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LKLD Shuffle
Friday, October 13, 2023 , 6:00pm-8:00pm Add to Calendar Additional Dates Friday, November 10, 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm Location Lakeland Shuffleboard…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd made his position crystal clear he sides with Israel over ‘Hamas terrorist’ attacks
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd made his position crystal clear while condemning the “murderous” attack by…
43rd Annual Swan Roundup Checkup
Swans are penned while they wait for their turn during the 43rd annual Swan Roundup checkup…
Swantoberfest
Lakeland’s Swan Brewing rolls out the kegs for its annual Swantoberfest Friday through Sunday at the…
Severe Weather Could Bring Tornadoes, 70 MPH Winds To FL
A low-pressure system moving in from the Gulf of Mexico could bring severe thunderstorms, strong winds,…
With his presidential hopes teetering, DeSantis says he ‘delivered’ in Florida. Did he?
Struggling to compete with Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaning into his on-the-job performance as…
SEU Appoints New Vice President of Its Ministry Network
Southeastern University (SEU) has announced the appointment of a new vice president to its leadership team.…
Lunarift
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “lunar,” relating to the moon, with “lift,” signifying elevation and inspiration.…
City of Lakeland to Host 15th Biennial Historic Home Workshop
Historic homeowners are invited to attend the 15th Biennial Historic Home Workshop hosted at Florida Southern College…
SUN ‘n FUN Family Spooktacular and Pumpkin Dash 5K!
The PUMPKIN DASH 5K will be from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and feature: Halloween-themed 5K…
Bill would require Florida businesses to accept cash
A 2022 Pew Research study shows 41% of adults in the U.S. don’t use cash for…
5 Polk County residents charged with racketeering after 30 burglaries
Five Polk County residents have been charged with racketeering after about 30 burglaries in seven different…
Sonar Search Company hopes to solve a 58-year-old unsolved missing person’s case
A company that searches for missing people is now setting its sights on a 58-year-old Polk County cold case. …
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd To Speak At ‘Stand With Israel’ Rally In Lakeland
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will attend and speak at the “Stand With Israel Rally” on…
Seniors frustrated by another lot rent increase at a Lakeland mobile home park
Deborah Dicus has lived at Holiday Mobile Home Park since 2012. Her neighbors are considered family.…
Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail-level product recall of certain over-the-counter drugs
Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail-level product recall of certain over-the-counter drugs and medical devices…
Six suspects were arrested during “Operation Child Protector IV” focusing on the online solicitation of minors
Beginning September 19, 2023, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Lakeland Police Department, Haines City Police Department, Tampa…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a federal prosecutor from the January 6th protest was…
Vote by Mail for the November 7th Municipal Elections
Mail ballots are available for registered voters who reside in the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade,…
Seraphoric
Definition: (adjective) This captivating term combines “serene,” signifying a state of calm and peacefulness, with “euphoric,” representing…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to Brief Media on the Arrest of 6 Men Linked to a Child Sex Operation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will provide details this Tuesday afternoon about a multi-law enforcement agency,…
2023 Lakeland Swan Roundup
43rd Annual Swan Roundup. Lake Morton. Lakeland, Florida. Oct. 10, 2023. Photos by Tom Hagerty –…
KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan…
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
JOIN US FOR THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA. Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28.
Plant Pop-Up in Munn Park on October 14
Join us for a Plant Pop Up in Munn Park on October 14 from 8 am…
Blood of the Immortals Jello Shots – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer
Long before we were surrounded by the shimmering daylight vampires of Twilight, I was a lover…
Potential tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico and how it may impact Florida
According to the National Hurricane Center, a small area of low pressure over the southwestern Gulf…
Fleurfuse
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “fleur,” the French word for “flower,” with “fuse,” suggesting a dynamic…
The Exorcist: Believer – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The creative, commercial, and overall cultural impact of 1973’s “The Exorcist” cannot…
Southeastern University’s ACPL Hosts Lecture with David Shedd
David Shedd, former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), will speak at Southeastern University…
Luminagique
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “luminosity,” signifying the quality of being full of light or radiance,…
Blood pressure medicine recalled after oxycodone tablet found on packaging
A drug manufacturer is voluntarily recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol over a…
Lutz woman killed in Multi-vehicle wreck on I-4
A Lutz woman was killed in an early morning crash on I-4 in Osceola County, according…
Oct 14th Polk City Event with Anthony Sabatini District 11
District 11 is North Lakeland, Polk City in Polk County. This event is a FREE event. …
Come out and meet the Fish Kittens (Anchovy, Tuna, Guppy, Trout, and Minnow) at the Kitty Cat Lounge
Come out and meet the Fish Kittens (Anchovy, Tuna, Guppy, Trout, and Minnow) at the Kitty…
Ecclectopia
Definition: (noun) This captivating term combines “eclecticism,” signifying the practice of selecting and borrowing from a diverse…
This Florida Hospital is One of the Creepiest Places in the State
Florida, renowned for its sun-soaked beaches, amusement parks, and cultural diversity, harbors a darker aspect that…
Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash along I-4 in Polk County deputies say
A stolen vehicle was involved in a rollover crash Friday evening along I-4 in Polk County,…