The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste, in partnership with the Polk County Solid Waste…
Year: 2025
The Panama Canal and ice water in hell
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The United States spent almost $500 million (roughly equivalent to $15.2 billion…
Polk County Animal Control Made $10,370.00 on 1,037 Euthanized Cats in 2024
From the reports we have received, it appears Polk County Animal Control sent 1,037 cat corpses…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida legislators might attempt to boycott Governor Ron Desantis’…
Layoffs: Florida Blue parent to cut staff across 29 states
GuideWell, the parent company of Florida Blue, is laying off 3% of its workforce across 29…
Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s…
RCMA Raises $1.5 Million for New Charter Academy Construction; Anonymous Family Foundation Matches Dollar-for-Dollar
RCMA is proud to announce a major milestone in its capital campaign for the Mulberry Community…
Quiddity Engineering Announces Regional Expansion into Tampa and Lakeland
By Staff Quiddity Engineering, an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm, announced the opening of two…
PORTION OF EASTON DRIVE WILL BE CONVERTED FROM BRICK TO ASPHALT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS
A section of Easton Drive, between Cambridge Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, will be repaved with asphalt…
Missing Child – Can you help locate Empress Moore?
UPDATE —- LOCATED MISSING CHILD – EMPRESS MOORE Can you help locate Empress Moore? LakelandPD has…
Recent Florida Southern College alumnae returns as a ballet instructor
By Angela Revels Features Editor THE SOUTHERN This academic year, Florida Southern College welcomes a familiar…
Florida husband and wife graduate college together in Lakeland
A married couple from Wesley Chapel is realizing their dream as they graduate from Keiser University…
The Imperial Swan Hotel’s long list of violations including Roaches, mold, fire-safety issues
A fire at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites in Lakeland on Jan. 17 revealed that…
Legoland Florida guts entertainment department with 234 layoffs
Out of the employees losing their jobs, about 75% are performers. Changes are coming for one…
BE LIKE LISA: In remembrance of Lisa Ghaly, St. Lukes Health & Wellness, Lakeland
Lisa I Ghaly, age 50, of Mulberry, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She…
Some excitement today out by Lakeland High
Some excitement today out by Lakeland High. Have a great weekend, go hog wild! (Images via…
100-year-old two-story home was destroyed by fire
Lakeland Fire Department said about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, a passer-by reported a fire at 929 N.…
‘We need help’: Big Brothers Big Sisters sees volunteer shortage in Polk County
There is a big problem when it comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers, according to…
CSX to Close Various Railroad Crossing Sites for Repaving
CSX will be closing various railroad crossing sites during the end of January and beginning of…
Crack Chicken Penne
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 8…
Be On The Lookout for Snow Miser. He’s our #WarrantOfTheDay
By PCSO It’s January, so Polk Countians expect cooler weather, but freezing and near-freezing weather is…
PSA – Just in case someone knows a highschooler needing help
Just in case someone knows a highschooler needing help it’s in the Lakeland Mall
More Layoffs – Stryker Corp
Stryker Corp at 5307 Great Oak Drive, Lakeland, FL has submitted a WARN notice that an…
Polk County takes legal action to shut down BS Ranch & Farm. The trial set for May
Polk County officials have re-energized their battle to stop operations at an East Lakeland facility frequently…
Layoffs in the Citrus Market
Major Polk County Citrus Grove owner Alico has submitted a WARN notice that 72 positions will…
Mosaic fined $30K over worker’s death at plant in Polk County
The death of a 29-year-old employee at the Mosaic plant in Polk County last year has led to…
Polk County Animal Services – Jan – Dec 2024 – 1742 dogs killed – 3552 cats killed
Jan – Dec 2024 – 1742 dogs killed (avg 5 a day) – 3552 cats killed…
Is God Dead?
By Ty B. Kerley, DMin This Article Title: Michael and Common Ground With the launch of…
Chicken Salad Chick Coming to Lakeland
Chicken Salad Chick announced today that it is once again expanding in Florida, opening in Lakeland…
Federal Judge dismisses cases of Jan. 6 defendants from Polk County
Criminal cases involving current and former Polk County residents were dismissed following President Donald Trump’s signing…
The City of Lakeland and Polk County will order a Lake Bonny watershed study after the flooding
Lakeland officials are moving forward with a watershed study that might offer some insight into why…
Fluoride or no Fluoride in Lakeland Water
Lakeland City staff will hold a public hearing during the City Commission meeting on Monday, Feb.…
WATSON CLINIC PHYSICIANS ACHIEVE BOARD-CERTIFICATION
Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that two of their expert physicians have recently received board-certifications…
Greater Lakeland | Women in Aviation
“The plane doesn’t care if you’re male or female.” In the fourth episode of Greater Lakeland,…
Problems!! What are the problems in Polk County animal welfare?
What are we missing here? 1.) Starvation, inflation of pet food prices Foodbank at SPCA for…
Pet Pantry at the Kitty Cat Lounge
The Pet Pantry at the Kitty Cat Lounge has been restocked with food, litter, beds, and…
DeSantis’s proposals could block the process that gave Florida term limits and a $15 minimum wage
For years, Floridians have used the ballot initiative process to pass popular measures that have been otherwise…