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Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida has announced plans for a new aerial test…
Letter – Dear Polk County Commissioners, Sheriff Judd, County Manager Beasley, Animal Services Director, and Animal Control Staff
Dear Polk County Commissioners, Sheriff Judd, County Manager Beasley, Animal Services Director, and Animal Control Staff…
Lakeland Commission Approves Six-Story Marriott Hotel in Lakeside Village
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved plans for a six-story, 130-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Lakeside Village on Monday, adding another…
Lakeland commission agrees to sell building, garage to Publix for $20
For less than the price of a sheet cake but more than a chicken tender sub,…
Lozano Earns NAIA National Player of the Week After Stellar Two-Match Stretch
SEU Women’s Soccer standout Ariadna Lozano has been named the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Offensive Player of the…
Polk County Celebrates 20 Years of Proactive Diversity Recruitment and Training Program
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is celebrating a major milestone for the county’s Proactive Diversity Recruitment…
Polk County teacher keeps job after birthday song complaint, faces reprimand over video
Polk County Public Schools said that although this is a longstanding practice, she is not allowed…
As of October 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a state-designated Provisional Level I Trauma Center
As of October 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a state-designated Provisional Level I Trauma Center. This…
Polk County Fire Rescue and Haines City Fire Department Members Disarm Combative Patient
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) displayed exceptional professionalism and heroism…
Citrus Connection announces partnership with LVIM
A newly formed Universal Access Program partnership between Citrus Connection and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine will…
Arrest warrant issued for Guatemalan man after Lakeland hit-and-run
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Guatemalan man after a hit-and-run that hospitalized a…
Harrison School for the Arts Fall Piano Concert – 10/30/25 at 7:00 p.m
Harrison School for the Arts is excited to present the Fall Piano Concert on Thursday, October…
Accuser drops claims against Lakeland pastor in lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse
Wayne Blackburn, senior pastor at Victory Church in Lakeland, is no longer a defendant in a…
Just Between Friends of Lakeland
Save big THIS WEEKEND at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland at the HUGE JBF kid’s…
Hot Or Not?: Florida Woman Accused Of Punching Firefighter
The Florida woman accused of punching a firefighter is the subject of the latest ‘Hot or…
2,000 people join ‘No Kings’ protest in Lakeland against Trump policies
Joining more events in big cities across the United States, opponents of President Donald Trump held…
Is God Dead? Failure to Swoon
David Mirsch’s hypothesis of a clandestine use of drugs to render Jesus comatose on the cross…
Second-Half Surge Sparks Fire in Lake Wales
No. 17 SEU Football powered through a sluggish first half and surged after the break to…
McDonald’s Employee Shoots Man in the Neck After Complaints About Wait Time in the Drive-Thru: ‘It Was Just a McMess’
After two customers were allegedly “threatening” the safety of McDonald’s staff over the wait, the employee…
82-year-old Lakeland man dies after motorcycle crashes into tree
An 82-year-old man died Friday morning after crashing his motorcycle into a tree in Lakeland. The…
Letter – Dear Polk County Commissioners, Sheriff Judd, County Manager Beasley, Animal Services Director, and Animal Control Staff
FROM DIANA BRAVO My name is Diana Bravo, and I have lived in Polk County for…
Orange Cup Regatta Returns Oct. 17-19
The Orange Cup Regatta returns to Lake Hollingsworth Oct. 17 – 19, with races on Saturday and Sunday.…
Lakeland-Winter Haven area leads the nation in foreclosure activity
Foreclosure is often a stressful and emotional experience. It is something real estate broker Bob Miller…
Gov. DeSantis announced a new I-4 express lane in Hillsborough, a new truck parking facility in Polk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced construction plans on I-4 to relieve congestion on roadways. The plan…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that an Orange County Fire and Rescue firefighter was arrested…
Letter – Sheriff Grady DO YOUR JOB for ALL in POLK County!
Sheriff Grady DO YOUR JOB for ALL in POLK County! You only seem to care about…
Lakeland High School And Florida Southern College Partner To Launch Inaugural Educator Academy
Polk County Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of the Educator Academy, an innovative…
AgriPolk: Polk State launches new pathway to careers in agriculture
Polk State College has launched an initiative to connect students ripe with passion for agriculture to…
SEU Celebrates Record-Breaking Enrollment & 2025 National Rankings
Southeastern University (SEU) has reported its highest enrollment to date with 13,636 students enrolled through all…
SEU Worship Performs at the 56th Annual Dove Awards
SEU Worship, the worship movement at Southeastern University (SEU), recently had the opportunity to perform at…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Publix Super Markets in Florida now permits customers to…
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns….
Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1 9 PM Doors – 10 PM Pre-show – Midnight…
Movie Review – Tron: Ares
By Bob Garver The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive…
Letter – 𝐓𝐨: 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐝
“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐑.𝐂.” On Tuesday of last week, my husband visited 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲…
Letter – 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A.A. 12-Step Program for B.B. “It’s not the Constitution… it’s the…
Rabid Cat Found In Lakeland- Sheriff Judd Gives Warning
The first case of rabies in Polk County this year has been confirmed in Lakeland. On…
Lakeland Police Department is Seeking Ordained Clergy for Volunteer Chaplain Program
Are you an ordained minister seeking to bring your pastoral calling into a vital service field? The…
Creamy Shrimp Potato Salad
Loaded, creamy, and chilled – a must-make party side dish! Ingredients : 1 lb baby potatoes…