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Trimak Building Systems Moves HQ to Lakeland, Adding 50 Jobs
Trimak Building Systems Inc. relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 4350 County Line Rd…
Ticket Sales are open for this year’s horror film festival
Ticket Sales are open for this year’s horror film festival on October 17, 2026 in Lakeland,…
Great Southern Beverages files for Chapter 11 as eviction looms for Lakeland facility
Great Southern Copackers LLC (operating as Great Southern Beverages) voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 Subchapter V…
Grand Jury: DeSantis Misused $10M to Oppose Amendment 3
A state grand jury in Leon County, Florida, concluded that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis…
Florida Southern College Launches New Honors College
Florida Southern College is proud to announce the transformation of its longstanding Honors Program into a…
Kratom Extract Risks: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Safety
Across Florida—including Polk County—and the rest of the country, concentrated forms of kratom have become a…
Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
Polk State College will mark Constitution Day with two unique opportunities on September 17 for students…
OCFR Battalion chief suspended following prostitution charge
The fire rescue department stated it is committed to a thorough and impartial review of the…
Polk County Has a Math Problem. Taxpayers May Get the Bill
By FCNN Polk County, FL- Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell says the county has a “math…
Lakeland Fire Crews Battle East Main Street Structure Fire
Lakeland Fire Department crews responded this morning to a fire involving a multi-family residential structure on…
Florida Ranchers Oppose Trump’s Tariff-Free Beef Import Plan
Florida agricultural leaders and cattle ranchers are strongly opposing the Trump administration’s plan to allow 300,000…
Fairlife Animal Abuse: Undercover Woodcrest Dairy Investigation
Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) launched an undercover investigation at Woodcrest Dairy in Roswell, New Mexico, a…
DID YOU KNOW RAY HOLLINGSWORTH?
By Crime Clues Connection When you hear the name Hollingsworth in Lakeland, your mind may immediately…
Grace City Church New Campus Grand Opening in Lakeland
Grace City Church is hosting a public grand opening for its new campus on Sunday, August…
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville Tuesday at age 80, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced in…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Byron Donalds may choose Meg Weinberger as his running…
Only 3 Weeks Left to Register for the 27th 2026 Lake Mirror Classic
It’s time to finalize your plans to join us October 16-18, 2026 for the 27th annual…
The Legend of Blinky: Lakeland’s Famous One-Eyed Alligator
Press photo from June 10 1970 showing Blinky being hearded back to Lake Mirror in Lakeland,…
Advance Review – “Coyote vs. Acme”
By Bob Garver The dialogue-free Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons are my favorite of the…
Florida School Bus Stop-Arm Laws and Camera Enforcement
Stop-arm cameras catch 94 drivers passing Polk County school buses on first day The implementation of…
PAGANS MOTORCYCLE GANG MEMBER ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT CONFRONTATION AT LAKELAND BIKE NIGHT
A motorcycle night at Gator’s Dockside in Lakeland turned violent after members of opposing motorcycle groups…
PCSO Addresses ICE Arrest Rumors at Poinciana Hospital
The Official Stance & Context The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) addressed rumors surrounding the August…
Air Establishes eVTOL Manufacturing Hub in Polk County, Florida
Israeli electric aircraft startup Air announced in August 2026 that it is establishing its U.S. headquarters,…
WOMAN ARRESTED IN MULBERRY FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, POSSESSING COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS
Jennifer Bello, 27, was arrested on August 21, 2026, in Mulberry, Florida, facing multiple charges related…
Wendy’s may be heading toward a private takeover.
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is reportedly assembling investors for a potential deal to take Wendy’s…
BCFCF Welcomes Lakeland Native Desmond Clark as Special Guest Speaker for 9th Annual Pink Ribbon Gala
Desmond Clark, a Lakeland native, former NFL standout, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker, will serve as…
Florida Summer COVID Surge: Should You Get a Booster Now?
Yes, summer surges in Florida are common due to intense heat driving people indoors into air…
Saddle Creek to Lay Off 178 Employees at Lakeland Facility
Saddle Creek to lay off 178 at their 771 S County Line facility.
Polk State Completes $16.7M Winter Haven Science Renovation
Polk State College has officially completed a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation of its 51,000-square-foot Winter…
Florida FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie Resigns Mid-Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie resigned in mid-August 2026, just as the…
Dorito Taco Salad (No-Bake Crowd Favorite!)
This Dorito Taco Salad is a classic potluck and party recipe that never fails. Crunchy Doritos, juicy seasoned…
Yum! Brands entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion.
Key details of the sale include:
Sarah’s Story — Six Days That Meant
Written by and shared with permission from Crystal Rodrigues. Story told in her own words —…
In Polk County, 686 ICE detentions in 2025; fewer than 40 met the FBI’s definition of a violent offender. Why?
This breakdown reflects national immigration data trends alongside local enforcement figures in Polk County: While local…
Brightline Florida Deaths Surpass 200: US Deadliest Rail Line
The total number of fatalities involving Brightline trains in Florida has surpassed 200, with extensive investigative…
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