The City of Lakeland, in partnership with United Way of Central Florida, Age Friendly Lakeland, Home Instead, local emergency preparedness…
Month: May 2026
Red, White & KABOOM!
The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Florida red snapper season erupts into chaos as judge blocks permits
It is an absolute mess for offshore anglers right now. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Parents of teens involved in ‘takeovers’ to face charges, Polk County sheriff says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has made it clear that local law enforcement will not tolerate…
Letter: Against the Grain …Wedgewood
By City Commissioner Guy LaLonde, Jr Against the Grain……..Wedgewood Monday morning, I cast the lone “NO”…
Florida Southern College Women’s Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Finals
They absolutely crushed it! The No. 2 ranked Moccasins punched their ticket to the NCAA Division…
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) just announced that backpacks are banned at all PCPS school sites for the final week of the school year
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, backpacks are banned at all PCPS school sites for the final…
Central Florida Health Care officially opened its second Mulberry location to patients on May 7, 2026
Central Florida Health Care officially opened its second Mulberry location to patients on May 7, 2026.…
Suncoast Credit Union gives $50,000 to Polk Education Foundation
They did! It’s a great piece of news for local schools. Suncoast Credit Union recently announced…
Lakeland server steals customer’s debit card info to make nearly $900 in spa, cosmetic purchases
This recent incident was just announced by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Here is what happened…
Street corn cups
Street corn cups are the kind of snack that turn simple corn into something people will…
New Succession Plan at LEDC and Catapult
A changing of the guard is officially underway for two of Lakeland’s primary economic engines. Christin…
“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…
Polk County Animal Control: Real Reform or Better PR?
On May 19, 2026, Animal Advocates noticed a major shift in tone from Polk County Commissioners.…
OnlyFans model left terrified after alleged harassment from Florida man
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Rickey Collins of Winter Haven, Florida, after he allegedly…
This is developing news out of downtown Lakeland today
A person was found dead on a bench at Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland the morning…
US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms
The U.S. Air Force just officially unveiled an ambitious new proposal called Project Able Baker to…
New FWC rules on fishing licenses draw criticism
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is facing sharp pushback from tourists, bait and…
CDC confirms one American working in Congo tested positive for Ebola
The CDC and the medical missionary organization Serge confirmed that Dr. Peter Stafford, an American physician…
Remembering the Orange Bird
It is a classic piece of Florida lore. While many associate the Orange Bird strictly with…
Ebola is spreading concern once again across Africa and US health officials are now stepping in
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
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…