Polk County has landed a Chick-fil-A supply and distribution center, a $150 million project expected to…
Year: 2025
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of two soldiers
A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that buses, vans, and trucks branded with the Hope Florida…
Thanksgiving – take time to give thanks
Dr. Glenn Mollette We can and should celebrate Thanksgiving every day. Jesus told the story about…
Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to a private entity
The Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland, developed by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, has been sold to…
Public Meeting Notice For Daughtery Road Park Phase One
Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff will host a public meeting to show the plans for…
City of Mulberry unearths cold war era bomb shelter
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60…
ATTENTION: POLK COUNTY BURN BAN NOW IN EFFECT
A mandatory burn ban is now in effect for Polk County and the following municipalities: Auburndale,…
Governor DeSantis Proposes State Licensing for Dog Breeders
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to license dog breeders and shut down abusive puppy mills.…
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out…
Fire Never Trail in 84–70 Road Win at Mobile
SEU Men’s Basketball remained locked in during its late-November swing, never trailing in an 84-70 victory…
Letter – Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed in its fundamental obligation
By Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed…
Movie Review – Wicked For Good
By Bob Garver Previously, in “Wicked” Aspiring witches, green-skinned outcast Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and pink-and-popular…
Lakeland police investigating shooting
Lakeland police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway. One individual…
Lake Wales man is the Best of Show judge for the National Dog Show
A Lake Wales man is the Best of Show judge for the National Dog Show airing…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Monday, November 24 @ 6:30 PM – MAJOR LEAGUE* Friday, November 28 @ 7:30 PM…
South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Dec. 9
The South Eastside Drive road closure has been extended until Tuesday, Dec. 9. All lanes on…
Kindness in the Community – “Community care is love in action”
This afternoon, Kitty Cat Lounge stepped out into the community with @travisdoodles and Worth and Purpose…
JAMES FISHBACK ENTERS FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S RACE
“Florida is Our Home”: Republican Investor James Fishback Announces Florida Governor Campaign to Challenge Byron Donalds…
“Gang of Four” – Op Ed from Mark N. Banks
Lee County is now known for the corrupt “Gang of Four.” Four corrupt political hacks, all…
Florida Christmas 2025 shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, Fedex
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as they say. The holidays are approaching quickly,…
Letter – 𝗙𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 Bill Braswell needs to resign NOW!!!!
By Vicky Quintanilla On June 30, 2025 (min 29:25), Commissioner 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 publicly called animal advocates:…
Walmart EV Charging Network Enters Florida
The Walmart EV Charging Network enters Florida with the opening of its first DC fast-charging station…
SEU Falls in Overtime Heartbreaker to Lindsey Wilson
Southeastern’s season came to a heartbreaking close on Saturday evening at the SEU Soccer Field, falling…
Fire Make History: SEU Earns First Postseason Win, Edges Reinhardt 24–22 in NAIA First Round
For the first time in the program’s history, Southeastern is moving on in the NAIA Football…
Watson Clinic creates $10M fund for patients whose data was exposed
Watson Clinic has established a $10 million fund to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that patients’…
During the Great American Teach-In, Lakeland Sergeant Rex and Sergeant Guptil visited R. Bruce Wagner Elementary
During the Great American Teach-In, Sergeant Rex and Sergeant Guptil visited R. Bruce Wagner Elementary to…
SEU’s ACPL Receives $1.12 Million Grant from Department of Education
The American Center for Public Leadership (ACPL) at Southeastern University (SEU) has been awarded a $1.12 million American…
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners
A homeless shelter and services provider in Lakeland now wants to move to a new spot…
Polk County Commissioners Approve Tax Exemption to New Business to Build $2 Billion Data Center
More than 50 new full-time jobs, each with an annual wage 200 percent greater than the…
Fire Return to NAIA FCS, Host Reinhardt at Victory Field
For the first time since 2017-and for the first time ever at Victory Field-No. 15 Southeastern…
Former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO stole $81K from association
The former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO was arrested on grand theft, the Polk…
Polk County Felon Convicted At Trial For Assaulting Deputy U.S. Marshal With A Firearm
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Myles Andrew Strickland (36, Bartow)…
Chocolate Coconut Icing/Mousse
This delicious whipped dessert is made using only two ingredients – canned coconut cream & a…
Deported Multiple Times, Man Lands Back In Jail After Punching Co-Worker
A 42-year-old man, who authorities say is in the United States illegally and has been deported…
The story of Plato
Since 1991, Plato the Publixaurus has been Publix’s mascot. The company wanted to create a mascot…
Florida Poly drives $952M boost to Florida economy, new report finds
By Jesse Mendoza Florida Politics Florida Polytechnic University contributes more than $952 million in annual economic activity…
What an incredible day for the Morehead community and for the City of Lakeland
By Guy LaLonde Jr., City Commissioner Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the…
Record Breaking Wind Gust!!
By Denis Phillips, Chief Meteorologist, Tampa Bay 28 In post-storm analysis, it was discovered that Hurricane…
Lakeland muralist says changes to city art Art Infusion program hurts artists and businesses
A Lakeland mural artist says recent changes to a city program are shutting down opportunities for…