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Book Review – The Familiar
Title: The Familiar Author: Leigh Bardugo ISBN: 9781250884251 Release Date: 04/09/24 Review: 4 Stars The Familiar is…
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‘Very pungent’: Carillon Lakes residents hope discovery of wastewater line break means relief from disgusting odor
Russ Delaney recorded video on his cell phone as crew members bustled around and equipment hauled…
Letter to the Editor – Mosaic’s Toxic Mess
By Andy Mele, MSPeace Myakka Waterkeeper On Monday evening, March 25, a fire broke out at…
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
By Caroline Bryant Features Editor The Southern It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk…
Polk County trash-collection fees are projected to increase by more than 63%
The trash collection and disposal fee for Polk County residents will jump 63.35% in the first…
BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On April 23, 2024, at 12:53 a.m. LPD patrol officers responded to the Sandpiper Mobil gas…
Flight to Honor – Veterans of Mission 9 will receive patriotic quilts
Roughly 15 women sitting near sewing machines at the Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland loudly exclaim, “Yes…
Emergency Water Main Repairs Closing Park Byrd Road for Up to Two Days
Emergency repairs to a failing 12-inch water main will close Park Byrd Road just north of…
This couple got engaged at Sun ‘n Fun 24
This couple got engaged right on the warbird ramp at #SNF24 and were then invited into…
The New Lakeland VA clinic is 5 times the size of the old one
Lakeland’s veteran’s clinic will begin moving into its new building off Lakeland Highlands Road next month. The…
Lake Alfred commissioner resigns after being charged with having child porn
Lake Alfred commissioner Charles Oswald Lake has voluntarily resigned from office after being arrested on charges…
Project SEARCH Program at Lakeland Regional Health Graduates Eighth Class of Job-Ready Students with Disabilities
This year’s Project SEARCH class will be graduating at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024,…
Choral Pops Concert on Thursday May 2
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the Choral Pops Concert on Thursday, May…
Letter to the Editor – Homelessness in Polk County
By Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell As a steward of our community’s public spaces, I firmly…
Floridians struggle to afford groceries, as prices outpace incomes
By Peter Schorsch Florida Politics It’s getting significantly harder to put food on the table, according…
Tiny home community for Tampa’s homeless welcomes first residents after delays
Tucked between the interstate and the railroad tracks, woven into the industrial sprawl of Tampa’s eastern…
DeSantis has one of the utmost disapproval ratings for governors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has one of the highest disapproval ratings among U.S. governors, a national survey…
Truck driver arrested after allegedly holding couple hostage for weeks
A Central Florida truck driver has been arrested after Pennsylvania police say he was holding two…
Central Florida Homeless Advocates rally as Supreme Court hears public sleeping case
Supreme Court Justices are now deciding a major case that could impact how Central Florida tackles a growing…
Thousands and Thousands of gallons of wastewater spills
Officials said they were made aware of “an unusual odor by the Carillon Lakes community” weeks…
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CONVICTION
On February 7, 2022, the Lakeland Police Department began investigating a report of child pornography being…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida firefighter was recently arrested for molesting a…
Part Two – MORE THAN SHELTER Salvation Army
Lakeland is a generous community filled with people looking to help others. We’ve put together an…
Trump’s Abortion Bans Are Impacting Women in States Across the Country
By Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Manager Today, one week before Florida’s latest extreme abortion…
Supreme Court Justice Asks If A City Can Kill Homeless People
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, during oral arguments in a homelessness case on Monday, asked if cities…
Satanic Temple co-founder challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis to debate on religious freedoms
The Satanic Temple’s (TST) co-founder challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a debate on religious freedom after the…
Most Americans are facing some level of financial stress.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year…
Lakeland Real Estate broker receives national award at Las Vegas Convention
Andrea Dockery, broker/owner of RE/MAX Experts in Lakeland, was named the 2023 Broker/Owner of the Year Single…
Abigail – Movie Review
By Bob Garver After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie…
Learn about the early phases of the City of Lakeland’s initiatives to help the homeless. Part 1
Homelessness is a much-debated problem when it comes to helping those in need. It’s often thought…
Waco Kitchen at Lakeland Airport closes
Lakeland International Airport officials announced Monday that the airport’s only food vendor will temporarily suspend its…
Rising Alzheimer’s rates prompt renewed focus on end-of-life planning
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The 2024 Alzheimer’s Association annual report forecasts a doubling of…
The Florida Air Museum
The Florida Air Museum, located on the Aerospace Center for Excellence campus, was designated as the…
Alain Douge Selected to be Principal of Lakeland High School
Alain Douge has been named the next principal of Lakeland High School, effective this summer. Alain…
US Supreme Court will hear arguments over homeless public sleeping bans similar to Florida law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that will determine if…
Gift Card Drive for Homeless High School Seniors in Polk County
By Rachel Hernandez About 7 years ago I found out about a committee made up of…
Florida Ethics Commission Whitewash’s FEC Commissioner Freddie Figgers Fines
After listening to a whitewash proffered by its general counsel, Florida’s Commission on Ethics Friday gave…
Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy, gains new owners
New owners Flatheads plan to improve quality controls, speed of service, food consistency, serving size, and the in-store…