On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Lakeland City Commission voted 6-1 to approve a 10-year stormwater…
Month: May 2026
Feral Cat Laws in Florida: What Caretakers and Residents Need to Know
Florida is home to one of the largest feral cat populations in the United States, and…
Publix’s executive chairman to step down
Publix Super Markets Executive Chairman and former CEO Todd Jones is retiring from the company after…
Remembering Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens holds a special place in the history of Central Florida. Long before the giant…
Polk man accused of abusing boy, 5, to ‘beat the gay’ out of him
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Andre Brown Jr. of…
Current law just isn’t working!
SHOCKING! Chico Cabrera, a repeat, cold-blooded animal killer, walked away with barely a slap on his…
Lakeland City Commission officially approved the construction budget for the new Fire Station #8
BIG NEWS for northwest Lakeland! This morning, on International Firefighters Day, the Lakeland City Commission officially…
Residential Structure Fire on Bert Street
Update: A person and two dogs died in the fire Lakeland Fire Department responded to a…
Florida Southern College (FSC) awarded Lakeland Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley an honorary doctorate
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Florida Southern College (FSC) awarded Lakeland Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley an…
Fire Capture Seventh Sun Conference Tournament Title
Southeastern closed out Championship Sunday with a 14-8 win over St. Thomas to secure the Sun…
Swan City Roller Derby
What a great matchup between Swan City and Tampa Roller Derby Sea Sirens last night! Congrats…
Letter: TNR drastically decreases euthanasia and shelter intake
By Polk Save Dear Polk County Commissioners and Sheriff Judd, TNR drastically decreases euthanasia and shelter…
GREEN FLAMES EXPLODE University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg Marine Science Lab
A major fire broke out at the University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg campus yesterday…
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Sheriff Grady Judd mocks MAGA influencer as he busts him in human trafficking sting: ‘Influence that’
Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results of a massive multi-agency undercover operation titled “Polk Around and…
La Piñata, is a new Mexican restaurant coming to 850 S. Tennessee Ave. by the end of summer 2026
That is a great addition to the neighborhood! It’s taking over the old Patio 850 spot…
All Spirit Airlines flights have been canceled. How to get refunds, rebook
As of May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines has officially ceased all operations and canceled all scheduled…
For the first time ever, the Downtown Farmers Curb Market is heading to the ballpark!
Join us on Saturday, May 9th, at Joker Marchant Stadium (Publix Field) for a unique evening that brings…
Our Wonderful Police Dept does it again!
‘Welfare Check’ on Couple Sleeping in Car Ends in Arrest Lakeland Police get a call: two…
The Riddle: Why are my Spouse Benefits less than half?
Probably the most common fallacy about SS spouse benefits is the belief that a spouse always…
Publix may need 100 jobs in Polk to qualify for tax break
An upcoming vote by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners could shift the terms of…
Trump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares shutdown
As of today, May 1, 2026, Spirit Airlines is on the absolute precipice of a total…
Lakeland Gang Members Charged With 38 Car Burglaries, Gun Thefts.
Six identified gang members were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) in an operation…
President Trump visited The Villages, Florida
President Trump visited The Villages, Florida, earlier today, May 1, 2026, for his first public appearance…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office makes 266 arrests during human trafficking and child predator enforcement operation “Polk Around and Find Out”
During a multi-day-long joint-agency undercover human trafficking and child predator operation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
A bomb threat, and Air Force Two at Lakeland Interntional Airport?
Yes, there was a bomb threat at the Lakeland Linder International Airport this morning, May 1,…
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) is officially opening “Folklore & Fairytales: The Fantastical World of Andrea Dezsö” on Saturday, May 2
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) is officially opening “Folklore & Fairytales: The…
Five Polk State Baseball players named to All-Citrus Conference Team
After a fifth 30-win season in six years, Polk State Baseball was well-represented on the All-Citrus…
DeSantis signs bill that deals blow to public sector unions
Governor Ron DeSantis signed new legislation today, May 1, 2026, that places stricter requirements on public…
House Passes Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
The House of Representatives passed the legislation you are referring to yesterday, April 30, 2026. As…
Is God Dead? Is Christianity a Copycat?
Is Christianity just a copycat religion? Many critics answer, “Yes,” and argue that much of the…
MOTHER PLAYED A BABY GRAND
By Van Yandell James 1: 17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down…
Chicken & Noodles Crock Pot
Creamy, hearty, and pure comfort — the kind of dinner you look forward to all day.…