Health policy experts are highlighting a multitude of concerns regarding Florida’s Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in…
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Battling staffing issues Polk County Fire Rescue offers new perks to some applicants
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is making an effort to hire much-needed recruits by offering new…
The Haunted Jail Tour coming this October
Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be doing another Haunted Jail Tour this October! Save the date…
Swan City Roller Derby Exhibition
Swans vs SwansRoller Derby Double Header Date: August 17th, 2023Doors Open: 6:30PMPlace: HAUS 820820 N Massachusetts…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that NOAA has now updated their weather prediction with an…
Food + Beer prepares to open Lakeland restaurant on Aug. 21
Food + Beer is preparing to open its Lakeland restaurant next week off South Florida Avenue.…
State Hits Abortion Clinic with $193K Fine
By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Health regulators Monday ordered an Orlando abortion…
By the Numbers: Concealed Weapons Licenses
A state law took effect July 1 that allows people in Florida to carry guns without…
DeSantis: State Has ‘Moved On’ Amid Disney Fight
By Jim Turner – The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt…
Maui, Devastation can happen anywhere
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life…
FHP Stops Wrong Way Driver, Later Charged with DUI and Possession of Counterfeit Bills
This morning Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers received information that a dark in the colored sedan…
Movie Review – Meg 2: The Trench
By Bob Garver It’s around the two-thirds mark in “Meg 2: The Trench” that we…
Man accused of traveling for sex with teen girls
A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in Osceola County, accused of traveling from Davenport to a…
The animal killer will kill people also say’s Grady Judd
Editorial @freestateofflorida @Polk Sheriff Grady Judd is fresh out of F*CKS ??? #polkcounty #sheriff #gradyjudd #FL…
Meet Dempsey who sang at the Momma Ashley Rose and Friends Brunch
This song and performance are dedicated to Dempsey’s favorite Campout counselor, Cedar, who tragically passed away…
State ethics commission chair Gilzean has a $400,000 conflict of interest as the new boss of Disney’s usurped special district
Florida Commission on Ethics Chairman Glenton “Glen” Gilzean Jr. has an ethical problem – an unacknowledged…
DeSantis appoints anti-LGBTQ+ Liberty Counsel lawyer to fill a vacancy on the appellate court in Lakeland
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Roger Gannam of Apopka to serve as a judge on…
RAMON SANTIAGO-GARCIA Arrested
On Sunday afternoon, FHP Troopers received a tip concerning the whereabouts of RAMON SANTIAGO-GARCIA. He was…
Protesters Fail to Halt MOMMA ASHLEY ROSE and Friends Brunch
Pro- and anti-LGBTQ groups sparred verbally in front of ART/ifact Sunday afternoon as a drag show…
Meet Cinder
Meet Cinder, our beautiful long-haired black beauty. She is about 5 years old and very sweet…
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: CIRCLE K, 2109 MEMORIAL BLVD W, LAKELAND POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE #23-30127 This…
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse is Officially Over
It has been a long ride, but the Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse has officially come…
2 killed in Plant City double homicide, PCPD say
Plant City police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Sunday morning. Police said at…
Counter-protest supporting Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. and Momma Ashley Rose
Photo and video by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland
Some photos and videos of the protesters at the “Mama and Friends Brunch”
LPD stated no arrests today. But a few warnings over bullhorns. None of the protesters would…
New Restaurant Coming – Antojitos Navideños Restaurant
Today with a lot of Excitement and Joy we give you the News of the Next…
La Imperial Bakery has closed
Our family started La Imperial Bakery with a prayer, a fantastic Cuban sandwich, and a slice…
Serious Injury Crash
On August 13, 2023, at 12:17 AM, an FHP Trooper was conducting stationary radar speed enforcement…
Book Review – Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet
Perfectly Queer by Jillian Abby Perfectly Queer takes the reader on Jillian Abby’s poignant and painfully funny…
Polk County Ambulance Crashes Through a Wall
A Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance (unit MR002) was involved in an accident on South Florida…
Sarasota Republican files articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Florida) filed articles of impeachment Friday against President Joe Biden. “It’s long…
New security measures at Polk County Schools as classes begin
Polk County students start classes on Friday, and some will be heading to a new school.…
Editorial — Drag vs Christianity
The Lakeland Gazette asked both Jason DeShazo/Momma Ashley Rose and Pastor Jonathan Friedt of Believers Fellowship…
Stickers Warn About Kid’s Pets in Hot Cars
By The News Service of Florida As heat advisories continue, motorists fueling up across Florida will…
LPD has raised the Security level because an Oklahoma street preacher plans a protest of the Lakeland charity drag brunch Sunday
Public criticism of an upcoming Lakeland drag brunch is attracting protesters from as far away as…
Lakeland’s new eLibrary at Kelly Recreation Complex
The Lakeland Public Library’s new Kelly Branch is set to open on Monday, Sept. 18 at Kelly Recreation…