By Sabatini Law Firm, P.A. Today we filed a Section 1983 federal civil rights lawsuit on…
Month: September 2026
Thank you Publix!
By Guy LaLonde Jr. The day began early at the Publix corporate office for our annual…
WOW: Privacy for me, not for thee.
WOW: Privacy for me, not for thee. The Flock CEO who wants to make money off…
Lakeland Street Market
By Chip Burke Soft opening is coming up. Hopefully they’re still on schedule. October 1st! Exciting…
Fuzzy’s in Lakeland permanently closed
By Ryan Colpean Just tried to go to Fuzzy’s in Lakeland for lunch and there’s a…
MISSING PERSON ALERT — LAKELAND
47-year-old Beverly Kate Pille is missing. Beverly’s family has lost contact with her. She may currently…
Subject to be euthanized soon; save a life
Can anyone pull this baby out of Polk County Animal Control before it’s too late? Please,…
Prevent dengue at home in Florida with this 10-minute mosquito inspection
The Aedes aegypti mosquito primarily transmits dengue virus and breeds in small containers of artificial standing…
Modified Watering Hours to Remain in Effect Through March 2027
Polk County will be enforcing its current irrigation restrictions through March 2027 in order to comply…
Lakeland City Commission unanimously approved an $872.4 million budget
The Lakeland City Commission unanimously approved a $872.4 million net budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (beginning…
City of Lakeland to Host 46th Annual Swan Roundup | October 6-7, 2026
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 a.m., the City of Lakeland will kick off the…
Pt 7: Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson resigned from FGCU Alumni Association Board
Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson resigned from the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Alumni Association Board…
Polk County has reported its first case of dengue fever
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County reported its first case of dengue fever on…
$2.3B bank names Polk County market president
Crews Bank & Trust has promoted John Laurent to area president for Polk County, putting the…
Polk County School Bus Driver and Attendant Arrested on Aggravated Child Abuse Charges
On September 23, 2026, two Polk County Public Schools transportation employees—bus driver Jeffrey Larson (65) and…
Pt 6: Former Chico’s employee claims Ft. Myers Mayor paid him persistent unwanted attention in workplace
The former co-worker dubbed Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson a “creep” in a 2020 text message…
Watson Clinic Obstetricians Now Deliver Exclusively From Lakeland Highlands Hospital
Watson Clinic’s Obstetrics department now offers labor and delivery services exclusively at Orlando Health Watson Clinic…
Pointe Grand Lakeland is a 288-unit apartment complex located at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland.
Developer Hillpointe has opened Pointe Grand Lakeland, a 288-unit apartment complex located at 901 Patriot Drive…
Publix Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over E. Coli Berries
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court against Publix Super Markets and…
Old Town Kissimmee Sold for $24.4 Million
Old Town Kissimmee has been sold for more than $24.4 million, putting a new owner in…
Eli Lev (musician) performing in Lakeland on March 4th, 2027, at Hillcrest Coffee
Eli Lev is a singer-songwriter and global citizen whose “indie folk poptimism” pairs lyric-driven storytelling with…
Florida Southern College’s planetarium reopens after 22 years
After being non-operational since 2004, the Miller Planetarium at Florida Southern College (FSC) in Lakeland has…
Gospel Play “The Call” Comes to Mulberry’s Gem Theater
RL Productions Brings Powerful Gospel Stage Play “The Call” to Mulberry’s Gem Theater. Mulberry, Florida. RL…
SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE CRASH — KATHLEEN ROAD SHUT DOWN
Kathleen Road & 1st Street NW Emergency crews are on the scene of a single-motorcycle crash.…
Rural King Planned for Old Sears at Lakeland Square Mall
A conceptual plan has been filed with the City of Lakeland for Rural King to go…
Brightline Reportedly Preparing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Brightline, Florida’s privately operated intercity passenger railroad, is reportedly moving closer to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Polk County Water and Sewer System Rating Affirmed at AA+
The ‘AA+’ utility revenue bond rating reflects the Polk County (the county) water and sewer system’s…
A $2.5 Million Pickleball Facility Is Coming to Lakeland: Here’s What We Know
We found a commercial building permit filed with the City of Lakeland for “Baseline Pickleball Facility”…
Polk County IT Manager Accused of Hiding Restroom Camera Found Dead in State Park
A 60-year-old Lakeland man suspected of placing a hidden camera inside a women’s restroom was found…
Lakeland Town Center Updates Including Retro Ride-on Toys
By Chip Burke Lakeland Town Center update: freshly painted parking lot with lines, and retro ride-on…
Publix Charities Furthers Commitment to Help Feed Neighbors in Need With $25 Million Donation
This Hunger Action Month, Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is making its largest donation yet to…
38 CRASHES AT THE WARING ROAD & DRANE FIELD ROAD ROUNDABOUT
We finally received a response from the City of Lakeland/Lakeland Police Department regarding the roundabout at…
First Set of Surgeries Performed at Watson Clinic Surgery Center South
On September 21, 2026, Watson Clinic board-certified Hand Surgery specialist Rachel Lefebvre, MD, and her team…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that as of late May 2026, Florida officials announced over…
Orlando Health Donates $1M to Polk State College
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital announced a $1 million historic gift over five years…
Florida Amendment 3 Poll: Support Drops Below 60% Limit
A new statewide poll shows support for Amendment 3 falling short of the 60% threshold it…
CAUGHT BEHIND THE SHOPPING PLAZA HAVING SEX
A Lakeland Police officer investigating an unrelated call on September 17 was flagged down by a…
Pt 5: “I trusted you as a friend … you betrayed my trust.”
At today’s Fort Myers City Council meeting, Kagan Vann addressed the man he said victimized him…
ICE Arrests 500 in Florida Immigration Crackdown
In a multi-agency, weeklong immigration-enforcement operation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Southwest…