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Family-owned Brazilian market here in Lakeland
We’re a small family-owned Brazilian market here in Lakeland, and we want to say thank you…
Playa Spins One-Hitter as Fire Earn Split
No. 19 Southeastern split Monday’s home doubleheader against Mobile at the SEU Softball Field, dropping a…
STABBED NEARLY TO DEATH OVER $2 TIP: Florida Pizza Delivery Driver Accused of Attacking Pregnant Customer
A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver in Kissimmee is facing serious felony charges after authorities say she…
Heartland Snack Co
Since joining Catapult in 2023, Erica, founder of Heartland Snack Co., has reached major milestones! From…
Calling all car lovers!
Join Imperial Mustangs of Polk County for a fun-filled, family-friendly Car Show at Lakeside Village featuring…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Thousands of jars of peanut butter part of latest US recall
Check your cabinets: thousands of jars of peanut butter are part of the FDA’s latest recall. Over…
Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl – Did It Work For You?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Super Bowl is now in the history books and already forgotten…
Aspiring musicians ages 4-10 can learn to play the ukulele
Aspiring musicians ages 4-10 can learn to play the ukulele with Strum Bugs Ukulele Camp! Join…
Movie Review – Wuthering Heights
By Bob Garver “Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve…
Planned Parenthood will close Lakeland clinic, end Polk County presence
Planned Parenthood is ending its presence in Polk County after more than 50 years, part of…
Polk County officials provide an update on the county’s brush fire season
Polk County officials provide an update on the county’s brush fire season, address the countywide burn…
Celebrate Culture & Community at Lakeland’s Black History Festival at Jackson Park
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the City of Lakeland will kick off Black History Month celebrations with…
National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland
An Atlanta-based homebuilder known for building communities for the “move-up buyer” announced Friday it has acquired…
Is God Dead? Resurrection Verdict
So, what do we do with all of this? Having addressed the critical claims against the…
Lakeland football DL Drew Sapp emerges as breakout player
Drew Sapp wasn’t in Lakeland’s defensive plans last year at the beginning of his sophomore season.…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Multiple Large Brush Fires Across Polk County
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County…
Watch Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell being a asshole and a liar about the animal activists
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Fire Men’s Tennis Pushes No. 1 Keiser to Limits in Third Place Match
No. 3 SEU Men’s Tennis gave No. 1 Keiser everything they could handle Sunday afternoon in…
Mark your calendars, Polk County!
Mark your calendars, Polk County! Polk Pride 2026 is set for June 13–20.
Ikea makes sweeping US shakeup and shutters more stores
Ikea is carrying out one of its biggest U.S. overhauls in years, shutting some stores while…
56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M
A 56-unit apartment community in Lakeland sold for $10 million, according to Colliers. Colliers brokers Miles…
70-acre brush fire burns near Osceola-Polk line in Davenport
A large brush fire near the Osceola-Polk county line has scorched about 70 acres and damaged…
Completes Four-Game Sweep in Mobile
No. 3 Southeastern capped a perfect weekend in Mobile by outlasting the Rams 5-4 in 10…
Suspicious package
What started as a suspicious package delivery quickly became a coordinated, multi-agency response focused on safety…
After the recent uptick of brush fires, Polk County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that the countywide burn ban remains in effect
After the recent uptick of brush fires, Polk County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that…
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Lakeland Scrapyard Fire
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a large scrapyard fire off Main Street in…
Fire Edge Warner in Regular-Season Road Finale
Southeastern closed out its regular-season road slate with a hard-earned 74-69 win at Warner on Saturday…
Over 100,000 animals killed in the last 20 years under the current leadership at Polk County Animal Control
Over 3000 cats were killed in Polk County last year. Round up and kill. Extermination. The…
SEU Pulls Away from Warner in Final Road Game
Southeastern Women’s Basketball closed out its regular-season road schedule with an 83-51 win at Warner on…
No. 19 Southeastern Sweeps Saturday Twinbill
No. 19 Southeastern turned Saturday into a showcase of both power and poise, sweeping a home…
Florida Polytechnic celebrates opening of new Esports arena
Florida Polytechnic University is taking competitive video gaming a step further. On Friday, the university celebrated the…
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No. 3 Fire Sweep Friday Twin Bill
No. 3 Southeastern put together a dominant Friday on the road, sweeping a doubleheader at Mobile…
Fire Sweep Thomas with Back-to-Back Shutouts
No. 19 Southeastern turned in a dominant day at the SEU Softball Stadium on Friday, sweeping…
Polk County Commissioners voted to limit general public comment on non-agenda items to just 15 speakers per meeting
Polk County Commissioners voted to limit general public comment on non-agenda items to just 15 speakers…