Did You Know??

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that this past week Florida teachers from all across the…

FSC’S NEW MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES AIM TO ADDRESS SHORTAGES OF NURSES, NURSING FACULTY

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College is offering two new Master…

WATSON CLINIC DESIGNATED BY AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING

Watson Clinic’s Radiology department has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening center by the American College…

Force of Nature – Movie review

By Bob Garver             I could tell “Force of Nature” was a bomb based on the…

Did you know???

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a program here in Florida which grants…

Spay it Forward: A Collaborative Effort to Help The Homeless Animals of Polk County

TLC PetSnip-Polk, SPCA Florida, Humane Society of PolkCounty and Polk County Animal Control are working together…

POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Intermediate Advisory Number 1A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092020 200…

Whose Life Doesn’t Matter?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette I understand and affirm that black lives matter. Some of my dearest…

Did you know??

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know this past week President Trump signed four executive orders regarding…

Relic – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             If you like haunted house horror movies, I’ve got good news and…

LRH Medical Center Recognized by Newsweek As One of Country’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center earned a prestigious spot on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals, released on July…

FLORIDA TROPICS SIGN FREE AGENT CHAD VANDEGRIFFE

For the second straight off-season, the Florida Tropics have signed a veteran defender from the Milwaukee…

The Outpost – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             A few days ago, I reconnected with a friend that I hadn’t…

How Many Friends Do You Have?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  How many friends do you have? Thousands? If you are on Facebook…

Did you Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that President Trump recently appeared on Telemundo and stated he…

Lakeland Regional Health Collaborates With Polk County To Open Second Drive-Thru Testing Center in S. Lakeland

Lakeland Regional Health and Polk County Government are pleased to announce the opening on Saturday, July…

Watson Clinic Earns National Recognition as Patient Centered Medical Home for Third Consecutive Term

 For the third consecutive three-year term, Watson Clinic has achieved Certificates of Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical…

LAKELAND MAYOR’S COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING FOR ART & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

The Lakeland Council for the Arts is now accepting grants applications to assist in funding for…

WATSON CLINIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST EARNS COVETED CERTIFICATION

Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that Michael Ward, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist in…

WATSON CLINIC GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT WELCOMES RETURNING NURSE PRACTITIONER

Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the return of Wendi Johnson, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who…

Lakeland Regional Health Team Member News

Lakeland Regional Health has the following good news to share: Brett Jenkins, APRN, joins Lakeland Regional…

WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PROVIDER

Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our team of expert medical providers. …

First Cow – Movie review

By Bob Garver             There is a debate within the criticism community over whether it is…

Did You Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that Florida schools…

Death Investigation

On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the Lakeland Police Department was called to the 900 block of E. Bella…

Irresistible – Movie review

By Bob Garver             “Irresistible” is political comedy from director Jon Stewart. It is the latest…

Did You Know??

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that in the past several weeks, there have been a…

Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Crash

On Friday, July 3, 2020, at approximately 7:38 p.m., a Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on Harden…

LAKELAND CITY COMMISSION PASSES RESOLUTION REQUIRING MASK WITHIN CORPORATE LIMITS

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 the Lakeland City Commission held a Specially Called City Commission Meeting…

LAKELAND ELECTRIC REDESIGNS UTILITY BILLS

Lakeland Electric’s customers will begin receiving redesigned utility bills on July 1. The biggest change customers…

Lakeland to revisit citywide mask mandate

Lakeland city commissioners have called another special meeting to discuss a citywide mask mandate for a…

Race Relations Forum

July 4th – America’s Hope

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  Americans hope they will never be bullied by a police officer. A…

You Should Have Left Movie Review

By Bob Garver             “You Should Have Left” is the latest film to “skip a planned…

Capone – Movie review

By Bob Garver             Tom Hardy isn’t very convincing as Al Capone in “Capone.” Granted, I’m…

Book Review – Being Authentic

By Bill Levy Morhaf Al Achkar has a story to tell, and he believes you do…

Did you know!

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that according to the United States Constitution, the Federal Government takes…

The King of Staten Island – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             Back in 2015, director Judd Apatow briefly turned comedian Amy Schumer into…

How to Avoid the Police

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  If you have to call 911 in an emergency you are typically…

Shooting on I-4

While on patrol at 3:00 AM, an FHP Trooper spotted a sedan on the westbound I-4…

Lakeland Regional Health Radiation Oncology Program Earns Prestigious Accreditation Through 2024

Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Radiation Oncology program has become one of only…

Three Bartow residents were charged with multiple drug charges

Three Bartow residents were charged with multiple drug charges and arrested by the police on Friday…