1,200-year-old ‘Robin Hood’ oak tree has died

It is incredibly sad news. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) confirmed that…

Gospel Village: Welcome Home Mike!

At the time of crafting this letter, it will have been just over 3 weeks since…

Ex-probation officer used court database to warn drug traffickers

The incident you are referring to involves Crystal Lawson, a 32-year-old former juvenile probation officer in…

Recent graduate becomes Lakeland Collegiate’s first National Merit Scholar

Less than a month after graduating from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Madison Dolan has…

Florida could soon ban undocumented students from public universities, colleges

The shift regarding undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system is moving rapidly. The state is…

Feeding Doesn’t Create More Cats. Breeding Does. An Empty Stomach Doesn’t Protect Wildlife

Letter: Data Centers, Why?

By Angela Rotunda Otero I’ve spent the last several days researching the proposed data centers coming…

‘Remember his sacrifice’: Memorial for Maj. Cody Khork unveiled at Lakeland sports bar

If you step into the Glory Days sports bar in Lakeland, you will find a memorial…

Pollution Notice

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…

Is God Dead?

Suffering and the Bible             The existence of evil and suffering in the world is a…

Lakeland International Airport will install parking kiosks at the airport’s economy lot

The City of Lakeland issued a request for proposals (RFP-2026-051) to design and construct entrance modifications…

The Air Force officially identified all eight crew members who were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed earlier this week

It is a deeply tragic situation. On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, officials at Edwards Air Force…

A Message About Your Lakeland Electric Bill – Proposed Base Rate Adjustment

Dear Lakeland Electric Customer, On June 12th, the City of Lakeland Utility Committee approved a proposed…

Court says Florida 18-year-olds can carry guns, ending 40-year law

On June 17, 2026, a three-judge panel from Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal unanimously struck…