Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia visited Polk County on Wednesday to deliver checks to Florida…
Year: 2026
Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market
Volume 12 is on March 29th from noon to 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing. Free all…
What makes Fred’s Market special?
What makes Fred’s Market special? “Made from scratch, southern food. That’s just what people love and…
Balanced Attack Lifts Fire Past Warner
SEU Men’s Basketball put together a complete offensive night Wednesday, pulling away late for a 95-87…
Letter – Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland official statement on the growing crisis of unhoused families and individuals.
Homelessness cannot be understood or solved through annual statistics or empty promises. As a frontline homeless…
No. 25 Fire Earn Home Victory Over Warner
The No. 25 Southeastern University women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night at The…
Adam Tanenbaum Rises to Florida Supreme Court Bench
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Adam Tanenbaum to serve on the Florida Supreme Court, filling the vacancy…
Central Florida Scottish Highland Games return this weekend for 48th year
This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games,…
Polk County citrus growers brace for freezing temperatures
As freezing temperatures move in, citrus growers are working to protect their crops from the cold.…
Verizon outage: Users report phones stuck in ‘SOS’ mode
The country’s largest cell phone provider was experiencing major issues on Wednesday. Verizon subscribers found their…
Cold Weather Emergency Update
Cold Weather Emergency Update – Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland and Talbot House Ministries Center for…
Polk County woman celebrates 111th birthday
A woman in Polk County had her 111th birthday. She was celebrated by the county sheriff’s…
When do Tigers pitchers and catchers report for 2026 spring training?
When do Tigers pitchers and catchers report for 2026 spring training? pitchers and catchers will report…
Lakeland will celebrate the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy with special events and its 48th annual parade this Saturday.
The city of Lakeland will host the 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, Jan.…
Local Motel 6 to Pay $50,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge
The charge claimed that the Lakeland, Florida, facility fired an employee because of a disability Hare…
Polk County’s graduation rate increased to 87.7% in 2025, up 5.5% percent the year before
Polk County’s graduation rate increased to 87.7% in 2025, up 5.5% percent the year before. Polk’s…
I’m Divorced; Can I Get Benefits from my Ex-husband?
After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When…
TigerTown Youth Clinic
The Detroit Tigers will host a free youth clinic in Lakeland prior to the start of…
City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department to Perform Safety Trimming at Lovers’ Oak
The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will be performing a safety trim…
Kait’s Unsafe Space COPS CALLED ON ME AGAIN!
COPS CALLED ON ME AGAIN! The owner of Frescos tried to BOOT ME from a PUBLIC…
Today marks the official start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, and lawmakers are already moving quickly on bills affecting growth, conservation, and local planning
Today marks the official start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, and lawmakers are already moving quickly on…
Take CRA survey before it closes later this month
The City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is hard at work updating our plans for…
Cendall Williams from Harrison School for the Arts is among the winners of this year’s prestigious YoungArts awards
Cendall Williams from Harrison School for the Arts is among the winners of this year’s prestigious…
Lakeland artists will host Color Wave Walls mural festival
Lakeland could always use some more art, right? That’s where the Color Wave Walls mural festival comes into…
FAILURE TO APPEAR = WARRANT ISSUED
The court doesn’t reschedule itself. Jimmy J. Goodwin missed his court date and now has an…
Fire Set for Home Stand with Warner, Florida College
SEU Men’s Basketball continues its home stretch this week with a pair of games inside The…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida State Representative Berny Jacques has proposed a series…
The Lake Mirror Classic 2026 theme will tie into America’s 250th Anniversary celebration
The Lake Mirror Classic is dedicated to continuing to elevate our events every year. With this…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, January 15 @ 6:30 PM – SKYFALL* Friday, January 16 @ 7:30 PM –…
City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts to Temporarily Close Coleman Bush Building for Maintenance
The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department announces that the Coleman Bush Building…
Bone Valley ATV Park to Close for The Hunt for Sasquatch
Bone Valley ATV Park, located at 10427 County Road 630 West in Mulberry, will close on the morning…
SEU Hosts Warner in Midweek Sun Conference Matchup
SEU Women’s Basketball continues Sun Conference play this week with a return to The Furnace as…
Florida Southern College Names Deborah Bromfield Lee The Jessie Ball Dupont Endowed Chair in the Natural Sciences
Florida Southern College is pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee has been named the Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair in…
SEEKING JUDGES: 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida
Register to be a judge at the 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida STEM Competition…
These license plates were too obscene for Florida in 2025
There’s a good reason you won’t find these plates on the Sunshine State’s roads. State officials…
Winter Haven responds to AG’s claims over public camping law violations
In response to a violation notice sent by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office last week,…