The inaugural Fuego Festival successfully transformed downtown Lakeland into a vibrant hub of Latin culture. If…
Month: April 2026
FDOT has several significant nighttime detours scheduled for the I-4 and SR 33 interchange in Lakeland starting this Monday
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has several significant nighttime detours scheduled for the I-4 and…
Lakeland CRA Launches Mural Passport to Celebrate Local Art and Drive Community Engagement
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce the launch of the Lakeland CRA…
Over 200 cats per month killed for no reason
Polk County Animal Control statistics through March. Great job by the rescues who are pulling animals…
Coming soon to the Old Hooters location at 3437 Florida Ave S
Coming soon to the Old Hooters location at 3437 Florida Ave S in Lakeland (permits have…
The LDDA and the Talbot House
The LDDA stands for the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. Essentially, it is the organization responsible for…
Public Notice Section of Lake Hollingsworth Dr. to be resurfaced
WHO: Contractors on behalf of the City of Lakeland WHAT: City of Lakeland roadway resurfacing and…
Polk County Burn Ban Repealed
Polk County is no longer under a burn ban. The burn ban, which went into effect…
A Portion of Azalea Court Scheduled to Close April 27
A portion of Azalea Court in Lakeland will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27,…
Coming soon Tesla car dealership
Coming soon to Lakeland 3606 Hwy 98 N (Lakeland Square Mall), the old movie theatre property…
2 new businesses coming to Hwy 540A near Lakeland Highlands
2 new businesses coming to Hwy 540A near Lakeland Highlands, as permits have been pulled for…
Talbot House Announces Withdrawal From De Novo Hearing Scheduled for April 20
This withdrawal marks a major turning point in the years-long effort to relocate the city’s largest…
Ethics issues with two City Commissioners
Both Commissioners Ashley C. Troutman and Terry Coney have ethical issues with Monday’s vote about Talbot…
Lakeland Fire and Police Service calls on TALBOT HOUSE and the SURROUNDING AREA (½ MILE)
Sources: City of Lakeland, Lakeland PD, Lakeland Fire Department, Commissioner Agenda C-1-A, Current and Former Employees…
CDC warns rotavirus at high levels in the U.S., with life-threatening symptoms for kids
The recent reports regarding rotavirus are definitely concerning, especially given the spike in detections over the…
The federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Taylor Cadle against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and two detectives is currently moving forward in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
The lawsuit, which gained significant attention following its filing in October 2025, centers on a 2016…
Please join us on May 19th
Please join us on May 19th. Speak at the BOCC meeting—you will have 3 minutes. We…
Car Seat Recall Alert
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26C003 Synopsis : Graco Children’s Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida once again ranks among the highest in the…
Talbot House Ministries needs to be more transparent
Maria Cruz, the executive director of Talbot House Ministries, refuses to be transparent when it comes…
Thunderbirds arrive back in Lakeland to kick off SUN ‘n FUN 2026
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have officially touched down at Lakeland Linder International Airport to headline…
Man dies in dirt-bike accident at Bone Valley ATV Park in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal dirt-bike accident that occurred yesterday, Monday,…
Iran and Global Uncertainty
By Dr. Glenn Mollette A cloud of uncertainty has settled over the world. The Iran war…
A time to speak and a time to be silent
As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical…
Florida doctor charged after removing wrong organ, resulting in patient’s death
In a significant legal update, a Florida doctor was arrested and charged yesterday, April 13, 2026,…
Movie Review – The Drama
By Bob Garver Good news, grown-ups, even though most of the screens at your local…
Florida Polytechnic University has officially named Derek Lower as its first-ever athletic director
Florida Polytechnic University has officially named Derek Lower as its first-ever athletic director, marking a major…
Citrus Connection Launches Bus Pass Program to Help Residents Get to Court
Citrus Connection just officially announced this partnership on April 13, 2026, with the pilot program set…
Sun ‘n Fun 2026 kicks off April 14: What to know before you go
The 52nd Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo is officially taking flight this Tuesday, April 14,…
3rd rabies case confirmed in Polk County
The third rabies case for 2026 has been confirmed in Polk County as of April 11,…
Talbot House and sex offenders and predators
Based on reports from a November 2019 Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover operation regarding registered sex…