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Polk County FLORIDA Animal Control Crisis – The Numbers Don’t Lie
These are the official statistics for January–February 2026 from Polk County Animal Control. Read them carefully.…
Letter: Will the new Lakeland solar farm lower or raise bills?
Will the new Lakeland solar farm lower or raise bills? An article in The Ledger indicates…
Movie Review – Reminders of Him
By Bob Garver Author Colleen Hoover is apparently dominant in the genre of tearjerkers. She’s…
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This video highlights testimony from speakers who described the heat, smell, and deteriorating conditions inside Polk…
Hybrid vehicle: Greenville’s new fire truck is an ambulance, too
Greenville Fire/Rescue in North Carolina recently introduced a versatile new vehicle that merges the capabilities of…
FCC chair threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr issued a public warning to broadcasters, stating…
Lakeland is teeing up to welcome the future stars of the LPGA!
City of Lakeland staff are already preparing for an exciting weekend as the Orlando Health Championship…
Fire Advance with First Round Victory Over Madonna
Southeastern continued its postseason run on Friday night by defeating Madonna 91-80 in the First Round…
Herman’s Career Night Lifts Fire Past Faulkner in NAIA First Round
Behind a career performance from Mya Herman and a composed overtime finish, Southeastern secured its first NAIA Women’s…
SEU Sweeps New College as Watkins Sets Program Wins Record
No. 10 Southeastern completed a series sweep of New College of Florida on Saturday with a…
No. 8 Southeastern Powers Past Warner to Win Series
No. 8 Southeastern closed out its Sun Conference opening series with an emphatic victory on Saturday…
FL Dad Gave Child LSD, Pressured Them To Do Drugs
A child on LSD given to them by their father was found disoriented outside a Florida…
SeaWorld sued over alleged mishandling of ‘Sesame Street’ brand
On March 12, 2026, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, filed a federal lawsuit in…
U.S. sends USS Tripoli, Marines to the Middle East
The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered the Japan-based amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and…
A Florida judge ruling red light cameras unconstitutional could impact their use
A recent ruling in South Florida has indeed reignited the legal debate over red light cameras,…
Foreclosure in Lakeland Florida climb deepens as pressure builds on vulnerable borrowers
Recent data confirms that Lakeland, Florida, has become one of the most pressured foreclosure markets in…
Over the past 9 months, citizens have provided testimony — some under oath — raising concerns about Polk County Animal Control 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 · 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
By Maria Consuelo Barrero This video begins a compilation series highlighting some of those statements. In…
Chestnut Road Scheduled to Close March 16
A portion of Chestnut Road in Lakeland will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 16,…
Forever Elvis ’73
An Elvis Presley Tribute featuring Dwight IcenhowerJoin us at the historic Polk Theatre where Elvis himself performed…
What’s the big deal about Matt the Welder??
President’s message: Conni Brunni Patriots prefer honest competition in elections—not coronations. In fact, the monarchy system…
As of mid-March 2026, Janard Dominic Childs remains at large and is the subject of an active manhunt by the Lakeland Police Department
An arrest warrant was issued for Childs, 34, following a fatal shooting on February 22, 2026,…
They say that winning once is a dream; winning twice is a statement. Well, for senior wrestler Raymond Shaw, a statement was definitely made!
This past weekend, Raymond cemented himself in GJHS and Polk County Athletic history by winning his…
The appointment of a former school principal to lead a Lakeland art museum has created a domino effect for Polk County Public Schools
Kevin LeVine, the principal at Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland since 2020, has shifted…
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year! This year’s theme is “Red, White & Blue at 52”
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year!…
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service senior center
The Lakeland Senior Hub (LSH) is making significant strides toward becoming the city’s first dedicated, full-service…
Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded Air Force One during the September 11 attacks, served as the keynote speaker for a major fundraising event in Lakeland
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded…
More than 45,000 animals have been euthanized at Polk County Animal Control since 2018
This graphic reflects publicly reported shelter intake and outcome data showing that more than 45,000 animals have been…
Ex-Con, 52, Who Shoved Large Beverage Container Up His Butt During Drug Bust
A Florida man is on thin ice after shoving an entire insulated thermos up his rectum in a…
Yesterday, March 11, 2026, marked a historic milestone at Lakeland Linder International Airport with the inaugural all-female Flight of Honor
While the Polk Veterans Council has been conducting these missions since 2015, this specific trip was…
The Florida Legislature has officially approved a stopgap bill to restore funding for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), heading off a significant public health crisis that began on March 1, 2026.
The House passed the measure on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the Senate’s approval earlier in…
Fire Ready for Postseason Run at NAIA National Championship
Southeastern opens play in the NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds presented by…
Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves
Despite the largest coordinated release of strategic reserves in history—led by the U.S. and the International…
Is God Dead? The Bible According to Jesus
In light of the resurrection, the apostle Paul rightly makes a bold claim that Jesus really…
A wild story has indeed broken involving stars from the Real Housewives franchise and a shoplifting spree at a Publix in Boca Raton, Florida.
On March 10, 2026, police arrested Melany “Mel” Viljoen and her husband Petrus “Peet” Viljoen. Melany…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
In Polk County, the statistics are sobering: nearly 43% to 50% of students are starting kindergarten without the necessary language and literacy skills
In Polk County, the statistics are sobering: nearly 43% to 50% of students are starting kindergarten…
Fugitive Arrested After Standoff At Local Lakeland Mobile Home Park
PCSO served a warrant at a Lakeland mobile home park that ended in two arrests after…