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Walmart CEO issues warning over prices and ’empty shelves’ as customers brace for new fees
WALMART’S CEO has reportedly issued a stark warning to US leaders over unavoidable price changes and…
Top Florida Senate Dem leaves the party
State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that…
Why God Won’t Go Away
Last week, we began to look at the research findings of two neuro-physicians who conducted extensive…
A Crafty Brazen Burglar Caught!
On April 22, 2025, at 5:14 p.m. LakelandPD officers were called to Michael’s in the 2600 block of…
How Some Christian Maternity Group Homes Avoid Florida’s Standards Such as Hope House
In place of the state, a nonprofit association has regulatory authority over about two dozen of…
JOIN THE CITY OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA DEP AND BONNET SPRINGS PARK FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT INNOVATIVE ALGAE REDUCTION TO BIOFUEL TECHNOLOGY
The City of Lakeland, Bonnet Springs Park, and global infrastructure leader AECOM invite the public and…
Suspected drunk driver chugs beer in front of Lakeland officers, tells them he has 3 DUI convictions
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s…
Lakeland residents push for city park to be renamed after local civil rights activist
Madalynne Brooks was one of Polk County’s most influential crusaders for civil rights. Soon, a park…
The Lakeland Book Crawl is this week!!
The highly-anticipated fourth annual Lakeland Book Crawl will be taking place this Thursday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. …
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON EAST MAIN STREET FOR CSX RAIL CROSSING REPAIRS
On Thursday, April 30, CSX Transportation will be conducting critical maintenance on the rail crossing located at E.…
THE SECOND GREATEST ADVANCEMENT FOR THE KINGDOM
By Van Yandell Matthew 28: 18-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in…
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the spring Short-Film Festival
Harrison School for the Arts is pleased to present the spring Short-Film Festival in the filmtheatre…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that 20-year-old, Phoenix Ikner the alleged shooter involved in the…
Lakeland Arts Association’s annual exhibition opens June 27 at Florida Southern College
The Lakeland Arts Association will present its 53rd annual Fine Art Exhibition from June 27 to July…
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Announces Plans to Acquire Prime Meridian Bank
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, a leading financial institution headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, has announced its intent to…
Construction begins on first wildlife overpass crossing I-4 near Lakeland
Less than a year after the first wildlife crossing under Interstate 4 opened in Polk County, another passage…
2025 Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Set for May 1
The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial…
Temu and Shein are increasing prices starting April 25: Here’s what shoppers should know
There are just four days left before Chinese e-commerce sites Shein and Temu will raise prices due to recent tariff increases.…
Shaq’s Big Chicken to open its first Florida restaurant in Tampa
A new chicken spot is coming to Tampa with a big name attached in early. Basketball…
DHL will now suspend consumer shipments ‘from any origin’ that are over $800 because of a tariff-induced backlog at U.S. customs
The multinational logistics and shipping company DHL said it would suspend shipments of over $800 to…
Chinese garment factories that supply Shein shut down amid Trump tariffs: ‘There are only risks to doing business with the US now’
Dozens of garment factories in a manufacturing hub in southern China known as “Shein Village” have…
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The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and…
Sinners – Movie Review
By Bob Garver If “A Minecraft Movie” is the commercial hit that 2025 needed, then…
Caregiver Accused of Stealing Medical Marijuana — Arrest Made Nearly a Year Later
Back in April 2024, a live-in caregiver named Terell Febo was hired to assist an elderly…
Former Polk County deputy no-shows DUI manslaughter trial; warrant issued
A judge has issued a warrant for a former Polk County deputy after he failed to appear in…
Lakeland Regional Health Launches New Hospital at Home Program
Lakeland Regional Healthhas launched its Lakeland Regional Health at Home program, giving eligible patients an opportunity…
LOCAL PILOT HELPS DELIVER SIX WHITE MUTE SWANS TO LAKELAND COMMUNITY
The City of Lakeland recently acquired six White Mute Swans to introduce fresh genetics into the…
The Trouble with Anna by Rachel Griffiths: Book Review
Reviewer: Juliana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceburg.hobbies/ Title: The Trouble with Anna Author: Rachel Griffiths ISBN: 9781668052945Release Date: 03/04/25 Rating:…
Hope House issues lay with the house.
Editorial Hope House issues lay with the house. Tara Johnson and Emily Collins have NO clinical background.…
Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Member Breaks Down Like a Big Baby After Arrest
The party is over for alleged Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members, dubbed the “Scotch Bandits,”…
L.L. Bean sets opening date for its first Florida store
L.L. Bean’s first Florida store has a grand opening date. The popular outdoor and recreation store,…
Motorcyclist killed in crash
Crash happened Highway 92 near 1st street A 47-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a…
Saddle Creek Names New Sr. Vice President of Business Development
Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced today that Charlie Piper has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing…
U.S. Army Intelligence Officer at MacDill Air Force Base Arrested
A U.S. Army Intelligence officer at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa was recently arrested. The…
Florida DOGE bill passes state House
A bill that would clear the way for a Florida version of the Department of Government…
Key toilet paper brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
With very few American homes having bidets, toilet paper rolls are of utmost necessity, and consumers…
‘Legal morphine’ is for sale in Florida. Will officials act?
Around the Tampa Bay region, consumers can walk into smoke shops and gas stations and buy…
Lakeland native Jazi Riley gains appointment to New York City Urban Fellow program
Jazi Riley, a Lakeland native, has been named a New York City Urban Fellow for 2025-2026.…
Lakeland Duo Arrested for Multiple Crimes in Lakeland
A Lakeland duo was recently arrested for multiple crimes in Lakeland after fleeing in a golf…
Fraud Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested in Polk County
A fraud suspect who was in the U.S. illegally was recently arrested in Central Florida, according…
Citrus Innovation Center Opens
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) on April 9 announced the opening of the Citrus Innovation Center…
Stray Cat Found in Florida-Microchip Reveals Shocking Truth 1,100 Miles Away
By Jack Beresford Newsweek Life The rescue of a stray kitten in Florida led to a shock discovery…