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A Minecraft Movie – Movie Review
By Bob Garver After a mere two weekends, “A Minecraft Movie” has claimed the top…
Polk County deputy shoots herself in the leg fending off dog attack
A deputy was injured Sunday after being shot in the leg while trying to defend herself…
Judge rules Florida DEP violated Endangered Species Act, resulting in mass manatee deaths
In a decision Friday, a federal judge ruled that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)…
FL Getting 3rd Location of a Popular, Reasonably-Priced Burger Chain Once Named Among Yelp’s “Best”
Many of Florida’s home-grown restaurant chains have humble beginnings. They start with one store and then,…
‘Granny flats’ Mandate passes Florida Bill
The Florida Senate on April 9 unanimously passed a bill that would require local governments to…
Teen Arrested After Mustang Crash
An 18-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night in Lakeland.…
Man’s Lakeland Trip Ends in Arrest
A 25-year-old Temple Terrace man, Elliott Paul Eugene Geer, found himself on the wrong side of…
Emergency management head quietly told local officials to gather data on immigrants
The head of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management sent a memo last week ordering local officials…
CUTENESS ALERT
The Florida Department of Corrections donated a bloodhound puppy to our agency due to the sudden…
Lakeland Electric’s new app
Lakeland Electric’s new app, your home energy assistant Want to take charge of your home energy management and…
Driver Arrested After Allegedly Drinking While Driving and Spitting on Deputy
A Lakeland woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she was spotted driving with a…
FEMA grant cancellations spark FL outcry as hurricane season looms
By Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection The Federal Emergency Management Agency has abruptly ended a key disaster-preparedness program,…
Man dies after committing 3 consecutive hit-and-runs
A man died after he committed multiple hit-and-runs in Polk County early Tuesday morning, according to police. The…
Avelo to fly deportation flights for ICE from Arizona
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines signed an agreement to fly federal deportation flights from Arizona starting in…
Cleanup cost grows on Lakeland’s southwest sewage spill; FDEP states spill was much larger than first reported
The state has determined a raw sewage leak first reported as a “foul odor” by Southwest…
U.S. Postal Service wants rate hike for first-class mail; See new cost, start date
The U.S. Postal Service wants to boost the cost of mailing a first-class letter from 73…
Bicyclist Arrested After Attempting To Elude Deputies
A 41-year-old Lakeland man was arrested Wednesday evening after attempting to flee from a traffic stop…
Six months post-Milton, Lakeland flood victims still want relief and answers
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” That quote, attributed to the writer National…
Is God Dead?
Tornados and Junkyards Evolution cannot explain biological complexity without violating some fundamental laws of nature,…
Andrew’s Coffee announced that Sunday, April 13 will be its final day
Andrew’s Coffee announced that Sunday, April 13 will be its final day. While most baristas have…
IRS pushes back April 15 tax deadline in Florida
Procrastinating taxpayers across the country have less than a week to go before they need to…
PCSO Seeks Suspect in Car Vandalism Case
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Michelanglo Alfieri,…
WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES ADDITIONAL URGENT CARE AND GENERAL SURGERY SPECIALISTS
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their roster of expert physicians. Melanie…
Polk County citrus grower swaps crop for avocados
With citrus growers fleeing Florida amid disease, hard freezes and increasingly damaging storms fueled by the changing…
Caretaker Arrested For Theft
A 25-year-old woman employed as a live-in caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an…
Man on apparent crime spree booked into Polk County Jail for 22nd time
A man with a lengthy criminal history was booked into the Polk County Jail for the…
Family Dollar to Close 1,000+ Stores as Trump’s Tariffs Skyrocket Prices
For many families trying to save money on groceries , discount stores like Family Dollar are essential for…
Markets Soar After Trump Backs Down on Tariffs
Stocks soared on Wednesday after President Trump abruptly announced he would back down on his “reciprocal”…
Lakeland’s Brew Hub CEO says beer will still flow despite a lawsuit filed against its investors
Despite a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Brew Hub’s financial backers, it remains open for craft beer lovers,…
New Discount Grocery Store Opening April 10
Discount grocer Aldi has set the opening date for its third Lakeland store. The newly converted grocery store…
Movies and TV shows casting in Lakeland
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age.…
WAKE UP, THE ROOSTER IS CROWING
By Van Yandell Luke 22: 61-62 “And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter…
Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel one of dozens dead in nightclub catastrophe
Octavio Dotel, a 15-year MLB veteran, and World Series champion, died in a nightclub tragedy in…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of a…
Gospel Inc. Walk to End Homelessness
04/12/2025 9:00 AM @ Lake Parker Park | 820 E Robson Street, Lakeland FL 33805 The “Walk…
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Family Fun Center | 4825 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813 Starting April 10th through April…
Lakeland Woman Arrested for DUI with Child Passenger
A Lakeland woman was arrested late Wednesday night after deputies say she was driving under the…
Universal Epic Universe is here. Check it out
“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!” That iconic quote from the 1931 film adaptation of “Frankenstein” ushered in…
Supreme Court Blocks Judge’s Order to Return Man Deported to El Salvador
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order requiring the federal government to return…