The popular “Light Up BSP” holiday display at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland is slated to…
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Movie Review – Practical Magic 2
By Bob Garver Apparently I blinked and the 1998 chick flick “Practical Magic” developed a…
Polk commissioners to discuss CareerSource director’s future
The discussion regarding CareerSource Polk President and CEO Stacy Campbell-Domineck culminated in her temporary removal without…
Fatal Crash / 1700 Harden Boulevard
On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 8:42 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
National Weather Service will change its maps to reflect Lake America
The National Weather Service (NWS) announced it has begun transitioning its online maps, forecasts, warnings, and…
VEHICLE VS. BICYCLIST
Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist…
Trooper Rescues Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Wandering Alone on Busy Kathleen Road
A Florida state trooper spotted something in Lakeland yesterday that would stop any parent in their…
Lakeland Man Jumps Out Window to Escape Deputies, Lands Directly in Front of K9 Unit
A 26-year-old Lakeland man tried to escape a probation violation warrant on Thursday by bolting through…
Polk County Puts Nearly $870K Toward Four New Homes in Lakeland, Auburndale
By Elizabeth Johanson hoodline Source: Facebook/ Polk County Government Florida Four Polk County families whose homes were…
17-year-old charged with felony after fleeing police
In Florida, when a 17-year-old is charged with a felony for fleeing law enforcement, the charge…
Largest Cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown
Federal health officials officially declared an end to the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history after…
Semi Fire Threatens Structure on Pine Meadow Road
Possible vehicle fire. It was advised that a semi is on fire and is threatening a…
MISSING CHILD ALERT
Update The children are safe. SYLVESTER AND THE LAWS CHILDREN A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has…
Road Closure Alert: Sinkhole Shuts Down Major Lakeland Intersection at N Lake Parker Ave & Rose St
UPDATE: FDOT has completed the repair work, and the roadway is now open. The intersection of…
Pt 3: Body cam footage after Ft Myers Mayor Anderson is accused of drugging a young man and soliciting sex from him.
The voters should be demanding his resignation. The officers should have arrested him. By Ramona D…
FDOT U.S. 92 Memorial Blvd Study Workshop in Lakeland
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is hosting an Alternatives Public Information Workshop for…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 98 in Highland City
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two‑vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality.…
Polk County Fire Rescue Ambulance Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash
While responding to a call with lights and sirens on, a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance…
The Sheriff Said Body Cameras are WORSE Than Flock Cameras! Grady FUDD – Polk County Sheriff’s Office
By James Madison Audits – First Amendment Audits
Fort Meade Lost $113,000. Bell Says It Was on Purpose
As originally reported by Illuminate Fort Meade. In June, there was nothing particularly remarkable about two resolutions…
Florida Dengue Fever Outbreak: Health Alerts Issued Over Case Surge
Florida health authorities have issued public health alerts and advisories following a sudden surge in both…
Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College’s Constitution Day events on Thursday, September 17, 2026. U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R)…
Part 2: 18-year-old student says Fort Myers mayor asked him graphic and coercive sexual questions
By Bob Norman SW Florida Lighthouse The mayor disputes the worst of the allegations but admits…
How Commissioner Bill Braswell Plans to Swap Healthcare and Infrastructure Taxes to Offset Property Tax Losses
Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell proposed replacing an existing half-cent indigent healthcare sales tax with a…
Nilda Blanco Named Interim CareerSource Polk Director
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily remove long-time CareerSource Polk President…
Lakeland Mother Charged with Abuse in Infant Death
42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies on September 10, 2026,…
Lakeland DUI Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Into Swamp With Kids
A man was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department after allegedly driving under the influence and…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Remembrance and Service
A quarter century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, 100 million Americans are too young to…
Suncoast Credit Union awards $3.75 million in education funding, largest investment in foundation’s history
Foundation expanding impact with five new partners receiving funds Continuing its commitment to supporting students across…
Peace River Center Professionals Earn Statewide Recognition at Florida Behavioral Health Conference
Peace River Center, a licensed and nationally accredited nonprofit regional provider of behavioral health care and…
City Receives Funding for Stormwater Planning
Commissioners also approved a $400,000 stormwater master planning project. The project will receive $300,000 in federal…
Lakeland Electric Fuel Charge Drops Beginning Oct. 1
Lakeland Electric customers are also expected to see some relief beginning this fall. Commissioners approved lowering…
Uber Agreement Approved at Lakeland Linder
Uber will continue operating at Lakeland Linder International Airport under a new three-year agreement approved by…
A serious two-vehicle crash involving a Jeep and Kia Hwy 92 E and Schalamar Creek Drive
A serious two-vehicle crash involving a Jeep and Kia is blocking the roadway near Hwy 92…
THE DAY OUR WORLD CHANGED FOREVER: 9/11, 2001
We arrived in Hamburg, Germany just after dark from Amsterdam. Walking a street a few blocks…
Is God Dead? An “Enchanted” World
The Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, in his seminal work, A Secular Age, poses a brilliant question:…
Florida Baby Formula Theft Ring Busted in $1.1 Million Operation Formula One
On September 10, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the bust of a large-scale organized…
Septuagenarian suspect arrested following a string of retail thefts
An elderly Lakeland man who was suspected of a string of retail thefts since July has…
Trump Proposes $5,000 Dividend for US Citizens
President Donald Trump proposed issuing a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans…
How Older Adults Can Avoid Dangerous Medication Risks and Safely Manage Daily Prescriptions
As people age, body metabolism slows down, liver and kidney clearance decreases, and sensitivity to side…