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Reclaiming Your Focus in a Hyper-Connected World
In an era where our pockets buzz with constant notifications and our screens demand perpetual attention,…
2025 Ariana Village Christmas Lights Drive Thru Event
Dates: December 15 – 23, 2025, from 6-9 pm nightlyLocation: 1625 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803Directions: Take Harden Blvd…
Mother of Lakeland toddler with rare genetic disorder hopes intensive therapy could help her son
This holiday season, a Lakeland family wishes to go to North Carolina. It is not for…
Pot stocks surge as Trump readies to loosen regulations
Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify marijuana as soon as Monday, pot stocks surge…
No. 23 Southeastern Drops 74–66 Decision to No. 6 Saint Francis
The No. 23 SEU Women’s Basketball team battled for four quarters Saturday afternoon inside The Furnace…
11 indicted for stealing over $2 million in COVID relief funds
Eleven people have been arrested and charged for stealing millions of dollars from COVID relief funds,…
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch
A driver is dead, and a 2-year-old boy and his mother are in the hospital following…
SEU Welcomes Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as Commencement Speaker
Southeastern University (SEU) welcomed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as its Fall 2025 Commencement speaker…
SHELTER WALL OF SHAME! POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
By USA PAW Heartbroken and outraged. We’re exposing the shocking conditions and unacceptable KILLING rate at…
Publix issued permit for step toward $35 million Westside freezer warehouse addition
The city of Jacksonville issued a permit Dec. 9 for the foundation that is another step…
Easy Cowboy Pasta Recipe Your Taste Buds Will Love!
Indulge in the zesty flavors of cowboy pasta. Packed with hearty ingredients like ground beef, bacon,…
State Road 60 in Polk County closed after fatal crash Friday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said a single-vehicle crash killed one person and sent two…
The Housemaid is Watching
Title: The Housemaid is Watching Author: Freida McFadden ISBN: 978146422132 Release Date: 6/11/24 Rating: 2 Stars…
The Housemaid’s Secret
Title: The Housemaid’s Secret Author: Freida McFadden ISBN: 9780349132617 Release Date: 2/20/23 Rating: 4 Stars Jessica’s…
Environmental concerns rise in Florida after Trump picks Zeldin to lead EPA
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection Florida environmental advocates are concerned about the future after President-elect…
Trump taps US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state
Donald Trump selected U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said on…
AJ is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched
Anthony Slater (AJ) is a community hero. The act of bravery is unmatched. The amount of…
What did we learn from the majority of America’s voters on November fifth?
By Glenn Mollette We learned that the majority of America’s voters want border security. Americans are…
Florida Homeowners Call It Quits: Selling Hurricane-Damaged Homes to “Quick Buy” & “As Is” Vultures
Desperate homeowners, crushed by soaring insurance costs and storm damage, sell to cash buyers at steep…
Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1.” According to…
Man arrested in 2020 on child pornography charge files new suit against Polk Sheriff Judd
Two former Davenport residents are suing Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and a former deputy over a 2020 arrest for…
Statistics from Polk County Animal Control
“Shelter” – A place giving temporary protection; to protect or shield from something harmful Here are…
250 Positions Cut As Florida Manufacturing Facility Closing – Transferring Production To Mexico
From the articles that I’ve written about the creation and losses of manufacturing jobs in Florida,…
SPCA Florida has 47,000 lbs of free pet food to be distributed Sunday, November 10, from 9am – Noon on our campus at 5850 Brannen Rd, S. Lakeland, FL 33813
Every Polk County Family will receive up to: 4 lg Bags of dog food, 1 lg…
Lakeland driver killed after crashing into semi-truck
A Lakeland driver was killed on Friday after the victim slammed into the rear of a…
WE CAN SEE OUR CREATOR IN ACTION
By Van Yandell Colossians 1: 16 “For by him were all things created, that are in…
Polk County deputies ‘arrest’ baby gator
A baby gator was “arrested” by deputies after finding its way into a Lakeland neighborhood. On…
Florida Strawberry Festival unveils 2025 concert lineup
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers released the 2025 concert lineup on Friday, featuring several big names set to…
Child dies in fiery crash near Lake Parker
A young child died Thursday afternoon in a fiery single-car accident near Lake Parker in Lakeland.…
Big Apple Fritters
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a warm, freshly made apple fritter. With…
Lakeland Father will spend 2 decades in prison after 18-month-old daughter dies in hot car
Joel Rondon and his wife, Jazmine, were charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after the…
Publix confirms all 1,300 stores will close for entire day and Walmart isn’t an alternative
Plus, a list of stores that shoppers can expect to remain open GROCERY goers will have…
Inklings Book Awards
Like the Oscars, but better… because it’s books. At Inklings, we’re passionate about getting great books…
Sheriff Grady Judd thanks Polk County for overwhelmingly electing him to sixth term, but still will not fix animal services
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd thanked the community for overwhelmingly electing him to his sixth term…
Veterans Day Parade and Celebration in Munn Park
Veteran-related non-profit organizations, as well as veteran-related vendors, are invited to register for our first “Veterans…