A changing of the guard is officially underway for two of Lakeland’s primary economic engines. Christin…
Day: May 21, 2026
“The Majestic Red-Tailed Hawk”
By Van Yandell John 1: 1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was…
Florida teacher hanging Black baby doll from TV
Here is a summary of what happened and the current status of the situation: The Incident…
Movies filmed in and around Lakeland
Lakeland and the surrounding towns in Polk County have served as the backdrop for several major…
USPS launches National Mailbox Improvement Week: make these changes
The United States Postal Service (USPS) designates the third week of May as National Mailbox Improvement…
Free Screenings Saturday — ECGs Are Now Required for High School Athletes
Beginning July 1, Florida will require electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings for all first-time high school athletes, in accordance with…
Avelo brings back two popular routes out of Lakeland for 2026 holidays
Great news for local travelers looking to book their winter getaways early! Avelo Airlines officially extended…
NOAA calls for below average hurricane season for first time since 2015
Yes, they did! NOAA released its initial seasonal outlook today, and for the first time in…
Multiple Food Service Jobs Now Hiring
The local food service landscape has a wide variety of open positions right now, ranging from…
Proposed Hallam Drive development raises fears of flooding and traffic
The proposed development at 1212 Hallam Drive has officially stepped into the spotlight, immediately sparking familiar…
What Killed the Fish at Lake Hollingsworth?
The fish kill at Lake Hollingsworth was caused by a completely natural “perfect storm” of environmental…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know an eleven-month-old baby was rescued from human trafficking in Brazil…