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PUBLIC NOTICE: ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
The Florida SWAT Association and the Lakeland Police Department will host the Florida Active Shooter Training…
Is God Dead? Evil and Sin
This week, we begin to investigate five possible reasons God allows evil to exist, which can…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna-R and Maine Representative…
FREEDOMS PERFECT SOUND
We love hearing our national anthem played. To see the American Olympic athletes win gold and…
Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas using natural gas
The 20-year power purchase agreement between Chevron and Microsoft marks a massive pivot in how Big…
Are You Okay?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The weather is always news. Most of the national morning and evening…
What is salvation, and who will be saved?
There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will…
Disneyland and Disney World are home to a well-known colony of community cats that live throughout the resort grounds
Most visitors head to Disneyland and Disney World expecting to see princesses, pirates, and a certain…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a status update on Florida fatherhood? Here’s…
“Freedom and to be an American”
Matthew 24: 14 “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world…
Church, Women, Wonder and Why?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The National Council of Churches says 15,000 churches are expected to close…
Elon Musk’s first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable chip payload
The first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable…
ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Pivot Signals Big Shift in Animal Welfare
By Ed Boks After years of focusing on managing shelter overcrowding, one of the nation’s most…
AI Data Centers’ Water Consumption Breaks 264 Billion Gallons in 2025 as Devastating Drought Hits Nearly 63% of U.S.
The reality of AI’s physical footprint is hitting a massive bottle-neck. The intersection of skyrocketing tech…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature is considering a $4 Million budget…
Hyperscale Data Center Assault (pt 2)
Noise Pollution: The Never-Ending Hum Data centers don’t sleep. The WHO recommends nighttime noise below 40…
Hyperscale Data Center Assault (pt 1)
EMF: The Invisible Assault A single hyperscale data center draws 100–300 megawatts — the output of…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Senator Rick Scott and Representative Vern Buchanan have advanced the…
“The Majestic Red-Tailed Hawk”
By Van Yandell John 1: 1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was…
Movies filmed in and around Lakeland
Lakeland and the surrounding towns in Polk County have served as the backdrop for several major…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know an eleven-month-old baby was rescued from human trafficking in Brazil…
Remembering the Orange Bird
It is a classic piece of Florida lore. While many associate the Orange Bird strictly with…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that denaturalizations of Floridians have increased in 2026? There has…
Remembering Moorehead Community
The Moorehead community was Lakeland’s first African-American neighborhood, established in the late 19th century south of…
The 10,000-Year Partnership: Why TNVR Matters
The bond between humans and cats goes back nearly 10,000 years. When early civilizations began farming,…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Tick Season in Florida has begun unusually early this…
87 Polk County veterans depart Lakeland on Honor Flight for day-long trip to Washington, D.C.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans. The backstory: Veterans and…
Remembering Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens holds a special place in the history of Central Florida. Long before the giant…
The Riddle: Why are my Spouse Benefits less than half?
Probably the most common fallacy about SS spouse benefits is the belief that a spouse always…
Is God Dead? Is Christianity a Copycat?
Is Christianity just a copycat religion? Many critics answer, “Yes,” and argue that much of the…
MOTHER PLAYED A BABY GRAND
By Van Yandell James 1: 17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Rapper “Offset”, aka, Kiari Kendell Cephus, was recently shot…
Guest Commentary: Property tax reform amendment on ballot
By Holly Schwartz In an abbreviated two-day special session on June 1-2 to discuss property tax…