FIVE COMMISSION SEATS WILL BE DECIDED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Northeast District City Commissioner Bill…
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Massive BBQ and seafood festival comes to Lakeland Square Mall this Saturday
Get ready to eat, shop, and enjoy some of the best music and eats in Tampa…
Polk Co. combines culture and impact in Hispanic-inspired sandwich fundraiser
The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is merging culture and impact with a Hispanic-inspired sandwich…
Final days before USPS service changes starting July 1 – comes with longer delivery times & price hikes on some packages
AMERICANS will soon begin paying higher prices to send mail as major United States Postal Service…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Central Florida has experienced a notable increase in car…
Chicken Zucchini Bake
Ingredients: – 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded – 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds – 1…
3 hurt in crash involving Amtrak train, SUV in Lakeland
Three people were hurt in a crash involving an Amtrak train and an SUV in Lakeland…
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR – NORTHBOUND LANES OF SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
WHO: City of Lakeland Water UtilitiesWHAT: Emergency repairs to a major water main breakWHEN: Began the morning of Friday,…
Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound thinly sliced beef (ribeye, flank…
6 Lakeland vendors fell short in May; See why
Orange Bowl Lanes and Lucky’s Tiki Bar, 4318 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland, was temporarily closed on…
Florida Minimum Wage to Increase to $14—Survivable or Insufficient?
On September 30, 2025, Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $13 to $14 per hour for non-tipped workers,…
Presidential Doomsday Plane’s Arrival in D.C. Raises Concerns
The arrival of the Air Force’s “Doomsday Plane” at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland has elevated…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Demand New Leadership, Transparency, TNR & Lower Kill-Rate in Polk County Animal Control
The situation currently prevailing at the Polk County Animal Shelter in Lakeland, Florida, a tax-funded institution meant…
Fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear…
Speeding unlicensed Mexican driver arrested after buzzing by cop car
A speeding unlicensed driver from Mexico was arrested after buzzing by a police officer’s patrol car…
Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn’t made a final decision to strike
Trump says no final decision on attacking Iran as conflict escalates. President Trump approved attack plans…
Ready-to-eat meals sold at Kroger, Walmart were recalled after 3 deaths, 17 sickened
Some ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger are being recalled after multiple deaths and more…
Polk Theatre Schedule
Schedule: Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 PM – JOE VS THE VOLCANO** Friday, June 20 @…
Letter – Policy Gaps and Veteran Underservice: The PACT Act’s Disregard for TCE and PCE Contamination on Florida Military Bases
Toxic exposure is a common occurrence in the military, affecting thousands of veterans, many years after…
Lakeland’s ‘One More Child’ is building more housing for single mothers and their children
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their…
Uninsured motorist lands in jail after two traffic stops in single day
A Mulberry man was arrested when he stopped for an unregistered and uninsured vehicle twice in…
APATHY-THE SILENT KILLER
By Van Yandell Revelation 3: 15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold…
Pentagon sends military personnel to Florida, other states to assist ICE
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had authorized the mobilization of…
City Commissioners Approve Bookstore in Dixieland
The Lakeland City Commission considered a zoning change that will allow Inklings Book Shoppe to move from its…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent has been arrested…
A big thanks to Suffolk Construction for their generous gift to our elementary students!
In honor of May’s Bike Safety Month, Suffolk employees purchased and assembled 12 bicycles and helmets.…
Big improvements are coming this summer!
Traffic impacts are expected with several projects underway along the Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.…
How to Train Your Dragon – Movie Review
By Bob Garver After three weeks of domination by the Disney live-action remake “Lilo &…
Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks
“Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks is a tribute to her extraordinary courage, steadfast…
According to Variety, More restaurants are now including an 18% “Living Wage” fee on customer bills, would you pay it?
According to Variety, More restaurants are now including an 18% “Living Wage” fee on customer bills.…
Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Makes her Drag Debut Onstage
Elon Musk‘s transgender daughter hit the stage Friday night in L.A. to debut her skin-tight drag…
Auburndale Man Arrested On Voyeurism and Burglary Charges
An Auburndale man with a prior arrest for indecent exposure is back in custody, facing a…
Protesters end up at Munn Park as part of “No Kings” day
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography On a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, about 1300 anti-Trump protesters braved the…
Here is photos of No kings protest from around the country. Huge turnout in many cities.
Did you go and protest today?
No Kings Protest Munn Park Photos about 1300 people
Photos by Tom Hagerty Photography No Kings. Munn Park. Lakeland, Fla. June 14, 2025. (© Tom Hagerty)…
Updated Public Comment Procedures for Polk County BoCC Meetings
Polk County residents who wish to address the Board of County Commissioners during board meetings will…