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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS STOLEN VEHICLE?
This 2020 grey Honda CRV (tag PZX-Z01) was reported stolen from a neighborhood in Northeast Lakeland…
Serendazzle
Definition: (verb) This enchanting term combines “serendipity,” signifying the occurrence and development of events by chance in…
Step Back in Time at the Old Fashioned Cigars Event
Get ready for an evening of suave sophistication and old-world charm at the Old Fashioned Cigars event! On Thu,…
Fire obliterates home couple just moved into also sends firefighter to hospital
A young couple is out of a home after an overnight fire in Polk County. The…
Senate Panel Approves Bill to Ban No-Cash Businesses in Florida
• A bill that would ban most physical businesses from refusing cash payments has passed its…
2024 Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Canceled
Carlisle Auctions, a Pennsylvania-based classic and collector car auction company, has been making Central Florida its…
SUN ‘n FUN Announces Epic Opening Day Concert – Trace Adkins with Special Guest, Sara Evans to Celebrate 50th Fly-In!
The stage is set for a monumental kickoff to the 50th Fly-In Celebration at the SUN ‘n FUN…
DeSantis plans to cut over 1,000 state jobs
A multi-billion-dollar budget surplus touted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be enough to save…
Lakeland has a new City Commissioner in District A Northwest
Guy LaLonde Jr. received 57.58% of the vote during the run-off race against Samuel Simmons. Precinct…
DeSantis asks for $1 million in new budget for possible suit over FSU playoff snub
In Governor Ron DeSantis’ new budget, $1 million has been budgeted to the University System Board…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS – UPDATE
Based on the evidence at the scene, the school bus was traveling west on West Pipkin…
Lakeland Commissioners Seek multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail along Ingraham Avenue
Lakeland plans to convert the sidewalks on five blocks of Ingraham Avenue north of Florida Southern…
Radianique
Definition: (adjective) This radiant term combines “radiant,” signifying brightness and glowing energy, with “unique,” signifying something one-of-a-kind…
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ tops Billboard’s Hot 100 chart
Sixty-plus years after she last chart-topper, Brenda Lee has again topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart via…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that gun sales have increased here in Florida since the…
FATAL CRASH INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS AND BICYCLIST
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 6:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of…
Jalina Anglin’s family wants Auburndale police sergeant fired following fatal crash
The family of a 5-year-old child killed in a crash with an Auburndale police officer last…
74 churches granted disaffiliation from UMC Florida Conference amid homosexuality division
Seventy-four congregations in Florida have left the United Methodist Church over the denomination’s longstanding debate over…
Lakeland’s Annual Santa-Themed Pub Crawl Is Back This Weekend
LKLD SantaCon, Lakeland’s annual Santa-themed pub crawl, is back this weekend and it’s all for a…
Curbside recycling in unincorporated Polk County will be eliminated in 2024
District 1 County Commissioner, George Lindsey, said curbside recycling is counterproductive in unincorporated Polk County. According to…
2024 ReEnergize Lakeland calendar contest
Imagine a world where creativity and sustainability collide. That’s exactly what happened at our 2024 ReEnergize…
Damaged $10 Million RICE Engine Will Be Replaced the Manufacturer
Instead of trying to fix a $10 million engine for Lakeland Electric’s new power plant that…
“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
By Bob Garver When the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 forced several movies off…
The New McIntosh Reciprocal Engine Plant
Prepare to be amazed! The Utility Committee embarked on a captivating expedition through the new McIntosh…
7 Companies Announced Layoffs this November in Florida
In November, a total of 7 companies in Florida have issued WARN notices, signaling significant workforce reductions.…
Massive fire consumes Plant City log house
A massive fire consumed a two-story log house in Plant City Sunday afternoon, according to Hillsborough…
Book Review: How to Make an Avocado Fly by Mikayla White
This fictional children’s book is STEM-focused and relevant for preschool through elementary school. From “gnomes planting…
Grady Judd’s spy plane was removed from the consent agenda. Now delay the vote and provide details.
The sheriff must publicly explain what his spy satellite can see; and who has access to…
Kitty Cat Lounge is making a difference in our community
Kitty Cat Lounge is located at 946 E Orange St., in Downtown Lakeland. This local business…
Meet Sedona and Oliver
Available for adoption are Sedona and Oliver. These two beauties are 3 to 4 years old…
Abyssence
Definition: (noun) This deep term combines “abyss,” signifying a vast and immeasurable space, with “essence,” representing the…
Lakeland’s Commissioner Sam Simmons has issues we need to elect Guy LaLonde
Editorial Lakeland’s Commissioner Sam Simmons will face Guy LaLonde at the polls Tuesday to see who…
Citizens Property Insurance is under federal investigation
On Thursday, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee launched an investigation into Citizens Property Insurance…
Amid cries about UF absenteeism, Joseph Ladapo buys $1.7M home — in Pinellas County
By Jacob Ogles Property records show Florida’s top doc bought the modern mansion in June. Florida…
FSC to begin restoring planetarium based on original design
By Kailynn Bannon Opinions Editor The Southern The white dome on top of the Polk Science…
Retaliation Alleged Over Florida Gov. DeSantis Travel Records
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement fired a deputy chief of staff days after she sought…
Stellarnate
Definition: (verb) This luminous term combines “stellar,” relating to stars or celestial objects, with “illuminate,” signifying the…
Congress expels George Santos. Here’s how Florida lawmakers voted.
Florida’s 28 U.S. House members were split evenly on the matter. In just the sixth expulsion…
Florida-Based “Innovative Farming Company” Files For Bankruptcy, Equipment To Be Auctioned Off
Florida is arguably conducive to agriculture because of its temperate climate. According to the U.S. Department…