Ivorie, our beloved, 7-month-old goofball pup, is still awaiting her forever home. Her sister, Hazel, was…
Month: January 2026
Ringing in the New Year in the cutest way.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! At 12:06 AM, we welcomed the first…
Polk Senior Games Registration Officially Open
Provided by Polk Senior Games Registration is officially open for the Polk Senior Games! Polk Senior…
This ‘superfruit’ could be Florida’s newest crop contains up to 100 times more vitamin C than oranges
A “superfruit” that thrives in the Caribbean, South and Central America, and is valued for its…
Minute Maid Ramp Road Two Closure Postponed Due to Adjacent Roadway Improvement Project
The 39-day roadway closure scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, on Minute…
Retired Lakeland officer arrested for making threats over parking ticket at Publix
A retired law enforcement officer who spent decades working in Polk County has found himself behind…
Publix Announces First Quarter 2026 Dividend
The Publix board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 11.05 cents per share on its…
Publix recall update: Customers urged to return products
The latest recalls by Publix—covering both Rice & Pigeon Peas and Maple Walnut Coffee Cake—underscore the importance of accurate labeling…
Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients Sauce Chow Mein Instructions Mix the cornflour and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl.…
Stolen Motorcycle – Can you help with information?
A 2026 black Kawasaki ZX6R with Florida tag SDLP61 was stolen in the early morning hours…
‘Not in my neighborhood’: Lakeland Planning Board Blocks Talbot House Move to Memorial
Lakeland’s Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 on Dec. 16 to block Talbot House Ministries from relocating its homeless…
Is God Dead? More Evidence
More is almost always better. That is certainly the case when investigating Jesus’s life, death, and…
SEU Extends Win Streak to 11 with 87–72 Victory
SEU Men’s Basketball continued its dominant run to open the new year on Thursday afternoon, pulling…
Crash with Injuries Causes Roadblock on Kathleen Rd
A vehicle crash with injuries and an active roadblock was reported late Thursday morning along the…
WhiteSands Publishes New Educational Resource on Website Addressing the Risks of Combining Eliquis and Alcohol
WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Lakeland has published a new in-depth educational resource on its website examining…
The Cosmo Project Volunteers Help Serve the Homeless
By Mike Carrano Thank you to Hannah Hendry and Missy Scott for getting out there and…