What are policies for if they don’t even abide by their own set policies? This dog…
Month: February 2026
The Bonnet Springs Caribbean Carnival is one of the year’s best cultural celebrations
Get ready for a taste of island time. The 3rd Annual Caribbean Carnival is taking place…
U.S. Reps. Maxwell Frost & Darren Soto tell Kristi Noem not to open ICE facility in Central Florida
Two Democratic U.S. Reps. from Central Florida — Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto — have written a…
Medical procedure to be required for Florida high school athletes starting in July
A medical test will soon be required for all Florida high school student-athletes, thanks to new…
Florida officials find weed killer in popular bread brands
Florida health officials have detected glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, in several nationally distributed bread brands…
No. 8 Fire Women’s Tennis Drops Semifinal Match to No. 3 Lindsey Wilson
Saturday evening featured some of the best women’s tennis in the NAIA. The Fire battled in…
SEU Falls to No. 11 Keiser at the Furnace
SEU Men’s Basketball saw its two-game winning streak come to an end Saturday night as No.…
Fire Pull Away Late for Home Win Over Keiser
SEU Women’s Basketball clinched at least a share of the Sun Conference regular-season title Saturday evening,…
No. 3 SEU Splits Saturday Twinbill with No. 12 Oklahoma Wesleyan
A series between two nationally ranked programs lived up to its billing this weekend as No.…
No. 19 Fire Sweeps Bryan to Launch 2026 Campaign
No. 19 Southeastern Softball opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Friday, sweeping Bryan in an…
No.8 Fire Upset No. 4 William Carey at ITA Indoor Nationals
he No. 8 SEU Women’s Tennis team took to the hardcourts this afternoon, taking on the…
Fire Stack Qualifiers and Records at Gainesville Indoor Meet
Southeastern track & field turned in a strong showing at the Gainesville Indoor Classic, highlighted by…
No. 3 SEU Falls to No. 1 Life in AAC Showdown
No. 3 Southeastern came up short in a top-five AAC showdown, falling 27-15 to No. 1…
Lakeland Circle K clerk arrested for selling alcohol to 18-year old
PCSO deputies conducted another round of Operation Pop Top on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and their…
Mulberry Looks to Be Getting A New Dunkin’
Back in 2006, Dunkin’ Donuts launched a memorable campaign around the slogan “America Runs on Dunkin’.”…
Three Lake Gibson High School grads will participate in Super Bowl LX
Lake Gibson High School is built on its values. “We are proud of our culture,” Lake…
Suspect illegally in the U.S. from Turkey arrested and charged with five felonies
A suspect who is in the country illegally from Turkey was arrested by the Polk County…
Minister Found Shen Yun ‘Inspirational and Uplifting’
Following a performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts, William Burris said he was deeply moved by…
Polk County is facing a serious animal welfare crisis and there are clear, proven solutions
By Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL This list outlines the major structural issues advocates have…
Polk County tax preparer sentenced for defrauding the IRS for nearly $13 million
A Polk County tax preparer is facing nearly five years in prison for falsifying tax returns…
6 EASY TUNA MEALS YOU CAN MAKE ANY DAY
Budget-friendly. High protein. Pantry staples. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, and family meals. TUNA CASSEROLE…
LPD K9 Mako’s last shift before a well-deserved retirement!!
K9 Mako’s last shift before a well-deserved retirement!! Thank you for keeping our community safe, Mako!
Sandvik Leads No. 3 SEU to Shutout of No. 12 OKWU
No. 3 Southeastern turned in a controlled, pressure-filled performance against No. 12 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday…
“Flipping for Charities” – Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival
We are excited to announce that the upcoming festival will be held at Sun ‘N Fun…
President Donald J. Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov to Bring Lower Drug Prices to American Patients
HISTORIC LAUNCH TO LOWER DRUG PRICES FOR AMERICAN PATIENTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the launch…
New LEGO Trade Program at Inklings Book Shoppe
In addition to accepting books, games, toys, and puzzles, we will also now be accepting complete…
12-Time Award-Winning Mac & Cheese Truck Featured at Foodees Lakeland Event
JJ’s Comfort Kitchen, a 12-time award-winning food truck specializing in mac & cheese and comfort food,…
City of Lakeland to Host Second Annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool
Get ready to make a splash at the second annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9…
Polk State College appoints Dr. Anne B. Kerr as interim President
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to appoint Anne B. Kerr,…
Once-a-Week Watering Limits in Polk County Starting Feb. 8
The Southwest Florida Water Management District voted on January 27 to limit lawn irrigation to one day a…
Kathleen Community Meeting to Discuss Future North Lakeland Government Center
Polk County Commissioner Michael Scott will host a community meeting to discuss the future North Lakeland…
HOW TO HELP ANIMAL ADVOCACY IN POLK COUNTY
We’ve had many new members join who want to help but aren’t sure where to start:…
Four students from Tenoroc High School’s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric
Four students from Tenoroc High School‘s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric, and…
Is God Dead? Discrepancies?
Critics often ask, “Why was there not more written between the resurrection and the writing of…
COLLECTOR STREETS PAVING PROJECTS (UPDATED)
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling…
Kathleen Road extension in US budget bill
Funding for two Lakeland projects is included in the appropriations bill passed Feb. 3 by the…
Polk County buys land for a new northwest government center
Renewing vehicle registrations or obtaining a marriage license should become more convenient in the future for residents of Polk County’s northwest region. A new government center,…
Wow, I wasn’t expecting this type of comment from a taxpayer-funded public servant
Editorial Bill Braswell is an elected Polk County Commissioner