No. 10 Southeastern opened play at the Gulf Shores Invitational on Friday with a pair of…
Year: 2026
Fire Launch Four Homers in 16-6 Run-Rule Win Over Peru State
No. 8 Southeastern used a late offensive surge and a walk-off blast from Charlie Collins to secure a…
Lakeland Fire Station 1 crew hosted the City of Lakeland, FL – Government Citizens Academy last night
Lakeland Fire Station 1 crew hosted the City of Lakeland, FL – Government Citizens Academy last…
This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
It is indeed that time of year again. This Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.,…
Kissimmee police lieutenant, ‘sergeant of the year,’ arrested for misusing surveillance video
The situation you’re referring to involves Lacey Santone, a recently promoted Kissimmee Police Lieutenant who was…
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana. This…
LPD has arrested Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., 23, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Steven Michael Magee outside Wally’s Pool Hall in Lakeland
Police have arrested Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., 23, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old…
Polk State Basketball’s Dailey, McCray earn All-Conference honors
Polk State Basketball ended the regular season as the only FCSAA Division I program with two…
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, successfully drew over 800 students from 18 high schools
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo…
Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility
Williams joined with Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland leaders to break ground on a new…
A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love
A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love. The…
SEU Earns At-Large Bid to NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship
Southeastern Men’s Basketball has earned an at-large bid to the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship, returning…
Fatal shooting occurred early this morning at Wally’s Poolhall on East Main Street
A fatal shooting occurred early this morning, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lakeland following an argument…
Is God Dead? Pinnacle
On orthodox Christian doctrine, the resurrection of Jesus is the pinnacle of God’s revealing of Himself…
Big Seventh, Bigger Eighth Push Fire Past Bobcats
No. 8 Southeastern used a pair of explosive late innings to pull away from Peru State,…
Homicide Investigation
Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning outside…
Filing taxes doesn’t have to break the bank
Filing taxes doesn’t have to break the bank. For 2026, the United Way of Central Florida…
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Brings the Heat to Mulberry: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Set for March 12
It’s time to get the wet naps ready! Buffalo Wild Wings is officially bringing its “GO”…
That is a classic “full circle” moment for Kara Kirkland
That is a classic “full circle” moment! Kara Kirkland, a Lakeland native who once donned the…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and franchise legend Vincent Lecavalier filed a lawsuit in early February 2026 against the Lakeland Ice Arena
It looks like the “Bolt” is striking in court this time. Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain…
Stay Alert To Evil
By Dr. Glenn Mollette President Donald Trump is obviously hated by some people on the planet. Anyone…
Watch “Sen. Sheehy and U.S. Capitol Police forcibly remove Marine vet protesting Iran war
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Dickens Notches 100th Career Victory, Southeastern Defeats Walsh In Home Opener
It didn’t take long for Southeastern Men’s Tennis to get rolling, cruising through doubles and coasting…
Fire Women’s Tennis Battles to Home Opener Victory Over NCAA DII Walsh
No. 4 Southeastern advanced to 4-2 this afternoon, dominating the bottom lines en route to a…
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone attack in Kuwait
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Pentagon released the final two names of the six U.S.…
Lakeland Fire Department’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team has successfully completed the 2026 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspection with zero discrepancies
The FAA conducts annual inspections to ensure airport fire crews meet strict federal standards for training,…
More than 45,000 animals have been euthanized at Polk County Animal Control since 2018
This graphic reflects publicly reported shelter intake and outcome data showing that more than 45,000 animals…
New AI Customer Service Agent for Lakeland Electric
That is correct! On March 2, 2026, the Lakeland City Commissioners unanimously approved a five-year agreement…
Mike Hickman and his wife, a couple from Lakeland, Florida, are finally safe after a week of being stranded in Dubai
That’s a harrowing story—especially the part about the drone strike hitting the exact spot where they…
Fire Return Home for Series with Peru State
Southeastern Baseball returns home this week as the Fire welcome Peru State to Lakeland for a…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in…
Impressive growth of Catapult, Lakeland’s primary business incubator
That headline refers to the impressive growth of Catapult, Lakeland’s primary business incubator, which recently announced…
‘Failed experiment:’ Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAs
If approved, HB 657 takes effect on July 1 After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating…
A Full-Circle Kiwanis Moment for Lakeland
Almost 25 years ago, Kiwanis stepped forward and provided the equipment for the very first playground…
New beach volleyball courts at Lake Gibson and George Jenkins high schools
Just in time for spring: new beach volleyball courts at Lake Gibson and George Jenkins high…
Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly tightens enrollment caps for out-of-state and international students at the state’s top-tier universities.
On March 3, 2026, the Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly…
Florida Southern College Canine Officer Takes Top Honors in Regional Competition
Florida Southern College’s Department of Campus Safety and Security is proud to announce that Canine Officer…