Florida Southern Swimming Programs Ready for 2019-20 Season

The Florida Southern College women’s and men’s swimming programs are about to embark on a new…

PSC Eagles capture conference championship

Conference champs! With a 3-1 win at Daytona State last night, the Polk State Eagles won…

Moccasin Spotlight: Trust the Process

It’s another hot, muggy day early in the fall semester at Florida Southern College as Foster…

Moccasins Drop First Match of Season, Rebound Against Saints

Florida Southern College Rocket League dropped its first match of the NACE season, but rebounded with…

Lakeland Electric Receives “Building Strong Communities” Award

Fourteen public power utilities today were recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with “Building…

Becker’s Hospital Review: Caroline Gay a Rising Star

Caroline Gay, FHFMA, is one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s Rising Stars: 66 Healthcare Leaders Under 40, according to…

Lakeland City Attorney Tim McCausland to Retire Effective Immediately

The following was received by email this morning from Kevin Cook City of Lakeland Director of…

Newspaper reporters demonstrate at the Ledger

Big Newspapers are in crisis: budgets are being cut, reporters are getting laid off, and large…

FSC DANCE – FALL INTO DANCE 2019

November 9 Event Start Time: 7:30 PM November 10 Event Start Time: 2:30 PM Join us…

FSC mourns the death of student

by: Jillian Kurtz Co-Editor-in-Chief The Southern On Tuesday, Oct. 8, senior accounting and math major Dalton…

A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION!

DATE Nov 1, 2019 EVENT START: 7:30 PM In this, her first concert in FSC’s Festival…

Vincent Scores as FSC Men’s Soccer Ties Tampa, 1-1

The Florida Southern College men’s soccer team posted a hard-fought 1-1 draw with the University of…

SEU Volleyball Wins Second-Straight Match against First-Place Team

The Fire have had enough of five-set matches. Having already played six in their first 16…

Lakeland City Attorney Arrested in Sex Sting Bust

The Lakeland City Attorney Timothy J. McCausland is among eight people arrested at a Brandon area…

SEU Duran’s Hat Trick Powers Fire Past Warriors

The No. 4 Southeastern University women’s soccer team continues to dominate its way through Sun Conference…

BS Ranch & Farm vs Polk County Tax Collector

How can BS Ranch & Farm Inc have an LTD Agriculture Business tax receipt industrial zone…

FSC Women’s Soccer’s Conference Match at Tampa Postponed

Wednesday nights women’s soccer match at the University of Tampa has been postponed due to weather.…

Update on BS Ranch & Farm

The following is happening:  Florida DEP is suing for odor issues, waiting for the judge. Polk…

Help Us Design Our Zenith

ACE partnered with Able Flight, a unique organization that shares a similar belief that learning to fly…

SEU Hosts Polk County Special Olympics

For the fourth year, Southeastern University will host the Polk County Special Olympics Fall Classic. On…

Today October 9th, a portion of Interstate 4 was renamed for fallen Florida Highway Patrol Trooper John C. Hagerty

Today October 9th, a portion of Interstate 4 between the 36 and 44 mileposts in Polk…

SEU Women’s Soccer Continues Stay in NAIA Top-Five

The Southeastern University women’s soccer team has extended their stay in the national top-five. The Fire…

SEC Men’s Soccer Moves into NAIA Coaches’ Top 10

The Southeastern University men’s soccer team achieved its highest NAIA ranking in program history for a…

PSC Eagles battle back to beat Central Florida

Still undefeated! Trailing 0-2, Polk State soared back to win the final three sets against Central…

Swan Brewing is Opening 2nd location

Swan Brewing is opening a second location (2972 Lakeland Highlands Rd.) in Highlands Plaza. Rejoice all…

SEU Women’s Golf Second at Kinderlou

The Southeastern University women’s golf team had a solid showing, placing second at the Thomas University…

City commissioners approved a nearly $2.4 million for new fire training grounds

Lakeland firefighters are ready to see work begin on their new training grounds as soon as…

Polk County Schools to suspend students who use a cell phone to record fights, upload videos on social media

The Polk County School District is taking to social media to remind students and their families…

Lakeland woman wins $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket

A Lakeland woman won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket Tuesday. The Florida…

Gartrell Grabs Second at Golfweek DII Invitational; Mocs Finish Third

 Amanda Gartrell capped off a solid performance for Florida Southern College women’s golf at the Golfweek DII…

Future of the Deen House

Thomas and Madison Brawner want to turn the Deen Home into a preschool with Montessori-inspired teaching.…

THE CITY OF LAKELAND WILL SPONSOR FREE BIKE VALET AT MIDFLORIDA AUTOSHOW ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

The MidFlorida Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concourse is a three-day festival weekend. This event is celebrating…

Florida Southern Soccer Programs Earn United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for Eighth Consecutive Year

Florida Southern College men’s and women’s soccer have earned their eighth consecutive United Soccer Coaches Team…

SEU Women’s Soccer Honored by United Soccer Coaches for Academic Success

The Southeastern University women’s soccer program continues to garner success on both the pitch and in…

Did you know???

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know in the early 1860’s and shortly before the American Civil…

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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Receives Roadway Designation

On October 9th, a portion of Interstate 4 between the 36 and 44 mileposts in Polk…

Polk State College will host open house events Oct. 29 & Nov. 5

Polk State College will host two open house events on its Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses…

Cory Skeates, IOM, J.D., FCCP, Appointed to Southeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management

A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Institute for Organization…

FSC Women’s Golf in First Place at Golfweek DII Invitational

 Amanda Gartrell, Loren Perez, and Lacey Tucker each fired an even-par 72 to tie for third place at the…

Proclamations: White Cane Safety Day | October 7, 2019

Here to receive the Proclamation is Jenny Sykes -ADA Public Works Specialist and Lighthouse for the…

Proclamations: Safe Sleep Awareness Month | October 2019

Here to receive the Proclamation is Sandra Hernandez from Healthy Families and members of the Coalition.…