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Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida residents can now sue counties that fail to…
Freezing temperatures means strawberry and citrus growers are at risk of losing millions of dollars of crops
They can burn strawberry plants, especially the more fragile flowers, which produce berries. Vice President of…
Public Notice of Pollution
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
I Use only VA healthcare; Can I get back Medicare taxes paid?
I’m 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security,…
PREDATORS EAT THE WEAK – SCAVENGERS EAT THE DEAD
By Van Yandell Habakkuk 1:8 “Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more…
Notification of an Incident or Discovery of Pollution
Although no longer required, the Board of County Commissioners is providing you notification that a formal…
Transitioning Into 2025
By Dr. Glenn Mollette A new year is transition. The date changes. Some of us will…
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area Purchasing a home is one…
Enjoy your wonderful Christmas present
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What is the best Christmas you remember? Was it when you were…
Local restaurants fail to meet standards
There were also three basic violations: The top of a steam table was soiled with food…
Did You Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that this weekly column is a public service brought to…
Greater Lakeland | Women in Aviation
By WEDU/PBS “The plane doesn’t care if you’re male or female.” In the fourth episode of…
WHAT HAPPENED TO SUNDAYS AND CHRISTMAS?
By Van Yandell Genesis 2: 2-3 “And on the seventh day God ended his work which…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know the majority of child abductions across Florida are from a…
The Greatest Story Ever Told
By Dr. Glenn Mollette No story can match the Christmas story. Mary was just an ordinary…
Detective who wrongly arrested heroic incest rape survivor deserves “death letter” from prosecutors
Failed Det. Melissa Turnage owns Polk Sheriff Grady Judd, which means she owns State Attorney Brian…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd announces that he’s coming for your pregnancies and miscarriages
Written by Billy Townsend Enforcing “life begins with conception” requires surveillance of every pregnancy and a death investigation…
“Greater Lakeland” Fly back into aviation (her) story
#BehindTheScenes ✨ Episode 4 of #GreaterLakeland is almost here! Premiering Thu, Dec 19, this episode explores Lakeland’s aviation legacy…
OH THOSE HUMAN DIFFERENCES
By Van Yandell Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean…
Will Pornhub block Florida on Jan. 1 when new age verification law goes into effect?
As of Jan. 1, 2025, any websites offering adult content visible in Florida must use an age verification…
Publix employee sparks outrage with photo of questionable company policy: ‘Why is this not allowed?’
This isn’t the first time Publix has been called out for the issue. Some food waste…
Official Statement of Robert Cruceta-Pimentel on Dismissal of Baseless Murder Case
On December 6, 2024, all Central Florida charges including murder were dismissed against Robert Cruceta-Pimentel subsequent…
Kids Tag Art
Art Out Loud! These are such talented, special Polk County Public SchoolsPolk County Public Schools Department…
ACLU Accuses ICE of Inhuman Treatment in Florida Detention Centers
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)’s Florida office accuses multiple Immigration Customs Enforcement…
The book that inspired “Wicked” was banned by some Florida school districts
The movie musical “Wicked” captivated audiences nationwide — but the usual debate about whether “the book is better than…
New Book – by Dan Stayskal
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—I’ve just published a new book called “Trusting God Through…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Hillsborough County Sheriff…
LEGOLAND Florida Shares New Details About Holiday 2024 Festivities and Food
Celebrate the season at Holidays at LEGOLAND® presented by Hallmark Channel, returning to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort…
Greater Lakeland – Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
The Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre, Lakeland’s first, lit up the night sky on April 14, 1948.…
Thanksgiving and ungrateful American celebrities
By Dr. Glenn Mollette It’s been reported that some “A-list” celebrities are considering leaving the United…
Grady Judd must write his own public apology letter to Taylor Cadle
Judd’s ongoing tolerance and fake “discipline” of Det. Melissa Turnage, after her years of multiple failures,…
RESIDENTS INVITED TO JOIN TOGETHER ON DEC. 7 FOR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S POLK COUNTY
Natalie Aviles walks for her Grandmother. Aviles will join hundreds of others impacted by the progressive…
‘Florida snow’: Depending on your viewpoint, pusley is bane or beauty
Winter storms may be dumping snow in the frigid northern Plains, but South Florida has its…
ETERNITY IS BOTH PAST AND FUTURE
By Van Yandell John 10: 28 “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall…