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Save the Date: Vet Fest 2025
My office is pleased to again host Vet Fest, a one-stop shop connecting veterans and their…
Century-old Lakeland landmark was saved by developer from a certain date with a wrecking ball
A century-old Lakeland building that’s fallen into trouble times is being granted a stay of execution:…
Nordstrom Rack to open Oct. 23 at Lakeside Village Shopping Center
Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom Inc. has posted to its Facebook account the opening date for its new…
1 suffers burn injuries running back into Lakeland house fire
One person was hospitalized after a fire at a duplex in unincorporated Lakeland early Thursday morning.…
SEU Names Gerritson Craane as Interim Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
SEU Athletics Director Drew Watson announced Thursday that Gerritson Craane has been appointed as the interim…
Hulk Hogan Dies At 71
Recent rumors swirled that wrestling star Hulk Hogan had been in a coma, but his family…
Is God Dead?
Right and Wrong We concluded last time by analyzing the popular “COEXIST” bumper sticker. According…
Polk Co. teen in need of kidney donation as nonprofit tries to help
An organization raising awareness and support for pediatric kidney donations is working to help a Polk…
Couple Engaged In Sexual Acts Near Kids Aboard FL-Bound Flight
A couple aboard a JetBlue flight heading from John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport on…
2 arrested after high-speed chase through Lakeland ends in crash
Two people were arrested on Wednesday after being accused of leading police on a pursuit in…
Polk County reaches 3-year agreement with fire union, ‘Kelly Days’ included
Polk County commissioners recently approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters’ union. The…
Community Cat Crisis – The Polk County Commissioners’ Response? Silence
Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH, brings over 40 years of veterinary expertise—25 of those dedicated to humane,…
Lakeland Swan-Snatching Suspect Skips Court and Warrant Issued
Alfredo Casanova, previously arrested for stealing black swans and their eggs, is now a “Warrant of…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells Gov. DeSantis that immigration arrests have ‘overwhelmed’ the system
The capacity issue is expected to escalate in Florida in the coming weeks as sheriffs and…
Underage Alcohol Sales Lead to two Arrests in PCSO Operation Pop-Top
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted another round of Operation Pop-Top checks on Thursday,…
Lakeland detective arrested after falsely reporting a crime
A detective with the Lakeland Police Department was arrested on Friday after Polk deputies said he…
Don Burns Runs for Lakeland City Commission
Most days, Don Burns can be found at COhatch, the co-working space that faces Munn Park,…
Dixieland Book Shop Opened This Morning
Inklings Book Shoppe, formerly located downtown, opens this morning in its new location in Dixieland, at…
Mulberry Man Nabbed In Lakeland After Half-Dozen Probation Violations
Fugitive Apprehended by Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy on South Combee Road Forty-six-year-old Michael Gutierrez of Mulberry…
Eight Facing Charges in Multi-State, $8.8 Million Bank Fraud and Racketeering Scheme
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested eight suspects in connection to a multi-million dollar fraud investigation…
Did you Know ?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is threatening to…
I Know What You Did Last Summer – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’ve never seen 1997’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” all…
THE ISRAEL SEQUENCE
By Van Yandell Matthew 27: 24-25 “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that…
COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDED 2025 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY SURVEY
The City of Lakeland invites residents and local bicycle enthusiasts to help shape the future of…
Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone
It just got easier to raise chickens in your backyard. And roosters? They can still roam…
Hall Communications replaced ‘Polk County Live’ with a nationally syndicated news program.
When WLKF’s long-running “Polk County Live” morning show signed off on June 20, neither its hosts…
POSTPONED – CSX WILL CLOSE NORTH FLORIDA AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING JULY 19 – JULY 22
The city of Lakeland announced on Instagram that the closure of the North Florida Avenue railroad…
Congratulations to City Commissioner Stephanie Madden
Congratulations to the City of Lakeland, FL – Government City Commissioner Stephanie Madden for beginning her…
TOGETHER, WE CRUSHED IT!
Thank YOU to our incredible community—this year’s 7 Days of Giving campaign was the biggest yet!…
Letter: While potentially offering benefits like neighborhood revitalization, increased property values, and economic growth, gentrification also carries significant drawbacks, particularly for long-term residents and disadvantaged communities
By Michael Zockoll While potentially offering benefits like neighborhood revitalization, increased property values, and economic growth,…
Is God Dead?
Nietzsche and Moral Law The German philosopher Karl Marx once stated that Christianity was “the…
‘He needs to be locked away:’ Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said he admitted…
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida has been canceled due to weather.
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida has been canceled due to weather. Due to a…
Medical marijuana users risk losing cards under new Florida law
Florida’s medical marijuana users might want to take a deep breath while they still can. A new law could…
Trump says he made a deal with Coca-Cola. It’d turn all Coke into Mexican
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he’d reached a deal with Coca-Cola to swap corn syrup…
Potato Chips Were Just Recalled
Months after an iconic brand was recalled for the same reason, this quantity may contain an…
What is the Formula for Deciding When to Claim?
I am curious about the “formula” to decide when to take Social Security while still working.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Texas man, Floyd Dean Devasier, was arrested after…
Lakes Church, business owners object to Talbot House relocation
While no vote was cast, Lakeland’s planning and zoning board heard from residents and business owners…