Written by Van Yandell Genesis 1:1-3 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”…
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How to Live With Cats in Your Neighborhood
What is a community cat? Community cats, also called feral cats, are unowned cats who live…
WATSON CLINIC ELECTS NEW MANAGING PARTNER
William J. Roth, MD, PhD has recently been elected Managing Partner of Watson Clinic. A board-certified dermatologist who…
Lakeland Fire milestone awards today
We have another round of milestone awards today! Chief Riley recognized Lieutenant Chris Caustic for 20…
AN INTENTIONAL DESIGN
Written by Van Yandell Genesis 3: 13 “And the LORD God said unto the woman, What…
Researchers See Major Achievement Gap Between Florida 4th and 8th Graders
A study from Stanford University’s Educational Opportunity Project showed from third to eighth grade, Florida’s students…
Lakeland Fire Dept celebrates two service milestones
Lakeland Fire Dept celebrates two service milestones – Lieutenant Peter Martucci for 10 years of service…
Higher Ed Braces for DeSantis Attacks on Unions, ‘Trendy Ideology’
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection If it’s “woke,” “trendy,” or has anything to do…
JESSICA VALDES SECURES A PRESTIGIOUS GOLDMAN SACHS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
by FSC Staff Political Science major Jessica Valdes ’24 has accepted a nine-week paid summer internship…
TO ABORT MEANS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE
Written by Van Yandell 2 Timothy 1: 7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not…
Green comet lights up Lakeland sky
A local stargazer captured a recently-discovered comet lighting up the sky over Polk County last week.…
What do you want to see in Munn Park?
The City of Lakeland will host a series of public forums to gain public input as…
LEGOLAND New Pirate River Quest opening 1.12.23.
Set Sail Through Uncharted Waters Set sail with a rowdy crew of LEGO® pirates on Captain’s…
Watson Clinic Announces January 2023 PEER Award Winner
Emily Waters, a certified physician assistant in the offices of Ophthalmologist Dr. Shawn Chhabra and Optometrist…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did You know that Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard? DeSantis…
A new Polk weather station is part of an effort to help growers prepare crops
The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has been partnering with a global environmental organization…
Will the Family Maximum Limit My Benefits?
I have a question about the family maximum SS retirement benefit. As I understand it, if…
Those who are grieving and suffering loss
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Throughout the years, many of us watched Barbara Walters from NBC…
WHAT’S GROWING ON THE INSIDE?
Written by Van Yandell 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on…
2023 – Love yourself so you can love others
Dr. Glenn Mollette You can lose about one pound a week if you try. If you…
The Christmas Bible Story
Christmas is a season of spiritual reflection on the foundations of the Christian faith. It’s also…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature…
EXTEND AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OR UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL
Written by Van Yandell Exodus 18: 20 “And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and…
Can I Get Survivor Benefits While Still Working?
I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security Spousal benefits. Unfortunately,…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there is a religious significance to the Christmas candy…
Light and Strength for Christmas
Dr. Glenn Mollette When I was a child at Tomahawk Elementary School in Martin County, Kentucky…
Peek inside Santa’s secluded $1.15M North Pole home
As the story goes, every Christmas Eve, Santa Claus dons his wooly red suit, climbs aboard…
THE BIRTH OF A WAY OF LIFE
Written by Van Yandell Isaiah 7: 14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.…
Scooby Doo’s Velma comes out as a lesbian. It’s about time
Nathalie Moreno, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The Southern Amidst all the traction surrounding the release of the newest film in…
Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system,…
Lakeland Sisters jump at the chance to fulfill a Christmas Wish
A little girl’s selfless Christmas wish was posted on a local Lakeland Facebook community page by…
Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, good news and bad
Dr. Glenn Mollette Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death…