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Day: January 16, 2026
Get Rich In College Sports?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The top 25 highest-paid college athletes by NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)…
No. 3 Fire Downs Brewton-Parker, 33-3, on Senior Night
On a night they celebrated their senior class, No. 3 Southeastern delivered a commanding performance, rolling…
ICE in Central Florida: What we know about ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
If you’ve noticed a heavy law enforcement presence at local motels today, you aren’t imagining it.…
Ninjago Weekends to unleash powerful fun at Legoland Florida
Event runs select dates starting Jan. 17 Legoland Florida Resort is celebrating 15 years of Lego Ninjago…
Rep. Byron Donalds Received Mercy After Two Arrests. Now, He’s Making Sentences Tougher For D.C. Youth
By Emily Kennard NOTUS Republican Rep. Byron Donald scored a major legislative victory this week against “soft-on-crime…
Mattel indoor water park: Plans filed for Orlando location
Mattel, a toy and entertainment company, is moving forward with plans to bring an indoor water…
Lakeland homeless Shelters Prepare for Cold Temperatures Lasting through Jan 21
With lows hovering near freezing, shelters will operate above normal capacity to protect those experiencing homelessness.…
Artemis II Rollout
NASA’s integrated SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission are…
Polk State’s Media Relations Manager earns national recognition as Sports Information Director of the Month
From his roots as a Polk County native and Florida State University alum, to his seasoned…
Are Lakeland’s beloved swans at risk?
Yes, Lakeland’s swans are at risk, primarily from the ongoing, widespread bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak, which has…
Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project – Josephine Street Closure
The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk…
Rockridge Road Closure Scheduled Jan. 23
Rockridge Road will close to through traffic at U.S. Highway 98 in North Lakeland at 7…
The Flamingo Bean Co. Looks to Be Opening Brick-and-Mortar Cafe
The Flamingo Bean Co., a small-batch roaster founded in Lakeland in 2023, looks to be opening…
19 States and Cities with the Most Foreclosures in America Today (Starting With Florida)
Foreclosure activity is rising across America, but the numbers do not indicate anything like a crisis.…
Celebrate 90 years of Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland
Grab your ball caps, sunscreen, and hot dog money: The Detroit Tigers’ Spring Training returns to Publix Field…
Revival IV Lounge Chooses Lakeside Village for Inaugural Location in Lakeland
Franchise owner Amber Sexton selects 460,000 square foot super-regional lifestyle center in Lakeland based on like-minded…
Lakeland’s new mayor Sara Roberts McCarley settles in
Just over a week into her term, Lakeland’s new mayor is hitting the ground running. Mayor…
THE COSMO PROJECT gave out a lot of jackets and Blankets to people in the street
By Mike Carrano It was a successful night. We gave out a lot of jackets and…
Commercial Vehicle Fire
FHP Troopers responded to a commercial vehicle fire that led to the complete closure of southbound…
Join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the LPD Motor Team!
Please join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the Motor Team! We have…
Clothing Drive
Please join us for Kindness in Action, a community clothing drive that supports individuals and families…