A federal jury in Florida convicted Gary Cox, 79, the CEO of Power Mobility Doctor Rx,…
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Beat the Heat and Enjoy Refreshing Family Fun at Keel Farms Annual Watermelon Weekend
Keel Farms welcomes one and all to kick off summer at its annual Watermelon Weekend June 21 and 22,…
DOGE cuts at NOAA will hurt hurricane modeling, forecasting and hunting
Experts who help predict hurricanes were among hundreds fired at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.…
Lakeland Antique Mall ReGrand Opening
The Lakeland Antique Mall would like to thank all of the special guests who made our…
Lakeland church holds FamFest in Munn Park
The first FamFest is over, and according to its organizers ― “Amen!” Believers’ Fellowship Church, led by Homophobic…
Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Another Candidate
Cedrick Valrie has declared his mayoral candidacy with the city. His only opponent in the Nov.…
RIP K9 Valor we will miss ya buddy
K9 Valor, we will miss ya, buddy. Have fun playing with the other K9s at the…
Undercover video in Arizona alleges ongoing consumer fraud by Fairlife
A household name in the dairy industry popular for its chocolate milk and “Core Power” protein…
Lakeland Treats and Trinkets Opening with Ice Cream, Waffelwitches, and More
A brand-new ice cream shop concept is about to come to life in Lakeland, located at…
PCSO arrests horse owner for felony animal cruelty; several other adults on the property arrested for environmental crimes and resisting arrest
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit arrested a…
PCSO arrests two men for animal neglect
On Friday, May 30, 2025, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on…
Bond set at $1M for Osceola County Sheriff Lopez as he faces federal charges
Lake County Judge Emily Curington set the bond at $1 million for Osceola County Sheriff Marcos…
Nearly 80,000-square-foot Lakeland medical building breaks ground
Construction has started on a new medical office facility in Lakeland. The 77,200-square-foot Watson Clinic Medical…
Florida and Georgia truck drivers to be put ‘out-of-service’ if not proficient in English, federal order says
Truck drivers in Florida and Georgia may be removed from the road during a traffic stop…
Letter to the Editor —– I refuse to remain silent
Dear Sheriff Grady Judd, Director of Communications Scott Wilder, and Director Gordon Scherer, I refuse to…
Karate Kid: Legends – Movie Review
Huh, another franchise that took over a decade off, at least with its movies. Jackie…
Lake Bonny Emergency Pumping Operations
With the 2025 Hurricane Season just weeks away, the City of Lakeland has obtained an Emergency…
Hurricane Season is Here: Prepare Now to Stay Safe
June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, and the City of Lakeland urges all…
SEA LIFE Florida opens at Legoland
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has grown with the grand opening of SEA LIFE Florida, the resort’s newest attraction…
5th Annual Family Fun Day
Get ready for a magical day of fun at the 5th Annual Family Fun Day: Storybook…
United Methodists consider changes since the approval of LGBTQ pastors
The direction of the United Methodist Church is being discussed at its annual conference in Lakeland…
NOAA pilots, planes and researchers fly into the world’s worst weather
Data collected by the agency’s high-flying meteorological stations help forecasters make accurate predictions during a hurricane…
Final Destination: Bloodlines – Movie Review
It’s hard to believe that we went over a decade without a new “Final Destination”…
Is God Dead?
Of Beauty The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids with the ratio of the height to the…
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years as the…
Lakeland-based group voices concerns over Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights
A group of Polk County residents has joined a nationwide initiative to stop Avelo Airlines from conducting deportation…
Florida sheriff arrested for allegedly assisting massive $21.6M gambling operation
A Florida sheriff has been arrested and suspended after authorities said he took money from and…
Lakeland Celebrates World Environment Day
The city of Lakeland is observing World Environment Day today, June 5, and encourages Lakelanders to attend one…
Lakeland police’s Trades Academy aims to build relationships, teach trade skills to teenagers
Tyirr Gray is entering her junior year of high school and already has a career path…
U.S. House-passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will financially affect many low-income families around the country
What does this mean for Florida? On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a…
Inaugural Fam Fest honoring “faith, family and fathers” at Munn Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday
The event will emphasize conservative Christian values. It will feature a car show, live music, games,…
Rose Dynasty Center’s first anniversary
In addition to events sponsored by Polk Pride, Lakeland’s first LGBTQ+ resource and support center will…
Polk Pride to celebrate 10 years
Polk Pride will mark a decade of serving Polk County’s LGBTQ+ community with events June 7-14 in…