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Letter – Statistics for Polk County Animal Control through October
By Maria Consuelo Barrero I just compiled the statistics for Polk County Animal Control -Florida through…
The Lakeland Christmas Parade 2025
The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown with this year’s theme, “Rockin’ Around Lakeland.” Floats,…
Polk County Florida Woman Throws Tantrum Over Not Enough Salami: ‘All of This Over $1.25 of Salami’
It always feels frustrating when something goes wrong with your food order. Maybe the kitchen makes…
Lazydays Files for Dissolution After Store Sales
The final Lazydays store sites were sold to Campers Inn on Nov. 28, the company disclosed…
Del Monte Foods bankruptcy: 139-year-old company continues search for buyer
Del Monte Foods, one of the oldest food companies in the U.S. remains under Chapter 11…
Fire Surge to Seventh Straight Win in 98–72 Rout of Beacon
SEU men’s basketball extended its dominant early-season run Thursday night, rolling past Beacon College 98-72 at…
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
The Camphor Heights Neighborhood Association invites all of Lakeland to kick off the holiday season at…
What are the real dollars the taxpayers can save by having a TNVR program
By Maria Consuelo Barrero — Dr. Weedon DVM speaking in video
Is God Dead? Kerygma: The Oral Tradition
Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus…
Florida education commissioner booed at Tampa school board conference
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas told school board members and superintendents from around the state on…
Polk County Man Charged With Attempted Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Bradly Dwayne Wimberly (32, Bradley)…
DeSantis announces Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will work with the Florida Legislature to establish a…
Lakeland United FC to join USL League Two in 2026
Program provides athletic and academic support to domestic and international players looking to play college soccer…
SEU Receives $10 Million Grant to Launch The Kingdom Alliance
Southeastern University (SEU) has been awarded a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part…
East SwanForce Esports teams as they brought home some major wins!
By Guy LaLonde Jr. These kids went head-to-head against teams across Seminole, Clearwater, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and…
Lakeland agricultural lender company alleges fraud over $40 million in loans that led to losses and layoffs
AgAmerica Lending, a Lakeland-based agricultural lender, has sued the operator of a Michigan retirement fund over…
New Aldi opens December 4th to a massive crowd
The former Winn-Dixie at 2900 Lakeland-Highlands Road closed back in February this year and has been…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of deputy after battle with breast cancer
Terra McKinnon joined the agency in 2006 as a deputy sheriff and eventually became a street…
Lakeland Prepares for Massive ‘Baptize Lakeland’ Event on December 13
As the calendar turns to the final month of the year, a palpable sense of anticipation…
Congratulations to Cadet Luke Reeves ’26, who ranked sixth in the country on the U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) Order of Merit List, a nationwide ranking of senior ROTC cadets!
Cadet Luke Reeves is a senior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish at…
About Tax Filing Status and Medicare
I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married –…
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG 2025 – LAKELAND’S HOLIDAY 5K RACE
The City of Lakeland is excited to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the Holly Jolly Jingle…
Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign Launch
The Lakeland Police Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce its Police Explorer Vehicle Campaign — an…
Ellianos Coffee is scheduled to open in 2026…
Ellianos Coffee 2890 Lakeland Highlands Rd. Lakeland, FL It is located in front of the soon…
Talbot House Ministries proposes new location, but some community members remain opposed
Talbot House Ministries, which serves people who are homeless in Polk County, has submitted new plans…
‘Christmas fan favorite’—Just 3 ingredients
INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 bag (32 ounce) Sour cream 1 container…
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or…
Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life’
A deadly motorcycle crash involving a man accused of slamming into several Polk County Sheriff’s Office vehicles and…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a 22-year-old gym teacher has been arrested and charged…
LOVE GIVES, LUST TAKES
By Van Yandell Romans 5: 8 “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we…
TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1
The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that it will begin charging a $45 fee to travelers…
POLK COUNTY FLORIDA — THE ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP
By Maria Consuelo Barrero What’s happening in Animal Control can’t be ignored anymore. Read the post…
PUBLIC NOTICE: GEORGE JENKINS BOULEVARD – LANE CLOSURES FOR REQUIRED RESTORATION WORK
Who: City of Lakeland Water UtilitiesWhat: Required milling, resurfacing, and future striping following an emergency sewer repairWhen: Beginning Tuesday,…
It’s true: Bluey coming to Disney World
Bluey, the animated Australian sensation, is finding a home at Walt Disney World. The character will be…
Waugh Steps Down as SEU Head Football Coach
Southeastern University Director of Athletics, Drew Watson, announced today that, due to ongoing medical concerns, head…
2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S COMING TO POLK COUNTY THIS SATURDAY
WHAT: Polk County residents will join together for Walk to End Alzheimer’s—the world’s largest event to raise…
The Christmas Spirit
Dr. Glenn Mollette We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with…
Movie Review – Zootopia 2
By Bob Garver 2016 was a great year for animation. Disney gave the world a…