The frustration regarding animal services and the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program in Polk County has been a long-standing and intense point of contention between local advocates and county leadership.

The core of the issue lies in a “buck-passing” dynamic between the Board of County Commissioners…

Why should I support and vote for Matt The Welder?

Supporting Matt The Welder (born Matthew Taylor) is typically a choice made by those looking for…

It’s a fascinating narrative of “family ties vs. political lines.”

While J.D. Vance serves as Vice President under the Trump administration, his cousin—a resident of Polk…

JBT Marel opens renovated customer innovation center in Lakeland

JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE and Nasdaq Iceland:JBTM) unveiled a renovated Customer Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida,…

Last Friday, February 20, 2026, a significant power outage in downtown Lakeland provided a dramatic, unscripted twist for the Lakeland Community Theatre’s (LCT) production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Instead of taking a final bow early, the cast and crew turned a technical failure into…

Avelo Airlines using Lakeland as a hub extends 10-city route network

Avelo Airlines announced plans Wednesday to extend its flight schedule in multiple parts of Florida, including…

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the…

NASA abruptly adds a new step to its path to the moon landing

NASA on Friday announced an abrupt change to its pathway to getting astronauts back on the…

The Punk In The Park Road Show scheduled for May 2, 2026, has been Cancelled

The Punk In The Park Road Show scheduled for May 2, 2026, at the Central Florida…

Package Flagged In New York From India Leads to Arrest of Unlicensed Lakeland ‘Vet’

A Lakeland woman is behind bars after federal agents intercepted a shipment of veterinary sedatives from…

Lakeland man among four killed in deadly Cuba speedboat shootout

In the aftermath of the deadly boat shooting off the coast of Cuba, new information is emerging…

Pollution Notice

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…

USPS Opens Sorting and Delivery Center in Lakeland, Florida Showcases Updated Operations and Modern Workplace Enhancements

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today hosted a tour of its new Sorting and Delivery Center…

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