This is a major leadership shift for Lakeland’s aviation community. After a highly successful tenure guiding…
Day: June 16, 2026
DeSantis signs 5 public safety bills into Florida law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety and law enforcement bills into law at the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a status update on Florida fatherhood? Here’s…
Orlando Health Lakeland to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Polk County
The massive economic injection from the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is an absolute…
Letter: The current rabies case is a direct consequence of the failure of county leadership, and should prompt an important question: Why does Polk County Animal Control neither endorse nor support Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR)?
In a recent Ledger story, “Rabies-infected cat attacks five people and puppy in North Lakeland,” is…
Conservation-minded Republican Kelly Quinn takes on Polk Commissioner Rick Wilson
The primary challenge for Polk County Commission District 2 is shaping up to be a fascinating…
Movie Review – Disclosure Day
By Bob Garver All-time-great director Steven Spielberg is back with a film built around one…
“Freedom and to be an American”
Matthew 24: 14 “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world…
Church, Women, Wonder and Why?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The National Council of Churches says 15,000 churches are expected to close…
WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES CLINICAL HIRING EVENT ON JUNE 22, 2026
Watson Clinic’s Human Resources department will host a second Clinical Hiring Event on Monday, June 22, from 5 pm…
LGBTQ+ youth have hope, but not for America’s future
By Trimmel Gomes Public News Service As Pride Month events unfold across Florida, a new report found LGBTQ+ youth are struggling…