The Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming February 17th City Commission Meeting Agenda. The…
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SEU Welcomes Carla Harris for Leadership Luncheon
Southeastern University will welcome Carla Harris, vice chairman at Morgan Stanley, back to campus for a…
Koo Koo Kanga Roo Coming to The Polk Theater!
Tickets $19 Adv $22 at the Tickets POLK THEATRE Feb 22 at 7 pm Tickets $19…
Another sign of the growing financial crisis in print journalism
In another sign of the growing financial crisis in print journalism, McClatchy (MNI), the owner or 30 US…
Florida Polytechnic Merger Proposal Facing Major Opposition
Major opposition is mounting to a surprise bill to integrate Florida Polytechnic University into the University…
Possible Legislation Seeks to Fold Florida Poly Into UF
A bombshell of a Florida House bill (read it here) was heard Wednesday by the Education…
Two teens arrested for reckless driving with serious bodily injury in Christmas Day crash
On February 10, 2020, PCSO Traffic deputies obtained warrants for and arrested 18-year-old Alexis (male) Madrigal of Lakeland and…
Women’s Golf Adds Owens
Southeastern University women’s golf coach Steve Phelps has announced the signing of Danielle Owens to a letter of…
HOLLIS GARDEN BOTANICAL PLANT SALE
The City of Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department and Tropiflora will host the Sixth Annual Plantae…
Did you know??
by Paul Waldmiller Did you know since the beginning of time, millions of people from around…
Westbound I-4 traffic backed up after Plant City crash
Traffic on Interstate 4 is backed up after a crash with injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol…
A Land surveyor died Monday after he was struck by a pickup truck as he worked in the roadway on Lakeland Highlands Road
On February 10, 2020, at approximately 12:14 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a…
Birds of Prey (And the Fabtabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’m writing this review less than three hours removed from Joaquin Phoenix…
Change Social Security
Dr. Glenn Mollette How many individuals will make $137,700 in 2020? This is the maximum amount…
Fire Baseball Game vs. Detroit Tigers Tickets Available
The Southeastern University baseball team will take on the Detroit Tigers in the first game of…
Kathleen High School teacher arrested by PCSO deputies for DUI
On Sunday evening, February 9, 2020, PCSO arrested and charged 49-year-old Jeff Gulden of Riverview with one count…
Record-Setting Astronaut Returns to Earth
Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth on Thursday, Feb. 6, after 328 days living and working aboard the…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE IS AGAIN NAMED A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENTS
Florida Southern College is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities…
JOHNSON AND MAGETTE NAMED TO EASTERN CONFERENCE MIDSEASON ALL-NBA G LEAGUE TEAM
The NBA G League announced today that Orlando Magic Two-Way player BJ Johnson and Lakeland Magic player Josh…
MAGIC FALL TO SKYHAWKS
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, lost to the College Park Skyhawks 119-115 in…
Parreiras hat trick lifts Florida Tropics to 8-5 win over San Diego Sockers
Victor Parreiras scored a second-half hat trick – helping break open a 1-1 game at intermission…
MAGIC RALLY FALLS SHORT AGAINST RAPTORS 905
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, fell to the Raptors 905 117-115 in front…
60 Special Needs Adults Prepare for Commercial Air Travel at ACE’s Transition to the Sky Program
A Transition to the Sky program that will prepare people with special needs and their families…
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) WORKS!!!
Polk County Animal Control has the highest euthanasia ranking in the state but is diligently working…
Valentine Day Befuddling
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Valentine’s Day is a befuddling time – bewildering, confusing. Flowers that you…
Amazing Collection to Showcase Three Iconic Race Cars at Winter AutoFest Lakeland
Recently Carlisle Events announced its special themes, guests and displays for Winter AutoFest Lakeland. The three-day…
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Announces its Award Winners last night at the Honors Event
2020 George Jenkins Award Winner – Paul Noris President and CEO of Bank of Central Florida…
Lkld Live names NEW Executive Director – Nate Fleming
According to Nate Fleming the new Executive Director, Lkld Live needs to be less a music…
What happens to my Social Security if I die at age 62?
Dear Rusty: I have worked my entire life and contributed to Social Security. I have been single…
Up Up and Away Florida
On February 28, 29, & March 1, 2020, central Florida’s premier hot air balloon festival comes…
SEU Hosts Christian Conference
Southeastern University’s contemporary worship band, SEU Worship, will release its first collection of songs under the…
What to expect from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
When President Donald Trump gives the State of the Union address in the Capitol Building on…
Did You Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty…
Winter AutoFest Lakeland Welcomes Special Guests, Displays and Seminars
What’s new this year? That’s a question frequently asked by guests, vendors and even members of…
Lakeland Magic’s Shelly Wilkes Selected to SportsBusiness Journal’s Forty Under 40 for Excellence in Sports Business
Lakeland Magic’s Shelly Wilkes was recently named to SportsBusiness Journal’s (SBJ) Forty Under 40 class of 2020. Wilkes…
Plant City man arrested in Polk after fleeing from Hillsborough in a stolen car
At approximately 12:45 am on Monday, February 3, 2020, PCSO deputies were notified that a stolen…
ROWSEY SETS FRANCHISE RECORD WITH 43 POINTS IN MAGIC WIN OVER GO-GO
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Capital City Go-Go 130-121 in front…
Tropics win streak stretches to seven with 5-3 road win in Mesquite; San Diego showdown next Saturday
The Florida Tropics will go into their showdown with the San Diego Sockers next weekend riding…