Elon Musk’s first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable chip payload

The first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable…

Polk private school athletes face $400 fee to play for public schools

Polk County Public Schools announced this policy to align with a recently passed Florida law (SB…

The Lakeland Public Library system is leaning heavily into prehistoric fun for its 2026 summer programming, creating a “Jurassic Polk” experience

The Lakeland Public Library system is leaning heavily into prehistoric fun for its 2026 summer programming,…

The shifting landscape of municipal proclamations across Polk County has become a major point of discussion, reflecting a broader statewide pushback on diversity initiatives

Over the last few years, the traditional practice of local governments issuing symbolic recognitions for LGBTQ+…

Retired Lakeland cops say pensions aren’t keeping up with inflation

That is a very real, frustrating struggle, and it is a massive talking point for retired…

Central Florida Ford Dealership Celebrates Multiple Awards: Wins President’s Awards for 27th Time

Bartow Ford Company, who celebrated 78 years in business on April 1, has more reasons to…

Farmers Market CLOSED on July 4

The Downtown Farmers Curb Market will take a brief break on Saturday, July 4, as we…

ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Pivot Signals Big Shift in Animal Welfare

By Ed Boks After years of focusing on managing shelter overcrowding, one of the nation’s most…

The 78th Annual Lakeland Open water ski tournament was held from June 6 to June 7, 2026, at the iconic Ski Paradise in Mulberry

This historic tournament—one of the longest-running continuous water ski competitions in the United States—marks a poignant…