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CENTRAL FLORIDA BUSINESS EXPO
The City of Lakeland is hosting the Central Florida Business Expo on April 24, 2024, at…
Gov. DeSantis blames electric vehicles for insurance rate spikes
As Floridians continue to struggle with high insurance costs, Gov. Ron DeSantis says people steering away…
SEU to Hold Piano Trio Concert
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold “Spiritus,” a piano trio concert, at All Saints…
CSX Transportation Closing Old Highway 37 at Rail Crossing on Friday
UPDATE Subsequent to release, CSX representatives contacted Polk County to announce repairs and closure of the…
A pageant that makes a difference: Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant is back
The annual Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant is returning to the Wyndham Celebration for a night of…
WE ARE LIVING IN A PLASTIC WORLD
By Van Yandell Genesis 1: 1-3 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.…
Fill the hole with a load of rocks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Sixty minutes reported, on Sunday evening February third, about a gap in…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Plastic Flamingos Take Flight in Florida’s Bold Move to Redefine State Bird
Satire In a move that has both baffled and amused ornithologists and residents alike, the Florida…
Lakeland Man Gets 28 Years in Federal Prison for 13 Armed Dollar Tree Robberies
A Lakeland man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for interference with commerce…
Andrew’s Coffee: On the road to brewing success
By Anna Bialkowski FSC The Southern Lakeland’s alternative drive-through coffee shop has recently undergone some monumental…
Truck crashes into Polk County home injuring driver
A driver was injured after they crashed their truck into the garage of a Polk County…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd warns terrorist attack ‘is on the way’ because of border crisis
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the biggest problem with illegal border crossers is they’re coming…
Man stole statues to gift ex-girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
A “would-be Romeo” is behind bars after he acquired a Valentine’s Day gift the wrong way,…
Imagine driving five million miles without an accident
Imagine driving five million miles without an accident. Say it again, “five mmmmmiiillllllion.” That’s what our…
Tanker spills diesel after Polk County crash
A tanker spilled diesel after it was involved in a crash Tuesday in Polk County, according…
The Connie is Coming to SUN ‘n FUN!
The 50th Anniversary SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo will play host to hundreds of restored vintage…
Florida Announces Ambitious Plan to Build Giant Dome to Combat Humidity
Satire In an unprecedented move, Florida’s state government has announced a groundbreaking plan to encase the…
Lavish Lakeland Home Sells for $1.2M
A stunning 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,215,000 on February 6th. Located at…
Coca-Cola to close Dunedin plant will lay off nearly 200 workers
Coca-Cola will permanently close its plant in Dunedin later this year and lay off nearly 200…
House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis
The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, after an embarrassing failed attempt…
BSD Capital Introduces Executive Office Suites at Lakeland Town Center
Lakeland Town Center is excited to announce the launch of its newest offering – Executive Office…
Disneyland’s Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy want to join a union
Disneyland employees who perform as various Disney characters at the theme park are seeking to join…
2 children found in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Polk County home
A husband and wife in Polk County were arrested on Saturday after officials discovered their home was covered…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is talk in the Florida Legislature to eliminate…
FL Proud Boy and Adult Film Actor Heads To Prison For Jan. 6 Breach
A Florida Proud Boy, who is also an adult film actor, was sentenced to two years…
STATE’S ‘FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND’ ENERGY PROJECT REACHES MOMENTOUS MILESTONE: ‘IT … CAN BE USED WHETHER OR NOT THE SUN IS SHINING’
A Florida energy project reached a major milestone in October: the production of clean hydrogen. The…
Opioid sales at Publix pharmacies increased during the crisis as others pulled back
An executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in October 2015 after detecting what he…
House from ’90s film ‘My Girl’ to become home for expectant mothers and babies
In the early 90’s film “My Girl”, Vada Sulftenfuss spends a lot of time running up…
ARMED BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On February 12, 2024, at 7:16 p.m. officers were called to the 4900 block of Highway…
Polk County Sheriff searching for a man who violated parole
The Polk County sheriff is asking the public to assist in locating Billy Ray Lemay. Here…
Delve into the City with the Highest Obesity Rate in Florida
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, indicating excess body fat,…
Tigers Pitchers and Catchers Report This Week
Spring training is right around the corner. Tigers pitchers and catchers report for camp this week…
Man arrested for DUI and other charges after abandoning an airboat in front of PCSO substation
An airboat that fell off of a trailer being towed by a truck was abandoned in…
Florida Governor Announces Ambitious Plan to Replace State Capitol with a Giant Orange
Satire In a bold and unprecedented move, Florida’s Governor has announced plans to completely revamp the…
A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET TO CLOSE FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Crew WHAT: Street Closure along portion of Orange Street WHY: Sanitary…
Sixty years ago this week the Beatles played their first live appearances in the United States
It was sixty years ago this week that the Beatles played their first live appearances in…