Two people, including a fourteen-year-old, were arrested for car theft in separate cases early Wednesday morning.…
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Lunavore
Definition: (noun) This celestial term combines “luna,” representing the moon, with “vore,” a playful twist on “devour.”…
DOES GOD HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET?
By Van Yandell Mark 13: 32 “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man,…
Is Avelo Airlines coming to Lakeland Linder Airport?
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials hope to offer commercial passenger flights operated by Avelo Airlines by…
I’m 65 and Working; Can I Collect Ex-spouse Benefits
I turned 65 earlier this year, and I still work full time. I was divorced four…
Bezos Academy will open a tuition-free full-day preschool in Lakeland in 2025
Polk County Public Schools announced a step Wednesday toward filling a local need for free, voluntary…
Our Ever-Changing Christmas Story
By Glenn Mollette Christmas is always changing. The biblical story never changes but your story is…
The Boy and the Heron – Movie Review
By Bob Garver NOTE: This Japanese film is available in both “Subbed” and “Dubbed” versions. This…
Gators men’s basketball to take on East Carolina at RP Funding Center
The Swamp comes to Lakeland on Thursday, Dec. 14, as the high flying Florida Gators men’s…
Courtyard by Marriott in Lakeland, Florida Completes Renovation
LBA Hospitality today announced that the Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland hotel in Lakeland, Florida has completed…
2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Winners
The 2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade judges announced the winners of this year’s parade, held on Dec.…
EAST HIGHLAND DRIVE RESURFACING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION – UPDATE
On December 7, 2023, traffic crash investigators obtained a warrant and arrested Alexander Collins in connection…
Lumigique
Definition: (adjective) This radiant term combines “luminous,” signifying emitting light or glowing, with “unique,” signifying something one-of-a-kind…
Polk Pool Company plans to file for bankruptcy while 60 pools remain unfinished
A popular Polk County pool company is going out of business and announced plans to file…
Polk HealthCare Plan: A Potential Health Coverage Option for Polk County Residents
As the year-end approaches, individuals might be considering health coverage options for the next year. These…
Recall closed on 3 popular soft drinks distributed in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
The FDA has announced the recall of 3 canned soft drinks by United Packers, LLC due…
Steve Tuzeneu to Join Hall Communications as a Chief Engineer
Come January, radio veteran Steve Tuzeneu will begin a new role as a chief engineer for Hall…
Driver killed in crash after car runs into tree, catches on fire in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mulberry…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Polk State’s youngest graduate, 14, will receive a degree at the 129th Commencement
Before she has a driver’s license or even a learner’s permit for that matter, Abigail Mena…
Florida Zoo beefs up security after birth of extremely rare alligator ‘worth millions’
The rare alligator’s skin is depleted of regular dark grey pigment and her eyes gleam a…
Polk Commission approves sheriff’s $5 million “spy plane” despite public’s privacy concerns
Calling it a “spy plane,” residents were critical at Tuesday’s commission meeting of a Sheriff’s Office request…
Tex-Mex Beef Enchiladas
The key to a perfect Tex-Mex Beef Enchilada is a combination of multiple factors: A good…
Charming Lakeland House Sells for $1.1M
A charming 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,075,000 on November 30th. Located at…
Update: The second teacher in less than a week was arrested for illegal conduct with a child
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a second teacher in less than…
CFTOD Administrator Says Employees Owe $2 Million in Back Taxes to IRS for Theme Park Access
According to a memo from Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean to District employees,…
A New Disney Planned Community Is Coming — and It’s Not in Florida or California!
Those looking to live the Disney lifestyle year-round can join a new residential community dreamed up by the…
Traffic signal months away from installation at Lakeland intersection where teen died
A traffic signal at an intersection A traffic signal at an intersection in Lakeland where a teenager…
Second Polk County Teacher Arrested For Illegal Conduct With Child
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a second teacher in less than…
Big Grady sends Little Grady to duck public questions about his $5M spy plane
By BILLY TOWNSEND Commissioners approve $5M sheriff’s spy plane without any guidelines or safeguards; Commissioner Rick…
City Commissioners considering 1,400-acre solar farm in Lakeland’s Innovation District
Lakeland city commissioners are concerned about building on green space and whether this solar project would…
BURGLARY ARREST
On December 4, 2023, at 1:04 a.m., officers responded to an active burglary at an East…
Disney World To Be CLOSED February 30th, and 31st, 2024!
Mark your calendars and adjust your travel itinerary as Disney World will be shut down on February 30th…
Lakeland’s 2023 Runoff Election voter numbers
· Number of registered Lakeland voters – 63,088 · Number of votes counted on election day – 7,247 · Percentage of…