On March 6, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a definitive ultimatum to the Iranian government, stating…
Day: March 6, 2026
Scholarship created in honor of Polk County soldier killed in Kuwait at Florida Southern College
Captain Cody A. Khork, a 35-year-old Lakeland native and graduate of Florida Southern College (FSC), who…
Enchanted Parks acquires multiple Six Flags properties
It’s official: the “Enchanted Parks” rumors that have been swirling in the coaster community since January…
No. 10 Fire Collect Pair of Wins to Open Gulf Shores Invitational
No. 10 Southeastern opened play at the Gulf Shores Invitational on Friday with a pair of…
Fire Launch Four Homers in 16-6 Run-Rule Win Over Peru State
No. 8 Southeastern used a late offensive surge and a walk-off blast from Charlie Collins to secure a…
Lakeland Fire Station 1 crew hosted the City of Lakeland, FL – Government Citizens Academy last night
Lakeland Fire Station 1 crew hosted the City of Lakeland, FL – Government Citizens Academy last…
This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
It is indeed that time of year again. This Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.,…
Kissimmee police lieutenant, ‘sergeant of the year,’ arrested for misusing surveillance video
The situation you’re referring to involves Lacey Santone, a recently promoted Kissimmee Police Lieutenant who was…
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana. This…
LPD has arrested Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., 23, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Steven Michael Magee outside Wally’s Pool Hall in Lakeland
Police have arrested Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., 23, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old…
Polk State Basketball’s Dailey, McCray earn All-Conference honors
Polk State Basketball ended the regular season as the only FCSAA Division I program with two…
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, successfully drew over 800 students from 18 high schools
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo…
Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility
Williams joined with Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland leaders to break ground on a new…
A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love
A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love. The…
SEU Earns At-Large Bid to NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship
Southeastern Men’s Basketball has earned an at-large bid to the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship, returning…