Two Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers surrendered themselves to the Osceola County Jail following a major…
Day: June 17, 2026
There’s a new king of fast food in the U.S., ending Chick-fil-A’s reign
It is official—Jersey Mike’s Subs has taken the crown. According to the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction…
Why did Polk County Animal Control kill my four loving cats, then apologize for it
By Tracy Jillard On 6/6. I was taken to the hospital (where I stayed for a…
Florida Hospitals’ “Dumping” Patients: A Humanitarian Crisis on the Streets that is still going on today
The phrase we are referencing highlights a deeply challenging and heartbreaking issue that has significantly impacted…
Papa John’s closes stores in Florida, plans to close hundreds more
Papa John’s is currently executing a major restructuring plan to trim its footprint, and Florida is…
Pizza Hut was sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Yum! Brands officially announced that they have entered into definitive agreements to sell the Pizza Hut…
Public Notice: Emergency Utility Repair on Lakeland Highlands Road
The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department has begun emergency repair work on a suspected leak…
Former Faith Lutheran Church Sold for $1.4 Million and Will Become a Center for Teen Mothers
That is a huge win for local community support services. It is an incredible adaptive reuse…
Deputies identify 23-year-old pilot killed in Polk County plane crash
The local aviation community is mourning the loss of Michael “Cole” Robinson, a 23-year-old Lakeland resident…
Florida forecast calls for beneficial, flooding rain from Tropical Storm Arthur
Tropical Storm Arthur has officially formed as the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.…
Avelo Airlines has officially extended its flight schedule
Avelo Airlines has officially extended its flight schedule, giving travelers a much longer window to lock…
Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast as first named Atlantic storm of 2026 hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. Tropical Storm Arthur formed on the morning of June…
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban
After tracking the weather and analyzing the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average, Polk County officials…
START YOUR ENGINES! LEGO® F1® ANNOUNCED AS LEGO® FESTIVAL 2026 THRILL ZONE HEADLINER AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
LEGO Festival 2026 hits top speed as LEGOLAND® Florida Resort today reveals LEGO® F1® will headline…
Classic breakfast chain jumping into sizzling Highland City market
That classic “sizzling” market header has all the local earmarks of a major breakfast giant planting…
Mosaic Peace River Park Closed Today for Prescribed Burn
A 240-acre prescribed burn will occur today at Mosaic Peace River Park, located at 2200 County…
Scott Lowery Appointed New Polk County Real Estate Services Division Director
County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Scott Lowery as the next director of the…