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Legionnaires’ disease is rising in Florida healthcare facilities
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed a disturbing trend…
Extreme heat is expected across Central Florida but beneficial rain is on the way this week
An area of high pressure is expected to build across Central Florida, limiting rain chances and…
Fire destroys Plant City mobile home, spreads to neighboring fence
A single-wide mobile home was destroyed after it caught on fire in Plant City on Saturday…
River Ranch Complex Fire entering the mop-up phase
The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, is entering the mop-up phase…
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International Airport
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International…
River Ranch Complex Fire holding at 4,500 acres
The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, still holds at 4,500 acres.…
‘Unsheltered homelessness’ spikes 105% in Central Florida: Report
A new report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows the number of people without…
Trump judge alerts lawyers to social-media post from ‘juror’s cousin’ saying a conviction was in the bag
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial has alerted prosecutors and Trump’s defense team about a Facebook…
Fires near River Ranch have burned 4,500 acres but only 50% contained
At least 4,500 acres have been destroyed by brushfires near River Ranch in eastern Polk County in the…
Florida Southern College has named a new president
Florida Southern held a news conference Friday to introduce Martin as its next president. He will…
The suspect is from Lakeland – Active Capias Warrant: 24-year-old Dominick Pickles
PCSO sharing this FB post from our friends at the Maumee Police Division in the great…
Man arrested on DUI charges after crash that killed child and seriously injured 2
A Bartow man was arrested after he caused a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Polytechnic University are teaming up to protect the public from artificial intelligence threats
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Dr. Randy K. Avent, President of Florida Polytechnic University, are giving…
Cheryl Edwards Fire Marshal of the Lakeland Fire Department is retiring
Celebrating a remarkable career! Yesterday (June 6), we celebrated Cheryl Edwards as she retired from her…
West Pipkin Road Widening Project to Close Yates Road for 60 Days
Polk County’s ongoing widening of West Pipkin will close Yates Road for 60 Days starting Monday…
Feds expect to decide this year on Mosaic’s ‘radioactive roads’ plan
Federal environmental regulators said they expect to decide this year on a controversial proposal that would…
Charges dropped against Lakeland teen punched, tasered by officers
Lakeland Gazette has confirmed charges will be dropped Friday against 16-year-old Jahmal Hudson after a violent altercation with…
Cattle Drive Casserole
Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Try this Cattle…
The rain helped out but dry weather continues brush fires have burned nearly 1,000 acres
Firefighters and the forestry service are working to put out several brush fires that have burned…
Hail Hits Parts of East Lakeland
Cherry-sized (0.6″) hail hit parts of Lakeland during a storm on Thursday. This was the second…
Publix’s ice cream truck is coming to Lakeland
Publix is going on tour in a neighborhood near you! Publix has announced the return of…
David Mulicka Lee County’s Toxic Dumper
Editorial David Mulicka’s roots run deep here in Southwest Florida, as is Toxic Dumper (see pdf…
Florida has paid the vendor $50 million so far for the stalled plan to import Canadian drugs
A cavernous warehouse owned by Life Science Logistics sits on an industrial street in Lakeland, built three…
1 dead after a crash involving a dump truck
One person was killed in a Winter Haven crash involving a dump truck, according to police.…
26 More FL Red Lobster Restaurants to Close in Bankruptcy including Lakeland
Red Lobster, which abruptly closed more than 50 restaurants last month, revealed in bankruptcy court that…
Book Review – Behind Closed Doors
Title: Behind Closed Doors Author: B.A. Paris ISBN: 978-1848454125 Release Date: 02/11/2016 Review: 5 Stars I know…
Book Review – The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1)
Title: The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1) Author: Christina Lauren ISBN: N/A Release Date:…
Update: Brush fires burnt over 900 acres – Highway 630 East and Highway 60
Fire crews were working to contain at least three large brush fires as of 10:30 p.m.…
Large Wildfire Breaks Out at Indian Lake
A large wildfire is raging tonight near Large Wildfire Breaks Out at Indian Lake and the Canopy Oaks…
MY DAD WAS MY GREATEST TEACHER AND INSPIRATION
By Van Yandell Psalms 103:13 “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD…
FDOT opens new wildlife underpass in Polk County
A major highway project was celebrated in Polk County Wednesday, as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…
Family Dollar is up for sale
Dollar Tree said Wednesday it will explore a sale or spinoff of Family Dollar, less than…
Two more arrested in connection to death of missing man
Four Lakeland residents have been arrested in the death of a missing man who the Polk…
Trump requested to lift the gag order after the hush money trial but Manhattan DA opposes
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes former President Donald Trump’s request for Judge Juan Merchan to lift…
SWAN DIVE – Lakeland Changes Munn Park Name June 15th
Written by Swan Dive Satire Former President Barack stated, “Change will not come if we wait…
FHSAA Approves Athlete-Pay Rules
By Ryan Dailey The News Service of Florida The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday…