City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Addresses Upcoming Florida Tropics Announcement

City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has acknowledged an upcoming announcement from the Florida Tropics, set for April 21st, which is anticipated to bring significant news for the Lakeland community.

Apr 16

Lakeland City Council to Consider New Ordinances on April 22

Apr 16

Blinky's Bonanza: A Splashy New Addition to Lake Mirror Promenade's Centennial Celebration

Apr 16

Titusville Teen's Stepbrother Indicted in Cruise Murder

A federal grand jury has indicted 16-year-old Timothy Hudson as an adult for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. The Titusville high school senior was found strangled and hidden under a bed during a family vacation in November 2025. Prosecutors allege the deliberate attack occurred in international waters en route to Miami.

Apr 16

FBI to Study Serial Killer Case for Behavioral Insights: Potential Impact on Florida Investigations?

Apr 16

New Guidelines Could Change How Florida Doctors Treat Childhood Infections

New guidelines seek to curb unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with common upper respiratory infections. The recommendations address concerns about antibiotic overuse and potential side effects. Experts emphasize many of these infections are viral and do not respond to antibiotics.

Apr 16

Nearly 905K Florida Renters Priced Out as Affordability Crisis Deepens

A comprehensive University of Florida study reveals Florida has become the worst state for renters, with nearly 905,000 low-income households spending more than 40% of their income on rent. Despite adding over 240,000 multifamily units since 2019, the state's explosive population growth has outpaced affordable housing supply, leaving workers, seniors, and families struggling to find stable homes.

Apr 16

Disney Resurrects Iconic Sorcerer Hat at Orlando's Hollywood Studios

Apr 16

The Golden Ratio: Nature's Secret Code in Your Own Backyard

Ever wondered why some flowers look so perfect? Or why seashells spiral in such an appealing way? The answer may lie in a mathematical sequence that's all around us.

Apr 16

Bridging the Divide: Mastering the Art of Cross-Platform Harmony

Apr 16

The Streaming Wars: Can Anyone Win?

Apr 16

The Streaming Wars: Are We Officially Drowning in Content?

Apr 16

Bridging the Gap: Cultivating Good Karma Across Platforms

Apr 16

Grant Seafood Festival Sparks Weekend Openings for Local Establishments

The Grant Seafood Festival this weekend is prompting local businesses to adjust hours, with some offering a special Saturday-only opening to accommodate increased visitor traffic.

Apr 16

Optimism Abounds Over Dunedin Gateway Project

Apr 16

Meet Judy McGrath at Hearthstone Gardens

Apr 16

Why the Ultra-Wealthy Are Flocking To This Florida City in 2026, According to Grant Cardone

Apr 16

Florida Leads Nation in ICE Spending: Local Fiscal and Community Impact

Apr 16

Severe Weather Batters Midwest as 50M Brace for Tornadoes, Hail

More than 50 million Americans across a 1,500-mile corridor from Texas to Michigan face an ongoing severe weather onslaught, with at least 14 tornadoes already confirmed and damaging winds reaching 88 mph. A Level 3 enhanced risk remains in effect through Wednesday as storms continue to shift south, threatening major cities including Chicago, Detroit, and Oklahoma City.

Apr 16

RAM's Free Clinics Rescue Thousands from Insurance Nightmares

Apr 16

Feds Launch $500M Cleanup of Massive Nuclear Waste Dump Near Apollo

Apr 16

Antarctic Icon Faces Extinction: Emperor Penguin Declared Endangered

Apr 16

Family Demands Answers After Influencer Dies Days After Proposal in Zanzibar

Apr 16