On July 8, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office published a Crime Stoppers video on YouTube…
Month: July 2026
AT&T to end Florida landline service
Yes, AT&T is actively executing a nationwide plan to phase out its traditional, copper-wire “Plain Old…
Poor Man’s Beef & Noodles
Ingredients * 2 lbs ground beef * 1 small onion, diced * 2 cloves garlic, minced…
Potato’s
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Ingredients • 4 large baked potatoes • 1 lb ground beef, cooked…
The data center developer addresses the public as Lakeland Commissioners consider a moratorium
Both residents and developers spoke out Monday as the city of Lakeland considers a one-year moratorium on…
Data center developer says ‘we want to be a partner’ with the City of Lakeland
That quote speaks right to the heart of the intense debate playing out at City Hall…
‘Cat scratch fever’: Florida man arrested after exposing himself to DoorDash driver
That sounds like a classic Grady Judd-ism fresh off the press. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
Three more arrests for Operation Pop Top
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested four more sales clerks during this week’s Operation Pop…
Polk State College President Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas will receive a base salary of $375,000, with potential bonuses of up to $95,000
Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas officially took office as Polk State College’s sixth president today (July 6, 2026),…
Data centers already have no place in Lakeland’s codes
According to Lakeland’s Land Development Code (LDC), data centers are not listed as a permitted use…
Polk’s population boom leads to a new family division for the 10th Circuit
An explosion in population changes the landscape of local infrastructure, and the judicial system is no…
First public hearing on proposed large-scale data center moratorium scheduled for Monday in Lakeland
Yes, tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., the Lakeland City Commission will hold its first official public hearing…
Married 80 years, Centenarian couple keeps decades-long McDonald’s breakfast date tradition
John and Jerry Carroll of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, are an incredible example of enduring love. At 101…
Publix fruit recalled after 12 customers got E. coli-linked stomach illnesses
That is a very recent and important safety alert. Publix announced a voluntary recall on July…
Two elderly adults die in a Winter Haven house fire
Two elderly adults died on Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, after a heavy fire broke out…
Say hello to the sweetest little firecrackers you’ve ever seen!
By Lakeland Regional Health Say hello to the sweetest little firecrackers you’ve ever seen! As America…
Letter: The “News” Is BEGGING You Guys To Keep Voting For The Establishment. Aren’t They Supposed To Be Unbiased?
By Matt The Welder = Matt Taylor
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom festival at Lake Mirror took place last night, Friday, July 3, 2026
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom festival at Lake Mirror took place last night,…
Ultralight plane crash-lands in Mulberry
An ultralight aircraft made an emergency landing directly on State Road 60 in Mulberry (Polk County)…
Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida, won her 12th Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4
She did indeed! On a sweltering day in Coney Island, Miki Sudo absolutely dominated the women’s…
1000’s of gallons of raw sewage run down the ditch on 98 north
City of Lakeland is letting raw sewage run down the ditch on 98 north. July 3,…
Letter: Highways of Hope Florida Launches Statewide Wish Upon a Cake Program
My name is Lisa Poirier, and I am the Founder and President of Highways of Hope…
“Cocktail Recipes”
1. Cocktail Recipes: https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/summer-drink-recipes/ 2. Prickly Pear Margarita: https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/prickly-pear-margarita/ 3. Rainbow Drink: https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/rainbow-cocktail/ 4. Jolly Rancher Drink: https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/jolly-rancher-drink/ 5. Pineapple…
A microscopic parasite making waves across the country has now been identified in Florida, according to public health officials
Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite causing an outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis across at least…
Movie Review – Minions & Monsters
By Bob Garver “Minions & Monsters” is the seventh cinematic outing for the Minions, and…
Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $250,000 for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Venezuela
Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $250,000 to the Global Empowerment Mission to help support relief efforts…
Mystery Mailers Spark New Questions About Lake Miriam Apartments?
The local buzz is true: anonymous postcards claiming “Lake Miriam Apartments back for another round” have…
Lakeland Commissioners set July 6 public hearing on data center moratorium
The upcoming public hearing scheduled for Monday, July 6, at 9:00 AM at City Hall marks…
Saddle Creek Logistics Services Names Grady Martin Chief Executive Officer
Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering warehousing, fulfillment and transportation solutions, today named Grady Martin Chief…
How One Outsider Has Turned The Tables On A Usually Quiet Florida Statewide Race
Without major PAC funding or political office, Matt The Welder has drawn hundreds of thousands of…
DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park to Close Temporarily For Renovation
The DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park, located at 500 W. Carter Road in Mulberry, will…
We are pleased to share that PCPS maintained its B grade and improved it for the 2025-2026 school year! Read all about it in the District’s latest press release below.
“Polk County Public Schools had another momentous year in 2025-26, and it showed up on our…
Will rain disrupt Lakeland fireworks shows? What to expect
It looks like typical Florida summer weather is trying to crash the party, but it shouldn’t…
Fast-growing hot-chicken chain eyes its first Lakeland location
It sounds like the Nashville hot chicken craze is finally knocking on Lakeland’s door with a…
Is God Dead? The Evil of Others
This week, we continue looking at five biblical reasons why God may allow evil to exist.…
DeSantis Vetoes Three of Lakeland’s Four Budget Requests
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, slashing nearly…
Modified Watering Hours to Remain in Effect Through Oct. 1
Polk County Utilities customers will remain under the current one-day-per-week irrigation with modified watering hours guidelines…