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Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florda father lost his baby daughter to adoption…
Christmas is God’s Extraordinary Opportunity
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas was bleak when I was fourteen years old. My father had…
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift…
Frankie made it back home
Oh, Frankie… you gotta let someone know when you plan on leaving the house. You never…
Rebecca Sedwick 2013 suicide: what the sheriff files show – and it’s not bullying – did Sheriff Grady Judd lie!!
Rebecca Ann Sedwick (October 19, 2000 – September 9, 2013) was a 12-year-old American student at Crystal Lake…
Disney Makes a Statement About Mickey Mouse and ‘Steamboat Willie’ Finally Entering Public Domain in 2024
On January 1, 2024, “Steamboat Willie,” and consequently the characters of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse,…
Florida Abortion Rights Initiative Set to Appear on Ballot after Surpassing Signature Requirement
• The citizen group Floridians Protecting Freedom has collected over 1.4 million signatures to get an…
Solmart Media Brings Regional Mexican Brand To Lakeland
Polk County, Fla., has been one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S. for years. Home…
Who’s Avelo?
Who’s Avelo? Lakeland Linder International Airport’s announcement that it has reached an agreement for passenger air…
Lakeland House Sells for $1.2M – A Must-See Property!
A stunning 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,200,000 on December 8th. Located at…
THE FIRST TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS
By Van Yandell Luke 1: 41-42 “It happened, when Elisabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that…
DOES GOD HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET?
By Van Yandell Mark 13: 32 “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man,…
I’m 65 and Working; Can I Collect Ex-spouse Benefits
I turned 65 earlier this year, and I still work full time. I was divorced four…
Our Ever-Changing Christmas Story
By Glenn Mollette Christmas is always changing. The biblical story never changes but your story is…
Charming Lakeland House Sells for $1.1M
A charming 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,075,000 on November 30th. Located at…
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ tops Billboard’s Hot 100 chart
Sixty-plus years after she last chart-topper, Brenda Lee has again topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart via…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that gun sales have increased here in Florida since the…
Senate committee investigating Florida’s state-backed home insurance company as private insurers flee
The US Senate Budget Committee is launching an investigation into whether Florida’s state-backed home and property insurance company…
THE BEARCAT WAS LOST
By Van Yandell Psalm 119:176 KJV “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy…
We’re Planning to Claim at 62; What Do We Need to Know?
My wife (born May 1962) and I (born April 1963) are retired and will soon be…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that three of Florida’s airports are ranked near the bottom…
SNOWFEST 2023 – A WALK IN THE SNOW – 43RD ANNIVERSARY
There will definitely be snow in the forecast for downtown Lakeland this holiday season. Snowfest 2023…
A Tale of Citrus Resilience and Marketing Ingenuity: Frostproof Florida
Nestled in the heart of Polk County lies the city of Frostproof, synonymous with citrus resilience…
Dealing with the challenges of Christmas.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place…
Florida Strawberry Festival announces final headliner for concert series
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced its final headliner for its 2024 concert series. Country music singer…
As the week brings colder overnight temperatures
As the week brings colder overnight temperatures, families rely on heaters to stay warm. To ensure…
Where To Get A Live Christmas Tree In Lakeland
If you’re planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it’s a good idea…
A Silent Echo of Industry’s Past: Bradley Junction Ghost Town
In the heart of Central Florida, the ghost town of Bradley Junction tells a tale of…
PLANT A SMALL FIELD OF GRAIN
By Van Yandell Isaiah 9: 3 “You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they…
About the Fairness of “WEP” and “GPO”
I was married to my ex-husband for 30 years. For 14 of those years, I was…
First Thanksgiving Was in Florida?
Just to add to all the historical confusion and speculation, there are a substantial number of…
Lakeland Gem Sells for $1.42M
Nestled in the heart of Lakeland, Florida, a stunning 2-story house recently sold for an impressive $1,420,000 on…