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HAS THE FUTURE CHANGED?
By Van Yandell Leviticus 26: 14-16a “The Lord said, “If you will not obey my commands, you will…
Letter to the Editor: Humane Animal Population Management
By Maria Barrero First and foremost, thank you, Commissioners, for your ongoing commitment to the well-being…
Lakeland flood report released nearly a year after Hurricane Milton
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused severe flooding around Lake Bonny, the City of Lakeland…
SEWER REPAIR AT LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE AND FAIRMONT AVENUE
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an essential repair to replace a…
Restaurant Review: Fish City Grill
By Cris Lawson Decided to try Fish City Grill, Lakeland, FL. Having never been here, we…
Letter to the Editor: Please help us update the outdated Animal Control policies in Polk County
By Tammy Guest Please help us demand change to help stop thousands of pets from dying…
New COVID Variant With This Distinctive Symptom Driving Up Cases In FL
Data shows that the new COVID-19 variant XFG, or “Stratus,” is the driving up cases across…
New SNAP rules: Candy and soda no longer covered in additional states
Generally, soft drinks have been allowed under SNAP, but a growing number of states have been…
Polk County Public Schools considering high school rezoning due to population changes
High school boundaries are changing in Polk County due to attendance shifts and population growth throughout…
The Bad Guys 2 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I have fond memories of “The Bad Guys” from 2022. The opening…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that several Florida police agencies are experiencing the loss of…
Lakeland restaurant closed for roach and rodent activity. 5 others fall short in early July
Egg Factory of South Lakeland, at 6960 S. Florida Ave., was temporarily closed on July 10…
Big Bank Mergers: What’s in It for You?
Pinnacle Bank and Synovus are teaming up in an $8.6 billion deal, creating a banking giant…
EAST MAIN RESURFACING PROJECT
PUBLIC NOTICE EAST MAIN STREET RESURFACING PROJECT WHO: Contractors working on behalf of the City of…
Dance to the Decades Keel Farms
Cool Down & Dance all summer long at Keel Farms in Plant City, with all events in a…
Five Star Seafood has now opened…
3601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL Previously, Andrew’s Coffee was at this location. Taco Bell originally…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida lawmaker has urged law enforcement agencies to…
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Movie Review
By Bob Garver The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four”…
Polk County Boosts Emergency Prep with New Shelter Needs Warehouse
Polk County Commissioners, County and Emergency Management officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion…
City of Lakeland to Begin Sewer Cleaning Around Lake Hollingsworth Drive Project Will Involve Lane and Path Closures Starting August 18
Contractors working on behalf of the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin cleaning large-diameter…
CSX CORPORATION WILL CLOSE A NUMBER OF LAKELAND AREA RAILROAD CROSSINGS FOR REPAIR STARTING MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, CSX will initiate critical infrastructure improvements at multiple railroad crossings throughout…
ICE Recruiting Tactics Are Pissing Off Local Sheriffs Nationwide
Sheriffs are furious that the Department of Homeland Security is using their own data against them…
Person Dies in House Fire Near Plant City, Investigation Underway
I woke up to the kind of headline you never want to see—a person died in…
Lakeland ranked in the top 10 of boomtowns in the U.S.
A new study ranks Lakeland as one of the biggest boomtowns in the United States. Peter…
Did you know Publix has its own mascot? Here’s what he’s all about
The popular Florida-born grocery chain Publix has been around for nearly a century, with founder George…
Stuffed Animal Flight School
It’s time to get your stuffed animal ready for ACE’s Flight School! By Florida Air Museum and…
River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens its water park
Summer has traditionally been a period of relatively low occupancy at Westgate River Ranch Resort, situated…
How germy is a public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee, and perspiration
On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But…
Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun
Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz have begun and are expected to…
Jim McFarland received the top honor at the Shoe Service Institute
Jim McFarland received the top honor at the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) Western Boot…
Junely, formerly June Taylor, reopened this morning
Junely, formerly known as June Taylor, previously located downtown, Junely starts a new life this morning at 1216…
Trump signs executive order to clear homeless encampments
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to provide resources that would push cities…
Chuck E. Cheese arrested in credit card fraud case
A man dressed as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested at a Tallahassee restaurant Wednesday evening after…
Polk County Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Announcement
The Polk County Legislative Delegation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the…
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics!
Join us in congratulating Firefighters Tyler Moore and Nathaniel Langenkamp on becoming Lakeland’s newest Paramedics! After…
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire
Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a Residential Fire at 8:57 PM IN Station 6’s…
Polk County Launches New Behavioral Health Website to Easily Connect Residents With Local Providers
Polk County’s New Website Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find Behavioral Health Providers and Services…
Letter: We need protection for Community Cats here in Polk County
By Cindy Dorman I was contacted by a responsible colony caretaker earlier today. Seems he was…