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Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, September 5 @ 6:30 PM – THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS* Friday, September 6 @ 7:30…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ALONG NORTH CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division WHAT: Sanitary Sewer Repair WHY: Aging Pipe WHEN: Thursday, September…
CITY OF LAKELAND OPENS BUSINESS RESOURCE OFFICE
The City is pleased to announce the launch of a Business Resource Office that will help…
US seizes plane belonging to Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and flies it to Florida
The jet is equivalent to the country’s Air Force One US officials have seized a $13m…
Aaron Tillman who died while kayaking remembered as “gentle giant”
A Polk County community is mourning the loss of an 18-year-old high school student. The sheriff’s…
Antwan Glover who was punched and tased by Lakeland police is arrested again by the same officer
The man at the center of a brutal arrest in Lakeland in December of 2022 has…
Lakeland child cancer patient surprised with Cybertruck parade
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third…
Reagan – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Nobody is going to mistake cut-rate biopic “Reagan” for a great movie.…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office has located Aaron Tillman deceased
***UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2024, 7:25AM*** “After searching throughout the night, Marine Unit deputies from the Polk…
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into an artificial reef
In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia , the SS United…
Letter: Walz a good fit for Harris because misery loves company
By Jason Lewis If former ACLU director Howard L. Simon really wants to compare VP nominees…
‘You’re not welcome here:’ Equality groups plan to fight back after VISIT FLORIDA pulls LGBTQ+ tourism page
The CEO of Florida’s lead tourism marketing agency is defending a decision to pull down an…
Why would we give Publix tax breaks, when they should be going to new companies coming to Lakeland?
Editorial Publix Super Markets Inc. will seek Lakeland and Polk County officials’ approval for more than…
Largest Cyberattack in History Leads to Millions of Disney Guests Having Their Data Stolen, Sold on the Dark Web
Millions of Floridians, including Walt Disney World Resort guests, had their data stolen and sold on…
LABOR: BLOOD AND SWEAT THAT BUILT AMERICA
By VAN YANDELL “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd criticized the federal “Catch and Release” policy at The Southern Border
Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County shared his strong opinions during a press conference this past…
Tim Walz Spends Entire CNN Interview Making Balloon Animals To Distract Attention From Kamala Harris
By BabylonBee SATIRE All three and a half minutes of leaked footage from CNN’s pre-recorded interview…
Lakeland’s Watson Clinic notifies patients about data breach
Patients at Lakeland’s Watson Clinic received letters notifying them about a breach in the network at the beginning…
AdventHealth looks to build a 400-bed hospital on Harden Boulevard
AdventHealth is the latest healthcare provider looking to build a major medical facility in South Lakeland.…
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann facing DUI charges after tailgating couple to their home
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is facing criminal charges after she was reported for tailgating a couple…
Pastor Scott and Cindy Thomas of Free Life Chapel in Lakeland refuse to talk about Corey Hodges
The Lakeland Gazette tried numerous times to reach Pastor Scott and Cindy Thomas and they have…
Florida executes man convicted of killing FSU student
A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim’s older sister…
Polk County schools renegotiate school bus camera contract after scrutiny over potential state law violation
Polk County Public Schools’ Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance…
SEU to Hold Free Piano Spark Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will be holding a Piano Spark concert on Thursday, September…
Calvary Chapel Pastor Shocked To Learn There Are Books in the Bible Other Than Revelation
By BabylonBee SATIRE The pastor of a local Calvary Chapel reportedly took a leave of absence…
Rose Dynasty Center says gender-affirming care is off after appeals court ruling
This week at the Rose Dynasty Center, news from a federal court of appeals in Georgia came…
Anchor House Ministries Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Opening of Haven Home
Winter Haven, FL – On August 29, 2024, Anchor House Ministries celebrated a significant milestone with…
The new mental health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based…
Foot Locker to relocate headquarters from New York to Florida
The footwear retailer is currently headquartered in New York Foot Locker is relocating its headquarters to…
Ex-teacher gets 5 years in prison for threatening U.S. District Judge in LGBTQ case
The judge had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called don’t say gay law restricting A…
Chocolate Banana Cake
This delightful Chocolate Banana Cake is a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet bananas. It’s…
Fixing Lake Hancock and the Peace River is a project for the ages
By Tom Palmer This was written by Tom Palmer in 2020 in four year no one…
Hurricane Center Watching Possible Tropical Storm
A new tropical storm may be brewing in the Atlantic, and it’s heading towards the U.S.…
Florida resident dies from Listeria outbreak linked to contaminated Boar’s Head deli meat
A Florida resident has died from a nationwide outbreak of Listeria from contaminated deli meat, the Centers…
Polk County Deputies Execute Warrant Round-Up In Lakeland Mobile Home Park
Just after midnight on Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on the hunt for a…
THIS MAY BE WHAT I NEED!
By VAN YANDELL Acts 3: 19 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may…