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Movie Review – The Drama
By Bob Garver Good news, grown-ups, even though most of the screens at your local…
Florida Polytechnic University has officially named Derek Lower as its first-ever athletic director
Florida Polytechnic University has officially named Derek Lower as its first-ever athletic director, marking a major…
Citrus Connection Launches Bus Pass Program to Help Residents Get to Court
Citrus Connection just officially announced this partnership on April 13, 2026, with the pilot program set…
Sun ‘n Fun 2026 kicks off April 14: What to know before you go
The 52nd Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo is officially taking flight this Tuesday, April 14,…
3rd rabies case confirmed in Polk County
The third rabies case for 2026 has been confirmed in Polk County as of April 11,…
Talbot House and sex offenders and predators
Based on reports from a November 2019 Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover operation regarding registered sex…
Air show schedules and what to do at SUN ‘n FUN 2026, day by day
The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2026 is set to take place from April 14–19 at…
Tigers Prospect Bryce Rainer Crushes Monster Home Run in Comeback
Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer turned heads on Friday, April 10, 2026, by crushing his first professional…
A Taco Bell manager in Haines City was recently arrested after a dispute over a food order escalated into a confrontation involving a firearm
A Taco Bell manager in Haines City was recently arrested after a dispute over a food…
A Fading Florida grocery tradition, the Publix scales
The sight of a green Mettler Toledo 2830—the “People Weigher”—at the front of a Publix has…
The Artemis II mission successfully concluded today, Friday, April 10, 2026, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean
The Artemis II mission successfully concluded today, Friday, April 10, 2026, with the Orion spacecraft splashing…
Letter: HUGE issue with Lakeland Regional Hospital!!!!!
By Tina Robertson HUGE issue with Lakeland Regional Hospital!!!!! My mother’s wife officially passed away last…
City of Lakeland Responds to Temporary Water Pressure Fluctuation
Today at 9:18 a.m., the City of Lakeland’s Water Utilities Department experienced a temporary fluctuation in water pressure…
Bloom at BSP Showcases
Bloom at BSP! This event has become a standout for Lakeland because it transforms the traditional…
Group says Polk school district is removing books under state pressure
Recent reports and ongoing community advocacy highlight that the Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) district is…
Nick Guadalupe Cruz-Lopez (20, Plant City, FL) has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with making a threat to kill the President of the United States
According to the criminal complaint released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients 1.5 lbs stew beef, cubed 1 onion, sliced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic,…
The story of Virgil Robinson is a complex local saga centered on a tug-of-war between private property rights, humanitarian efforts, and municipal code enforcement.
Located off Memorial Boulevard (near the eastern edge of Lakeland’s city limits), Robinson’s property became a…
Following the tragic fatal mobile home fire earlier this week, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and the American Red Cross have mobilized a major safety initiative to protect local residents.
Following the tragic fatal mobile home fire earlier this week, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and…
SUN ‘n FUN 2026 goes ‘Red, White & Blue at 52’ with NASA, Thunderbirds
The 52nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is officially themed “Red, White & Blue at…
Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban
Polk County is temporarily suspending the countywide burn ban, which went into effect on Nov. 25,…
2026 hurricane forecast rolls out Florida’s chances to get hit
The first major outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season was released today, April 9, 2026,…
An inside look at NASA’s Super Guppy at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland
The NASA Super Guppy is one of the most striking sights at the 2026 SUN ‘n…
Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December
Starting in December 2026, the United States will transition to an automatic registration system for the…
Arrest Made In Homicide Case
Janard Childs was taken into custody earlier today outside an apartment in Plant City, Florida. Upon…
A land development request has been submitted for a New Circle K location at Ewell Rd and Old Hwy 37
A land development request has been submitted for a New Circle K location at Ewell Rd…
Angie K Takes Flight as She Kicks Off the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo April 14–19
Country powerhouse Angie K, known for her electrifying performances and unstoppable stage presence, is set to…
Lakeland photographer Craig Collins is bringing a poignant new exhibit to Temple Emanuel in Lakeland, shifting his typical focus from nature and landscapes to a deeply moving historical subject
Lakeland photographer Craig Collins is bringing a poignant new exhibit to Temple Emanuel in Lakeland, shifting…
Alta Schoolhouse is moving forward with a second campus in the Lake Morton area
Alta Schoolhouse is moving forward with a second campus in the Lake Morton area, taking over…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd talks after deputy shoots armed veteran
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a press conference detailing a…
BREAKING NEWS: City Commissioner Ashley Troutman received campaign donations from an employee and a contractor of the Talbot House Ministries
When Ashley Troutman was running for Lakeland City Commissioner, Maria Cruz, the Executive Director of Talbot…
Health officials have issued their annual spring warning as tussock moth caterpillars begin their peak season
It is officially that time of year in Florida. Florida Poison Control and health officials have…
As of tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran have officially agreed to a two-week provisional ceasefire
As of tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran have officially agreed to…
Polk County Manager tells commission Jan. 15 is his retirement date
That is a significant milestone for Polk County’s leadership. Bill Beasley, who has served as the…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know beginning April 20, 2026, Starting Florida SNAP recipients will no longer…