By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs…
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Lakeland nonprofit feeds hungry kids
In Polk County, an important mission relies almost solely on volunteers. KidsPACK makes sure students in…
The Repeal of Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is filed in the state Senate
By The News Service of Florida A Senate Republican is again seeking to repeal the state’s…
The McRib is back in Florida
It’s back — the saucy, oftentimes elusive McRib has returned to the Sunshine State. Last year, many McRib…
Be a winner and give thanks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Here are some tips for Thanksgiving. Be Thankful. Thanksgiving season is a…
DON’T EAT YOUR SEED CORN
By Van Yandell Ephesians 5: 20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the…
A Lakeland Success Story Rooted in Christian Principles, Now Honored as “Best of the Best” by GAF
Founded in 2018 on unwavering Christian principles, Stronghold Roofing & Solar has grown from humble beginnings…
TAX COLLECTOR WARNS HOMEOWNERS OF ‘PACE’ HOME SERVICE LOAN OFFERS
The Tax Collector for Polk County, Joe G. Tedder, is urging homeowners to beware and to…
The Community of Moorehead once was, now remembered
The Moorehead Community Marker Inscription. In the early 1880’s one of Lakeland’s first settlements developed on these…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Highway Patrol-FHP is looking for a pro-Palestine…
The town of Brewster is now a ghost town
Brewster is a ghost town in southwest Polk County, ten miles south of Mulberry. It is at an elevation of 143…
National Medal of Honor Museum: Veterans’ year-round salute of service
By Trimmel Gomes – Florida News Connection On Veterans Day, many Floridians will pay tribute to…
Your loan is between you and your bank
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Many years ago I took out a second mortgage on my home.…
BE SURE TO SHAKE OUT THE SCORPIONS
By Van Yandell Luke 10:19 “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and…
Are Florida Lawmakers Going to Ban Multi-Colored Christmas Lights?
Oh, Florida, the land of perpetual sunshine and endless amusement. Just when you thought you’d heard…
AMERICA’S GREATEST THREAT
By Van Yandell Matthew 22: 36-38 “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto…
Forgive and forget? Not in this world
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Some people try to forgive but they never forget. The people of…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis recently banned pro-Palestinian groups from state…
EMBRACING THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: TIPS AND HISTORY FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION AFTER TURNING YOUR CLOCKS BACK SUNDAY AT 2 AM
As Florida’s temps gradually move lower and the days grow shorter, the annual tradition of turning…
On the Trail of Florida’s Bigfoot—the Skunk Ape is it Real or Fake
The first time Dave Shealy saw a skunk ape, he says, he was ten years old. It…
Guys Who Sit Down to Pee: Why?
If you’re a cis man in America or Britain, you’re more likely to stand than sit.…
Halloween Safety Tips: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses
Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines. Whether your Halloween plans are for…
Charming Lakeland House Sells for $1.3 Million
A charming 2-story house near Lakeland, Florida recently sold for an impressive $1,275,000 on October 24th. Located at…
Be grateful if you aren’t in the story
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I’m burned out watching the news. I don’t enjoy feeling like I…
WHAT IF CHRISTIANITY WAS DEAD?
By Van Yandell 1 Timothy 4: 1-2 “Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the majority of Californians moving out of state are…
Watch the Sesame Street Episode Banned for Being Too Scary, Featuring The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West (1976)
In 1939, Margaret Hamilton made cinema history as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard…
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
If you ever needed an excuse to dress up your pet, Halloween is it. We’ve culled some…
Celebrating 2023 Back to the Future Day: DeLorean Showcase and Film Screening
Video by @TheDailyWoo The 2023 Back to the Future Day was witnessed at the Lake Mirror…
Violent Crime Down In FL, But Property Crimes Spike: FBI Report
Violent crime was down 23 percent in Florida in 2022 compared to the previous year, according…
Keep Working, somebody has to pay for all this
Dr. Glenn Mollette Prayers for the devastated people in the Middle East. Prayers for the families…
Can My Wife Claim Her Benefit Now, and Switch to a Spouse Benefit from Me Later?
Can my wife claim her benefits now (at 63, and we know about the reduction for…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Senate Democratic Leader, Lauren Book (Dixie County),…
CAN THERE BE TRUST IN A CAPITALIST SYSTEM?
By Van Yandell Psalm 91: 1-2 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most…
What if Hamas invaded America?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What would happen if several thousand members of ISIS or a group…