Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College has received three bronze pieces from one of…
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Another freestanding ER to be built in Lakeland this time off on N 98
Orlando Health announced plans to build a second facility in Lakeland because of the city’s rapid population…
NORAD Tracks Santa
Like many origin stories, NORAD’s mission to track Santa began by accident. In 1955 a young child, trying to reach Santa, dialed the…
Petalution
Definition: (noun) This poetic term combines “petal,” representing the delicate and colorful parts of a flower, with…
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year
SANTA came to visit Lakeland a little early this year. LPD officers enjoyed being elves for…
Questions that Sheriff Grady Judd will not answer on the Rebecca Sedwick 2013 case
Questions: The bullying question? “The more I look at these files, the more livid I am…
Former Wildwood Quarterback Nate Mikell Transfers to Southeastern University
Former Wildwood Middle High School quarterback Nate Mikell has decided to transfer from Gannon University to…
Lakeland REALTORS® Presents Annual Awards
Lakeland Realtors held its annual Installation & Awards Luncheon at the Magnolia Building on Friday, December…
Lakeland Realtors Installs 2024 Officers and Directors
Lakeland Realtors installed the association’s 2024 officers and directors during its annual installation and awards luncheon…
Polk County to provide $6 million in marketing to generate demand for Avelo Airlines
The Polk County Commission approved an estimated $6 million investment over the next five years for…
Conn’s makes a deal that adds W.S. Badcock as a 380-store subsidiary
Conn’s Inc. has consummated an all-stock transaction making furniture retailer W.S. Badcock LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Conn’s.…
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Massive Solar Farm near Florida Polytechnic University
A massive array of ground-mounted solar panels may soon rise on 1,400 acres of largely undevelopable…
Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause
In a stunning decision, the Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling that…
WATSON CLINIC PARTNERS WITH BONNET SPRINGS PARK
Watson Clinic is a proud sponsor of the Watson Clinic Gallery located at the Hollis Family…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florda father lost his baby daughter to adoption…
North Chestnut Road Closure Postponed Until After Christmas
A Polk County sidewalk project scheduled to close North Chestnut Road in Lakeland this week has…
Glögg toddy
Serves 1 For the wine syrup1 x 750ml bottle red wine1 tbsp dried elderberries1 orange, sliced, skin…
Bagged Spinach Recalled in 7 States Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
On December 15, the FDA announced a recall of certain spinach products due to a potential health risk…
LAKELAND CITIZENS ACADEMY TAKING APPLICANTS
Hands-on Interactive Program Highlighting Lakeland Municipal Government The City of Lakeland is now taking applicants for…
Man turns himself in after stealing ingredients for a screwdriver
A man turned himself into Polk County authorities after surveillance video showed him breaking into an apartment and…
Meet Prism
We decided to name this adorable fella Prism after noting his two different colored eyes. He…
Are you ready for some baseball?
The Detroit Tigers’ spring training will begin in Lakeland on Feb. 24, 2024, and tickets are…
Christmas is God’s Extraordinary Opportunity
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas was bleak when I was fourteen years old. My father had…
‘We need representation’ says Terry Coney, President of Lakeland’s NAACP branch
For the first time in more than 55 years, Lakeland is not having a Black person…
Lakeland Linder gets approval for commercial airline
Lakeland City Commissioners unanimously approved a new agreement with Avelo Airlines to become the first commercial…
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift…
Two Lakeland men arrested for burglarizing a church and stealing $300 worth of food
59-year-old Nelson Newman and 27-year-old Ronald McCain, both of Lakeland, were arrested and charged Saturday for…
Auburndale man arrested for aggravated child abuse after shaking baby
An Auburndale man was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives on Friday, December…
Frankie made it back home
Oh, Frankie… you gotta let someone know when you plan on leaving the house. You never…
Streets Flood across Tampa Bay Area after Heavy Rain
Heavy wind and rain pummeled Tampa Bay overnight, while Lakeland saw record rainfall. Heavy wind and…
Rebecca Sedwick 2013 suicide: what the sheriff files show – and it’s not bullying – did Sheriff Grady Judd lie!!
Rebecca Ann Sedwick (October 19, 2000 – September 9, 2013) was a 12-year-old American student at Crystal Lake…
Dewdropiphany
Definition: (noun) This whimsical term combines “dewdrop,” representing a small, glistening water droplet often found on leaves…
Tech Giant’s $1.6 Million Leap to Florida: A Promise of Over 100 Jobs and Economic Growth
In the bustling world of technology and innovation, a new headline has captured the attention of…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Elephant
The holidays are a time to celebrate the heartwarming moments in life, and we’re extra thankful…