Over the weekend, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
Day: May 18, 2026
Introducing Your 2026 Miss Auburndale Court!
The Auburndale Chamber of Commerce is beyond proud to present the incredible young ladies who will…
Cuba Is Considering Using Hundreds of Military Drones To Strike US Targets
Major intelligence reports that just surfaced on May 17, 2026, regarding Cuba’s drone program. According to…
How free is the free state of Florida when so many things are banned?
The paradox of the “Free State of Florida” is one of the most fiercely debated topics…
Keep the change. Pennies have been ‘discontinued’ in Florida
You’re right on the money—literally! It’s wild to think about, but the U.S. Mint did officially…
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments in Polk
Kevin Kohl, of Lake Wales, to serve as Judge on the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge…
PCSO Deputy With Cowboy Hat In Hand Wrangles Large Gator
Talk about a quintessential “only in Florida” moment—and right in Polk County’s backyard, no less! The…
Movie Review – Mortal Kombat II and Obsession
By Bob Garver With “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Michael” still ruling the domestic…
Lakeland City Commission voted to approve redevelopment of the former Wedgewood golf course
The long-running debate over the redevelopment of the former Wedgewood golf course reached a major milestone…
The Winn-Dixie Company celebrated two new Winn-Dixie stores in Lakeland
The transition from Harveys Supermarket marks another step in the Winn-Dixie Company’s ongoing transformation and continued…
Pabst Shuts Down Schlitz Beer After 177 Years of Continuous Production
End of an era for a true titan of American brewing history. Pabst Brewing Company officially…
Canady Returns to Lakeland Public Library for Mobile Office Hours
State Representative Jennifer Canady’s recurring constituent outreach. The mobile office hours are held on the third…
Eczema cream recalled over risk of ‘life-threatening’ staph infection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide recall for a specific over-the-counter eczema cream…
Families Struggle to Find Affordable Adult Day Care
The reality facing many families right now is incredibly tough. As the population in Polk County…
New Donut Shop Looks to Be Opening in Lakeland
It looks like the local food scene is buzzing! Public plan-review documents were just submitted for…