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Meet Ivorie
Ivorie, our beloved, 7-month-old goofball pup, is still awaiting her forever home. Her sister, Hazel, was…
Ringing in the New Year in the cutest way.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! At 12:06 AM, we welcomed the first…
Polk Senior Games Registration Officially Open
Provided by Polk Senior Games Registration is officially open for the Polk Senior Games! Polk Senior…
This ‘superfruit’ could be Florida’s newest crop contains up to 100 times more vitamin C than oranges
A “superfruit” that thrives in the Caribbean, South and Central America, and is valued for its…
Minute Maid Ramp Road Two Closure Postponed Due to Adjacent Roadway Improvement Project
The 39-day roadway closure scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, on Minute…
Retired Lakeland officer arrested for making threats over parking ticket at Publix
A retired law enforcement officer who spent decades working in Polk County has found himself behind…
Publix Announces First Quarter 2026 Dividend
The Publix board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 11.05 cents per share on its…
Publix recall update: Customers urged to return products
The latest recalls by Publix—covering both Rice & Pigeon Peas and Maple Walnut Coffee Cake—underscore the importance of accurate labeling…
Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients Sauce Chow Mein Instructions Mix the cornflour and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl.…
Stolen Motorcycle – Can you help with information?
A 2026 black Kawasaki ZX6R with Florida tag SDLP61 was stolen in the early morning hours…
‘Not in my neighborhood’: Lakeland Planning Board Blocks Talbot House Move to Memorial
Lakeland’s Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 on Dec. 16 to block Talbot House Ministries from relocating its homeless…
Is God Dead? More Evidence
More is almost always better. That is certainly the case when investigating Jesus’s life, death, and…
SEU Extends Win Streak to 11 with 87–72 Victory
SEU Men’s Basketball continued its dominant run to open the new year on Thursday afternoon, pulling…
Crash with Injuries Causes Roadblock on Kathleen Rd
A vehicle crash with injuries and an active roadblock was reported late Thursday morning along the…
WhiteSands Publishes New Educational Resource on Website Addressing the Risks of Combining Eliquis and Alcohol
WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Lakeland has published a new in-depth educational resource on its website examining…
The Cosmo Project Volunteers Help Serve the Homeless
By Mike Carrano Thank you to Hannah Hendry and Missy Scott for getting out there and…
Is Polk County Animal Services committing unnecessary overload, torment, deprive of sustenance/shelter, or mutilate/kill animals?
Florida Statute 828.12 defines and penalizes animal cruelty, making it illegal to unnecessarily overload, torment, deprive…
My Wife Believes She Can Get a Spouse Benefit While I’m Still Alive; Can She?
A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security…
Florida awarded $209 million in federal funds to modernize rural health care
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida has been awarded more than $209 million through the…
West Highlands Street Roadway Closure Extended to Jan. 12
All lanes on West Highlands Street between Kings Manor Trail Court and Beech Avenue in front of the…
Fire Open New Year With Road Tests at Thomas, Webber
SEU Men’s Basketball returns to action this week riding one of the hottest stretches in program…
Moccasins Secure Fourth Straight Conference Win
Florida Southern women’s basketball (10-1, 4-0 SSC) defeated Palm Beach Atlantic (5-8, 1-4 SSC), 67-52, with…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire on Bendelow Drive
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Bendelow Drive in Lakeland…
School-Zone Speed Camera Installations Nearing Completion
The City of Lakeland is implementing a new automated traffic safety program, as part of the…
DeSantis names former UF coach Urban Meyer to New College board
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that he has appointed three people to the New College…
Florida Housing Pressure Drives Growing Demand for As-Is Home Sales, Say Local Real Estate Experts
Housing pressure is rising across Florida, and more homeowners are looking for simple, flexible ways to…
The Oscars Will No Longer Broadcast On Television
Google now owns the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responsible for the…
Adam Williams – “Adam the Woo” Obituary
Adam Williams, 51, of Celebration, FL, passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born David…
Letter – You just have to care enough to speak up when animals are suffering
By Diana Bravo Advocate for No-Kill shelters Support TNVR for community cats Stand with rescues Demand…
Outback Steakhouse being sued after toilet shatters, injures man
A Florida man filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging that he was on a handicapped toilet when…
Brush Fire Response & Safety Reminder
Lakeland Fire Department responded to a brush fire in a wooded area near Oakbridge Boulevard and…
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Florida: Lakeland #17
Across much of the U.S., people are struggling to buy and sell homes. Homebuyers are scared off by…
Detours for I-4 and SR 33 Begins January 5
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming nighttime detours scheduled for January…
Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida man fatally shot his wife and critically…
“Who are You and Why are You”
By Van Yandell Jeremiah 1: 5 “ Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee;…
A New Year filled with faith and determination
A brand-new year is here, and I’m excited to see what the Lord has for us!…
Florida black bear hunt results: How many bears were killed?
Florida black bear hunting may not be all that popular. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Career Night from Herman Powers Fire to Fifth Straight Victory
SEU Women’s Basketball continued its late-December momentum Monday afternoon, earning a 77-62 victory over Milligan at…