As the traditional grocery store industry keeps shrinking, an analysis shows that four companies own about…
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HELENE IS COMING AND SO IS ETERNITY (WE HAVE BEEN WARNED)
By Van Yandell Matthew 24: 38-39 “For as in the days that were before the flood…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a pest-control company has released its list of the…
Oprah won’t be watching when you vote
Dr. Glenn Mollette Oprah Winfrey had a big gathering of celebrities to endorse and promote Kamala…
TWENTY FIVE MILES FROM HOME
By VAN YANDELL Hebrews 4: 12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and…
Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Launches Statewide “Battle of the Belts” Kit to Increase Teen Safety Belt Adoption
In a joint effort to promote teen safety on the road, the Florida Department of Transportation, Target Zero,…
A drug made by a Florida company has been recalled for a possibly lethal contamination
A New Jersey company recalled one batch of a drug made in Florida and sold nationwide…
Wastewater Shows Virus Causing Polio-Like Paralysis on The Rise In FL
Samples from wastewater testing sites across Florida show medium levels of the D68 virus, which causes…
Update Your Voter Record
Polk County voters who have moved or changed their name are encouraged to update their record…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida law enforcement officials are investigating voters who signed…
Lakeland ranks among the top 10 worst cities for asthma irritants in the U.S.
By Drew Dixon Florida Politics Anyone with asthma and allergy issues is less likely to be…
Trump’s angry? Kamala’s got joy?
Did Trump seem angry last week during the debate? by Glenn Mollette I thought he was…
Publix Announces Limited Edition Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Hit The Shelves This Month
The holidays keep coming earlier, but we’re not complaining. Especially when Publix releases its seasonal ice…
Chicken Salad Chick Heads to Lakeland
The chain has surpassed 260 locations in 19 states Founded by Stacy and Kevin Brown, Chicken Salad Chick has built a…
A little-known Publix sub sandwich upgrade at the deli counter is worth asking for ……..
Regarding sandwiches, there’s no denying the Publix sub is a Florida gem. Known to many as simply the “Pub-sub,”…
WUCF’s Florida Road Trip is Back on the Road for Season 10, First Stop is Lakeland
WUCF premieres the 10th season of Florida Road Trip this week where viewers can explore Florida’s history and…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller A Washington-based watchdog group, the Campaign Legal Center asked the Office of Congressional…
Gas prices in Florida just plunged by double digits
Gas prices have dropped in Florida by 13 cents this week, according to AAA. Prices in…
Florida Ranks No. 2 for Daily Overdose Deaths — 19 Fatalities Per Day, CDC Data Analysis Reveals
Recent CDC data shows that approximately 280 people died from drug overdoses each day in the…
The seed we plant will bring a harvest, of some kind.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people…
DECEPTION COMES IN SEQUENCE
By VAN YANDELL Genesis 27: 5-6 & 9 “And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau…
Vice President Harris, “I did not ban fracking, nor will I.”
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Vice President Kamala Harris recently did an interview with Dana Bash of…
Husband Upset about HIs Wife’s Survivor Benefit
This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher –…
A new Florida law banning the homeless from sleeping in public starts soon
Senate sponsor calls measure ‘compassionate response’ A controversial Florida law designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping…
LABOR: BLOOD AND SWEAT THAT BUILT AMERICA
By VAN YANDELL “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
Fixing Lake Hancock and the Peace River is a project for the ages
By Tom Palmer This was written by Tom Palmer in 2020 in four year no one…
THIS MAY BE WHAT I NEED!
By VAN YANDELL Acts 3: 19 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Moody is celebrating a win with…
This Florida shack holds a deadly secret
Those who travel deep into Green Swamp near Lakeland will find an eerie surprise: a hollowed-out…
Enjoy Labor Day America, and keep working
By Glenn Mollette Labor Day weekend is upon us. Let’s celebrate the laborers. The willing workers…
WHERE IS THE UTTERMOST?
By VAN YANDELL Acts 1: 8 “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is…
Polk County Releases Documentary to Commemorate 2004 Hurricane Season
Polk County’s Communications and Emergency Management divisions have released a 30-minute documentary commemorating the 2004 hurricane…
Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream
By Dr. Glenn Mollette In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in…
Lakeland Gazette is endorsing the following candidates in the Aug 20th Primary election
Ricky Shirah Office: County Commission District 5 Neil Combee Office: Property Appraiser Becky Troutman Office: County…
These restaurants that fell short, and why
There were three high-priority violations: one for raw chicken stored over vegetables inside a drawer on…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida’s private school voucher program has experienced significant growth?…