Recent data confirms that Lakeland, Florida, has become one of the most pressured foreclosure markets in…
Day: March 13, 2026
Over the past 9 months, citizens have provided testimony — some under oath — raising concerns about Polk County Animal Control 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 · 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
By Maria Consuelo Barrero This video begins a compilation series highlighting some of those statements. In…
Chestnut Road Scheduled to Close March 16
A portion of Chestnut Road in Lakeland will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 16,…
Forever Elvis ’73
An Elvis Presley Tribute featuring Dwight IcenhowerJoin us at the historic Polk Theatre where Elvis himself performed…
What’s the big deal about Matt the Welder??
President’s message: Conni Brunni Patriots prefer honest competition in elections—not coronations. In fact, the monarchy system…
As of mid-March 2026, Janard Dominic Childs remains at large and is the subject of an active manhunt by the Lakeland Police Department
An arrest warrant was issued for Childs, 34, following a fatal shooting on February 22, 2026,…
They say that winning once is a dream; winning twice is a statement. Well, for senior wrestler Raymond Shaw, a statement was definitely made!
This past weekend, Raymond cemented himself in GJHS and Polk County Athletic history by winning his…
The appointment of a former school principal to lead a Lakeland art museum has created a domino effect for Polk County Public Schools
Kevin LeVine, the principal at Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland since 2020, has shifted…
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year! This year’s theme is “Red, White & Blue at 52”
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year!…
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service senior center
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service…
Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded Air Force One during the September 11 attacks, served as the keynote speaker for a major fundraising event in Lakeland
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded…