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Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice…
The seed we plant will bring a harvest, of some kind.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people…
Florida DOT offers an open house in Lakeland with information on the US 98 widening project
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an open house Tuesday in Lakeland to provide information…
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Movie Review
By Bob Garver In preparation for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I watched the original film from 1988.…
2024 Girls in Aviation Day
Come and Volunteer with Girls in Aviation Day September 21, 2024. The Aerospace Center for Excellence…
Florida voters who oppose the state’s 6-week abortion ban say they are being visited by police
Florida voters who signed a petition to place a pro-choice abortion referendum on the ballot this…
Endangered Florida panther spotted four times on trail cameras in Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
A male Florida panther has been spotted on trail cameras in the Lake Wales Ridge State…
Several cases of ‘sloth fever’ confirmed in Florida
The Florida Department of Health confirms multiple travel-associated cases of sloth fever in the Bay Area.…
Florida company recalls more store brand juice — for arsenic
Even more apple juice is sold under Walmart’s store brand and the store brands of eight…
Lake Mirror Classic
Friday, 10/18 – Visit Central Florida presents the Hot Rod Rendezvous, and we will be awarding door…
Women Win, Men Place Second at Fire Invitational
The Fire men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the season this morning in the 2024…
PCSO presents the 2024 Haunted Jail Tour “Reign of Fear”
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at…
Lakeland organic soil facility shut down after years of bad smells
Lakeland residents said they’ve had a smelly nightmare in their backyard, but the situation could be…
Tim Walz’s brother lives in Florida and is ‘opposed to all his ideology.’ Who is Jeff Walz?
Tim Walz is one of four siblings, one of whom, a Florida resident, recently took to Facebook…
Popular Snack Recalled Across Florida Likely Contains ‘Mold Pieces’
Authentik Fudge recalled “840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE” on August 21st…
Report details ‘toxic’ workplace allegations at Polk County Fire Rescue
An investigation into the leadership at Polk County Fire Rescue, ordered by county commissioners, details allegations…
Polk County Deputy Bags His First ‘Gator’ Suspect
PCSO Deputy Goolsby responded to a wildlife call with his Deputy Trainee Gonzalez-Gomez Wednesday evening (Sept…
CITY OF LAKELAND FIRST BUDGET HEARING RECAP
Commission Votes No Property Tax Increase The Lakeland City Commission participated in the first Fiscal Year…
Tervis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The 78-year-old manufacturer believes the setback, stemming from multiple factors, will make the business stronger and…
Arrest of Family Elder Law Attorney
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed the arrest of Family Elder Law Attorney Jason Penrod on Thursday afternoon.…
Happy Birthday Publix
Publix Supermarket turns 94 on Friday On Friday, Sept. 6, the store “Where Shopping is a…
Lakeland Commissioners reaches deal to increase police officers’ pay
Lakeland officials have struck a deal to increase pay for the city’s unionized police officers in…
16-year-old student arrested for threatening mass shooting at George Jenkins High School
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School on Thursday,…
New synthetic drug found in Florida up to 20 times stronger than Fentanyl
Medical professionals at the University of Florida are warning of a new deadly drug that is…
Florida woman caught swiping lottery tickets over gas station counter, cashing them in
A Lakeland woman has landed herself back in jail after she allegedly reached over the counter at a…
Women steal $3K in cosmetics from multiple Polk County Publix stores
Three women allegedly stole more than $3,300 worth of cosmetics from multiple Publix stores in Polk…
DECEPTION COMES IN SEQUENCE
By VAN YANDELL Genesis 27: 5-6 & 9 “And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau…
Vice President Harris, “I did not ban fracking, nor will I.”
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Vice President Kamala Harris recently did an interview with Dana Bash of…
Makeshift kennels and No fans in sight at Polk County Animal Control
Editorial When are they going to stop this stupid crap. You can’t fix stupid!!! Watch the…
Husband Upset about HIs Wife’s Survivor Benefit
This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher –…
Four dead in Georgia high school shooting and one person in custody
Four people were killed in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday just weeks…
Teammates hold vigil for Aaron Tillman Polk County football player who died kayaking
Teammates of the Polk County teen who died while kayaking this weekend held a vigil in…
Stephen King Books Banned in Florida—Full List
After critically acclaimed author Stephen King reacted passionately to his books being banned in Florida school libraries, Newsweek has compiled…
Polk County faces septic waste crisis as processing facility shuts down
Polk County is facing a septic waste crisis. About 300,000 homes and businesses use septic tanks.…
A new Florida law banning the homeless from sleeping in public starts soon
Senate sponsor calls measure ‘compassionate response’ A controversial Florida law designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping…