By Dr. Glenn Mollette How many more Christmases will you have? Will you have fifty more?…
Year: 2025
Movie Review – Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
By Bob Garver From its ridiculous opening scene, there is little denying that “Five Nights…
Tampa’s Mosaic says legal challenge to phosphate road plan now ‘moot’
The Center for Biological Diversity filed the challenge in February, about two months after the EPA…
Legoland Florida reveals opening date for Galacticoaster
The new family-friendly ride will officially open to the public on Feb. 27. The Winter Haven…
Highly Contagious Norovirus Spreading Rapidly In FL
A nasty, highly contagious form of norovirus called “winter vomiting disease” is spreading across the country,…
Florida Legislature Declares All-Out War on HOAs: Why Now?
Starting on January 1, 2025, the CS/CS/HB 1203 became law in Florida, the most sweeping overhaul of…
‘No longer needed:’ Florida official recommends modernizing system, ending need for yellow registration decals
One official in Florida is urging state leaders to eliminate the state’s physical yellow registration decal,…
Letter – Many countries around the world have already taken bold steps to protect animals, recognizing them as sentient beings and family members, not just property
By Maria Consuelo Barrero Many countries around the world have already taken bold steps to protect…
Does Lakeland FL, water contain forever chemicals?
Yes, like much of Florida and the nation, Lakeland’s water likely contains PFAS (forever chemicals), as UF…
Radioactive Roads & Subdivisions: Florida Company Pushes to Sell Land Near Gyp-Stack
As Mosaic’s phosphogypsum test road gains federal approval, nearby tracts are being prepared for housing, sparking…
Driver Claims ‘Dirty Bomb’ Is In Truck During Traffic Stop
During a Friday night traffic stop at a Publix in Davenport, a man claimed to have…
Don’t do it! Any secondhand ticket website currently selling #BerryFest26 concert tickets is a SCAM.
Tickets go on sale next Thursday, December 11 at 8 a.m. EST. Go directly to our…
Lakeland nonprofit helping seniors stay fed among increasing food insecurity
Imagine having to make the tough decision to pay your bills or buy groceries. Advocates say…
Lucky Fantasy Five player wins in Lakeland
A lucky Fantasy Five player is the sole winner of a whopping $110,428.51 after scratching to…
Polk County Deputies Hunt for Prius-Driving Beer Thief
Polk County deputies are asking for the public’s help to track down a man accused of…
Hit-and-run case leads to arrest of man accused of traveling from Oregon to molest minor in Auburndale
A man, who traveled to Auburndale from far out of state, was accused of giving a…
‘Holiday Hug in a Bowl’
INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Fettuccine pasta 1 pound Heavy cream 2 cups Chicken broth 1 cup Grated Parmesan…
Fire Build Momentum with Strong Results in Second Indoor Meet
The SEU Track & Field teams continued their early-season progress with another strong showing in their…
No. 3 Fire Roll to 2–0 Day with Shutout and Top-Five Win
The third-ranked SEU Wrestling team delivered a complete performance on Friday, dominating Truett McConnell in a…
FREE WATER SKI SHOW
Great way to spend Sunday afternoon! Dec 7, 2 pm – 3 pm Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland…
‘Why are you doing this to me? I’m a US citizen!’ Woman screams as federal agents drag her from car
A Florida woman was stopped by federal agents on Wednesday, who forcibly removed her from her…
Polk County deputies searching for driver in deadly 2021 hit-and-run
The Lakeland hit-and-run crash that left 36-year-old Antonio Smiley dead on Dec. 5, 2021, remains unsolved…
Letter – Statistics for Polk County Animal Control through October
By Maria Consuelo Barrero I just compiled the statistics for Polk County Animal Control -Florida through…
The Lakeland Christmas Parade 2025
The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown with this year’s theme, “Rockin’ Around Lakeland.” Floats,…
Polk County Florida Woman Throws Tantrum Over Not Enough Salami: ‘All of This Over $1.25 of Salami’
It always feels frustrating when something goes wrong with your food order. Maybe the kitchen makes…
Lazydays Files for Dissolution After Store Sales
The final Lazydays store sites were sold to Campers Inn on Nov. 28, the company disclosed…
Del Monte Foods bankruptcy: 139-year-old company continues search for buyer
Del Monte Foods, one of the oldest food companies in the U.S. remains under Chapter 11…
Fire Surge to Seventh Straight Win in 98–72 Rout of Beacon
SEU men’s basketball extended its dominant early-season run Thursday night, rolling past Beacon College 98-72 at…
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
The Camphor Heights Neighborhood Association invites all of Lakeland to kick off the holiday season at…
What are the real dollars the taxpayers can save by having a TNVR program
By Maria Consuelo Barrero — Dr. Weedon DVM speaking in video
Is God Dead? Kerygma: The Oral Tradition
Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus…
Florida education commissioner booed at Tampa school board conference
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas told school board members and superintendents from around the state on…
Polk County Man Charged With Attempted Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Bradly Dwayne Wimberly (32, Bradley)…
DeSantis announces Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will work with the Florida Legislature to establish a…
Lakeland United FC to join USL League Two in 2026
Program provides athletic and academic support to domestic and international players looking to play college soccer…
SEU Receives $10 Million Grant to Launch The Kingdom Alliance
Southeastern University (SEU) has been awarded a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part…
East SwanForce Esports teams as they brought home some major wins!
By Guy LaLonde Jr. These kids went head-to-head against teams across Seminole, Clearwater, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and…
Lakeland agricultural lender company alleges fraud over $40 million in loans that led to losses and layoffs
AgAmerica Lending, a Lakeland-based agricultural lender, has sued the operator of a Michigan retirement fund over…
New Aldi opens December 4th to a massive crowd
The former Winn-Dixie at 2900 Lakeland-Highlands Road closed back in February this year and has been…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of deputy after battle with breast cancer
Terra McKinnon joined the agency in 2006 as a deputy sheriff and eventually became a street…
Lakeland Prepares for Massive ‘Baptize Lakeland’ Event on December 13
As the calendar turns to the final month of the year, a palpable sense of anticipation…