“𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.” “𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆.” That was her response when they…
Month: January 2026
SEU Taps Gabriel Sitibaldi to Lead Men’s Soccer Program
Southeastern University Director of Athletics Drew Watson has announced the hiring of Gabriel Sitibaldi as the new head…
Trash Talk!
Solid Waste Made Simple. Start the year off right with a few helpful reminders about solid waste,…
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters tackle winter storm
The Hurricane Hunters are flying into this weekend’s winter storm to gather data, aiming to enhance…
Kait’s Unsafe Space: INSANE! I was CHARGED with a FEDERAL CRIME by the National Park Service
INSANE! I was CHARGED with a FEDERAL CRIME by the National Park Service in St. Augustine…
PUBLIC NOTICE: COLLECTOR STREETS PAVING PROJECTS
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling…
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches ‘legacy’ home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending…
Southeastern Earns Road Win at No. 5 Ave Maria
Southeastern Men’s Basketball earned a solid road victory on Wednesday night, defeating No. 5 Ave Maria…
Defense Fuels No. 25 Fire in 67–47 Win at Ave Maria
No. 25 Southeastern turned in a complete road performance on Wednesday evening, pulling away for a…
Hot dog brand Nathan’s to be sold for $450 million
Pork producer Smithfield Foods on Wednesday said that it will buy hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous for $450…
Florida SNAP recipients will not be able to buy these foods starting April
Changes will be coming down the line for Florida SNAP benefit recipients this coming spring, affecting…
Letter – 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗
By Cindy Dorman 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 and work collaboratively to…
Florida man caught with 81 gallons of moonshine in Alabama traffic stop
A Florida man is under arrest after police say he was stopped on an Alabama roadway…
Lakeland Fire Department Competes in RIT Competition
Two Lakeland Fire Department Rapid Intervention Teams competed in the nation’s only Fire Service Rapid Intervention…
Congratulations Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Bobby Bohn
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners recognized Battalion Chief Bobby Bohn…
BREAKING NEWS: A train is experiencing technical issues and is blocking the intersection
— 6:00 p.m. Polk County Fire Rescue has confirmed that the train is experiencing technical issues…
Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the opening of 46 new criminal investigations and the issuance…
Lakeland bakery among semifinalists for James Beard Awards
The semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, and several Florida restaurants…
Avelo Airlines unveils its summer flights from Lakeland International Airport
Avelo Airlines released its summer flight schedule out of Lakeland International Airport on Jan. 20. Travelers can…
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there’s one spot…
Over 100,000 animals killed in the last 20 years under the current leadership at Polk County Animal Control
By Polk Save In Polk County, Florida, they make up the rules as they go to…
Fort Meade man facing 16 felony child pornography charges
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a Fort Meade man is facing 16 felony charges after…
A Trip Across the Desert
By Van Yandell Matthew 2: 13 “And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the…
Polk among top five Florida counties with the highest foreclosures
Here is Foreclosure Defense Network’s take on the top five Florida counties with the highest foreclosures.…
Bonnet Springs Park 5K is back on Saturday March 28
The Bonnet Springs Park 5K, in partnership with the Lakeland Runners Club, is back on Saturday,…
K-9 Quilt of Honor presented to Sergeant Skillman and K-9 Mako
Thank you to the Ladies of the Lake Quilters Club of Lakeland for honoring Sergeant Skillman…
Fire Face No. 5 Ave Maria, Return Home to Host Florida Memorial
SEU men’s basketball continues Sun Conference play this week with a two-game stretch that begins on…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know the former president and CEO of the Florida Coalition Against…
New Universal Studios coaster will be Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
A Fast & Furious-themed roller coaster is the project that’s going up at Universal Studios Florida theme park.…
Who is running for Florida governor in 2026?
The race for Florida’s governor in November’s election has gotten even more crowded with two more candidates, Republican Jay…
Update: Fire in service bay at Ford dealer in Winter Haven burns 20 vehicles
UPDATE: A fire burned about 20 cars and engulfed the entire service bay at Jarrett-Gordon Ford…
Pop-up Pantry tomorrow in South Lakeland
Pop-up Pantry tomorrow in South Lakeland. Dear Lakelanders, we will see you tomorrow at 5 pm…
Winter Haven Fire responds to a fire at Jarrett Gordon Ford
The Winter Haven Fire Dept, the Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Fire are on…
Former fire chief sues Polk County, alleging racial discrimination
A civil rights lawsuit filed over the summer by an attorney representing former Polk County Fire Chief Hezedean Smith alleges…
Polk County Injury Crash SR-570
Vehicle 1, a Lexus SUV, driven by a 52-year-old Palm Harbor man, was traveling eastbound on…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Schedules Hiring Event
Orlando Health Watson Clinic and Lakeland Highlands Hospital will hold a hiring event on Saturday, January…
No. 25 Fire Carry Momentum Into Key Sun Conference
No. 25 Southeastern Women’s Basketball continues Sun Conference play this week with a two-game slate, opening…
Publix acquires 4 more shopping centers in Central Florida
Publix has acquired six new properties after a multimillion-dollar deal last week, according to a representative…
Popeyes mega-franchisee with 130+ stores collapses into bankruptcy
A mega-operator behind more than 130 Popeyes restaurants in the Southeast has fallen into Chapter 11,…
SEU Cheer Takes Fourth at UCA Nationals
The Southeastern University cheer team turned in a historic performance over the weekend, recording the best…