When a record-breaking heat wave hits, cats need a little extra help staying safe

When a record-breaking heat wave hits, cats need a little extra help staying safe. While they…

‘America 250’ tags

Here’s certainly a special one! We’re letting you know we should soon have more of these…

The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland location of Fred’s Market

The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland…

A Deal With Iran is Never Really a Deal

By Dr. Glenn Mollette I give our President Trump, Vice President Vance, Marco Rubio and everyone…

Movie Review – Supergirl

By Bob Garver             Krypto the Superdog isn’t very cute in “Supergirl.” I understand that the…

PCSO deputies arrest a group of suspects from outside Polk at Davenport Wawa

On Friday, June 26, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 12 adults and 3 juveniles who were stealing…

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE DRIVES AGRIBUSINESS INNOVATION THROUGH CITRUS RESEARCH GROVES

Florida Southern College is honoring its deep roots in Florida’s citrus industry by rehabilitating two historic…

Lakeland police urge ‘Red, White, and Kaboom’ visitors to prepare for extreme heat

That warning from the Lakeland Police Department isn’t something to take lightly, especially given how intense…

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital has set its official opening date for July 8, 2026

It is official! After more than six years of planning and construction, the Orlando Health Watson…

DeSantis will not confirm or deny a report that he plans to buy a home in Polk County

Recent reports from political insiders indicate that Governor Ron DeSantis has placed an offer on a…

Winn-Dixie celebrates Independence Day by donating $100,000 to the USO

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, The Winn-Dixie Company (TWDC) is donating $100,000…

DeSantis signs 2026-27 state budget, vetoes $1.6 billion

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, marking…