE PARKING FOR DOWNTOWN SERVICE INDUSTRY WORKERS
The City of Lakeland is pleased to offer free parking for downtown service industry workers at…
Box truck collides with semi truck killing driver
One person is dead after a crash on State Road-570 in Lakeland, the Florida Highway Patrol…
One Lakeland Swan Thief In Custody, Search Continues For Other Suspect
One of the two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of two black swans and…