By Dr. Glenn Mollette President Donald Trump is obviously hated by some people on the planet. Anyone…
Month: March 2026
Watch “Sen. Sheehy and U.S. Capitol Police forcibly remove Marine vet protesting Iran war
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Dickens Notches 100th Career Victory, Southeastern Defeats Walsh In Home Opener
It didn’t take long for Southeastern Men’s Tennis to get rolling, cruising through doubles and coasting…
Fire Women’s Tennis Battles to Home Opener Victory Over NCAA DII Walsh
No. 4 Southeastern advanced to 4-2 this afternoon, dominating the bottom lines en route to a…
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone attack in Kuwait
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Pentagon released the final two names of the six U.S.…
Lakeland Fire Department’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team has successfully completed the 2026 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspection with zero discrepancies
The FAA conducts annual inspections to ensure airport fire crews meet strict federal standards for training,…
More than 45,000 animals have been euthanized at Polk County Animal Control since 2018
This graphic reflects publicly reported shelter intake and outcome data showing that more than 45,000 animals…
New AI Customer Service Agent for Lakeland Electric
That is correct! On March 2, 2026, the Lakeland City Commissioners unanimously approved a five-year agreement…
Mike Hickman and his wife, a couple from Lakeland, Florida, are finally safe after a week of being stranded in Dubai
That’s a harrowing story—especially the part about the drone strike hitting the exact spot where they…
Fire Return Home for Series with Peru State
Southeastern Baseball returns home this week as the Fire welcome Peru State to Lakeland for a…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in…
Impressive growth of Catapult, Lakeland’s primary business incubator
That headline refers to the impressive growth of Catapult, Lakeland’s primary business incubator, which recently announced…
‘Failed experiment:’ Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAs
If approved, HB 657 takes effect on July 1 After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating…
A Full-Circle Kiwanis Moment for Lakeland
Almost 25 years ago, Kiwanis stepped forward and provided the equipment for the very first playground…
New beach volleyball courts at Lake Gibson and George Jenkins high schools
Just in time for spring: new beach volleyball courts at Lake Gibson and George Jenkins high…
Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly tightens enrollment caps for out-of-state and international students at the state’s top-tier universities.
On March 3, 2026, the Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly…
Florida Southern College Canine Officer Takes Top Honors in Regional Competition
Florida Southern College’s Department of Campus Safety and Security is proud to announce that Canine Officer…
A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026
A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026, at the intersection of Winter…
4 Arrested for Stealing Thousands from local store
On January 12, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Officers were called to the Ulta store in…
Names of the soldiers killed in Kuwait
As of March 3, 2026, the Pentagon has identified four of the six U.S. Army Reserve…
IT’S NOT ABOUT POLITICS
By Van Yandell Romans 3: 10 & 12 “As it is written, There is none righteous,…
Fire Blank Calumet Twice in Tuesday Doubleheader
No. 19 Southeastern secured a doubleheader sweep of Calumet on Tuesday at the SEU Softball Field,…
Palmdale Oil Acquires Fleetwing in Florida
Palmdale Oil Company — a distributor of fuels, lubricants, chemicals, propane, and diesel exhaust fluids with…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that federal authorities unsealed a major indictment charging 11 individuals…
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointments: Rachelle Williamson, of Winter Haven, to serve as Judge…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire in Lakeland
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire off Ralph Road in Lakeland…
The push for Talbot House Ministries to move its campus has reached a critical stage
The push for Talbot House Ministries to move its campus has reached a critical stage. Following…
PCSO K-9 Chief: The end of an era
Retired PCSO K-9 Chief crossed over the rainbow bridge on Friday, February 27, 2026, at home…
An Eagle Lake woman is facing multiple felony charge
An Eagle Lake woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she carried out a…
Letter: The volunteer said something that stopped me in my tracks
By Merike Joosep The volunteer said something that stopped me in my tracks. “He’s not playing,”…
Construction Series Alert
Construction Series Alert : Exciting news for Polk County drivers. Construction of Central Polk Parkway is…
Earlier today, March 2, 2026, President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army service members during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House
Earlier today, March 2, 2026, President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army…
It’s true—Papa Johns recently confirmed the closing of 300 underperforming restaurants
It’s true—Papa Johns recently confirmed a major restructuring plan that includes closing 300 underperforming restaurants across…
In a significant move for labor relations in Florida, Senate Bill 1296 (SB 1296) advanced through its final committee stop on March 2, 2026
In a significant move for labor relations in Florida, Senate Bill 1296 (SB 1296) advanced through…
Six U.S. service members have been killed in action during the ongoing conflict with Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury
As of March 2, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that six U.S. service members…
That is fantastic news! A huge congratulations to Sergeant Chad Mumbauer. Being inducted into the Lake Gibson Hall of Fame
That is fantastic news! A huge congratulations to Sergeant Chad Mumbauer. Being inducted into a Hall…
A Grade Beyond The Grave
By Dr. Glenn Mollette James E. Webb was my first cousin, neighbor and friend. James was…
Movie Review – Scream 7
By Bob Garver “Scream” is easily my favorite horror franchise. It might be my favorite…
Recent reports from Lake Wales, Florida, indicate that two women have been arrested and charged following a criminal investigation into the misappropriation of funds from the Lake Wales Little League
Recent reports from Lake Wales, Florida, indicate that two women have been arrested and charged following…