Written by Van Yandell Isaiah 9: 6-7 “For unto us a child is born, unto us…
Category: Featured
Will My Wife’s Benefit Change My Claiming Decision?
I’ll be 69 in April 2023, and my wife will be 59 later this month. I’m…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the state Department of Management Services is seeking a…
Christmas rest and peace
Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating.…
IS THERE SATISFACTION IN ANYTHING?
Written by Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 2: 11-12 “Then I looked on all the works that my…
Can A Working Widow Collect Survivor Benefits?
I’m 63 and still employed. My husband passed away 7 years ago at the age of…
Did you Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature will meet in special session during…
Christmas is in your heart
Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas once started for me when the JC Penny and Sears catalogs came…
Why isn’t Sheriff Grady Judd not listening to the facts?
A Humane Path Forward for Polk County By Coryn Julien, Associate Director of Communications, Alley Cat…
Officials Warn of Consumer Fraud Ahead of Cyber Monday
As Cyber Monday approach, officials are warning consumers to be aware of potential fraud from sham…
IS IT ALL TEMPORARY?
Written by Van Yandell Ecclesiastes 1: 2-4 “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities;…
After 33 years, the Stanford Cat Network adopts the last of the campus cats
Written by Nathan J. Winograd Please join Jennifer and me as we raise a glass to…
For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare
I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that this coming Thursday will be the 401st anniversary of…
Have Thanksgiving every day
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Thanksgiving always comes and goes too fast. We often think, “We…
Stock-split losses overshadow Publix’s core performance
Unrealized losses on equity securities more than halved Publix Super Markets’ earnings last quarter. The Lakeland-based…
SO THIS IS EDUCATION
Written by Van Yandell Proverbs 18:15 “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a recent flight to Florida was diverted because a…
Billions were spent on the elections while Americans struggle
Dr. Glenn Mollette Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16…
Buffalo Soldiers Memorial
Photos by Guy Lalonde 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony where the newest monument was officially unveiled at…
Polk Sheriff’s Charities giving away free turkeys again this year
Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is sponsoring a free turkey…
“Missing Man Table”
This table is reserved to honor our missing comrades in arms. The tablecloth is white –…
WATSON CLINIC RADIATION ONCOLOGIST INTRODUCES SPACER WHICH MINIMIZES SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS
David Graham, MD, a board-certified Radiation Oncologist at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center, is…
IS IT REALLY THANKSGIVING?
Written by Van Yandell Colossians 3:15-17 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since…
When Is My Wife Eligible for Full Survivor Benefits?
I heard my spouse will get 100% of my Social Security when I pass if she…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that you can track your election mail-in ballot? If you…
THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR
Written by: Van Yandell Joel 2: 11 “And the LORD shall utter his voice before his…
Did you know that flesh-eating bacterial infection cases have skyrocketed after Hurricane Ian?
Florida reported so far in 2022, 64 Vibro vulnificus infections and 13 deaths from these infections.…
John Fetterman, President Roosevelt and Disability in Public office
by Glenn Mollette One of the greatest Presidents of all time was Franklin D. Roosevelt. He…
Halloween 2022
Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2022 will occur on…
Lakeland Entrepreneur Series- ‘Handled by Holly’ Event Planning
Hiring a professional gives you peace of mind. You’ll be able to enjoy your day and…
WINTER’S COLD HAS ITS BENEFITS
Written by Van Yandell Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but…
A New Monument Has Been Added To Veterans’ Memorial Park
The “Friends of Freedom” monument arrived from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to its new home in Veteran’s Memorial…
Assurant reveals Hurricane Ian loss has eroded two layers of its cat reinsurance tower
US specialty insurer Assurant, Inc. has announced expected pre-tax catastrophe losses of $124 million for the…
Why Don’t I Get Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)?
I get a NET amount of $210 from Social Security plus get an alimony check of…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that number of respiratory virus cases among children is on…
Halloween – will the real trick or treat be on November 8?
Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Halloween is coming but the real trick or treat may be…
10 Things We Love About Bonnet Springs Park
Kiwanis Cares for Kids TreeHouse at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. When we say you have…
A 14-year-old girl in Florida took $13,500 in cash from her grandma’s life savings and gave it out to her classmates, police say
A 14-year-old girl in Florida is facing felony charges for grand theft after police said she…