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Man steals ingredients for screwdriver after breaking into Polk County apartment
The Polk County Sheriff’s office is calling the suspect who broke into an apartment for vodka and orange…
Ron DeSantis sees mental institutions as a solution to homelessness
In Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis was consumed with the unhoused population half a continent…
Arrests of Homeless People for Camping on Lakeland City-Owned Property Is Not Solving the Issue
Being Homeless is not a crime Lakeland Police have increased patrols of certain parts of the…
With a 1.3 million pound gift Publix doubles produce a donation to food banks
Publix is closing out the year with a second announcement of a major produce donation. The…
Florida Abortion Rights Initiative Set to Appear on Ballot after Surpassing Signature Requirement
• The citizen group Floridians Protecting Freedom has collected over 1.4 million signatures to get an…
Over 300,000 Air Fryers Urgently Recalled Over Burn Hazard
A Middleton, Wisconsin-based home goods supplier is recalling 319,000 air fryers over concerns that a component…
Florida Gov. DeSantis activates State Guard as severe weather threatens state
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday activated the Florida State Guard ahead of a dangerous Gulf low and severe…
Haines City police officer quits after being arrested for shoplifting multiple times
David Griffin faces 5 counts of petit retail theft; he has since quit his job as…
The (unofficial) animal rescue team took quick action yet AGAIN
Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County – Bartow (unofficial) #animalrescue team took quick action yet…
Polk superintendent breaks down district grade data for school board
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid updated the School Board on Tuesday on a more…
Rose Dynasty Teen Group
The Rose Dynasty teen group is starting back up in person on January 20th!! If you…
Lead In Applesauce In FL Recall May Have Been Intentional: Report
Federal health officials are investigating whether cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to high blood lead levels among…
C.S. LEWIS IS COMING TO LAKELAND IN A DAZZLING, NEW, MULTIMEDIA THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
From Fellowship for Performing Arts, the producers of The Screwtape Letters, and starring award-winning actor Max…
Solstalgia
Definition: (noun) This evocative term combines “solstice,” representing the point in the year when the sun reaches…
Florida Supreme Court knocks down abusive interpretation of Marsy’s Law
In one of his famous speeches, Martin Luther King Jr. declared that ” the arc of the moral universe…
North Chestnut Road in Lakeland Closing for Three Months
A new Polk County sidewalk project requiring extensive drainage installations will close North Chestnut Road in…
Letter: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Political Future Is On The Line
By Daniel McCarthy Ron DeSantis is running as the true-blue conservative in the race for the…
Airside Center Drive Closing for 11 Days
A large drainage pipe being installed as part of Polk County’s West Pipkin Road widening project…
Candy Cane Champagne Cocktail
This simple seasonal sipper is perfect for your holiday party! This easy cocktail is like a…
Solmart Media Brings Regional Mexican Brand To Lakeland
Polk County, Fla., has been one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S. for years. Home…
Samuel’s offensive rebound and dunk in the closing seconds helped Florida beat East Carolina 70-65
Photos by Tom Hagerty Click here to see more Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 of his…
Who’s Avelo?
Who’s Avelo? Lakeland Linder International Airport’s announcement that it has reached an agreement for passenger air…
DeSantis Board Spent Hundreds of Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars To Accuse Disney of Mishandling Money
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors recently released a polarizing 80-page report that claimed that the former…
Lakeland House Sells for $1.2M – A Must-See Property!
A stunning 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,200,000 on December 8th. Located at…
LAKELAND LINDER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH AVELO AIRLINES FOR PASSENGER AIR SERVICE
The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce that an agreement package has been reached between…
BANANA SANTA SKEWERS
Little Santa is treated with bananas and strawberries are assembled quickly – kids can help! It…
Aurorise
Definition: (verb) This enchanting term combines “aurora,” representing the mesmerizing natural lights in the polar skies, with…
Mecum Kissimmee 2024 Eclipses 4,000 Consignments Record-Setting Count
More than 4,000 consignments and nearly 40 collections are slated for auction at Mecum Kissimmee 2024,…
Committee greenlights bill allowing non-veterinarians to give rabies vaccine
A bill allowing individuals who are not veterinarians to administer rabies vaccines on animals passed the…
Polk County U.S. House reps vote along party lines on opening impeachment inquiry of Biden
Polk County’s four members of the U.S. House aligned with their parties in voting Wednesday on a resolution…
‘The Squeeze’ helps shuttle people into downtown Lakeland at lunchtime
With stops scattered along a strategic route, ‘The Squeeze’ is free to ride and with pickups…
Porch pirate caught stealing Amazon packages days before Christmas
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies were able to quickly identify and arrest a “porch pirate” who stole…
FCC votes to ban termination fees for quitting cable and satellite services
The Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to ban early termination fees, charged by cable and satellite companies…
Maintenance work closes lanes on U.S. 92 between Lakeland and Auburndale
Lane closures in both directions are planned for U.S. 92 between Lakeland and Auburndale are planned…
Publix is providing millions of dollars for housing
Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $10 million to build hope and strengthen communities. The donation…
‘You were there for me’: Lakeland girl reunites with cardiac surgeon who saved her life
As she waited in the lobby at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Bella Sanchez’s heart was…
Let’s Kickoff Relay 2024 at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plant City
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plant City invites the community to join the…
THE FIRST TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS
By Van Yandell Luke 1: 41-42 “It happened, when Elisabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that…