Toy Drives In Lakeland: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone

Donate toys and gifts to children in need to Toys for Tots and other Polk County toy drives this season.

Make Lasting Holiday Memories With These 5 Volunteer Opportunities In Lakeland

Volunteer opportunities in the Lakeland area include visiting at-risk seniors, helping at food banks and fostering animals.

🌱 Patch AM: How will Kate Wallace’s appointment reshape Polk schools serving Lakeland families?

Also check out "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party on the Lakeland Patch calendar

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Anonymous Tip: Sheriff

“I’m the one you’re looking for,” a Winter Haven man wanted for attempted murder told Polk County deputies arresting him.

🌱 Patch AM: Will Lakeland walk away with $205,000 and a new developer?

Spotted on the Lakeland calendar: "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party

🌱 Patch AM: How a new I-4 crossing could reshape traffic in North Lakeland

Happening soon: "Very Merry Christmas" Sip & Paint Party on the Lakeland Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Will Lakeland schools soon share campuses with charter operators or not?

Make time for The Ultimate Doors - Doors Tribute on the Lakeland Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How kids were allegedly used to pass fake cash in Lakeland

You won’t want to miss Music of the Season on the Lakeland Patch calendar

8 PA Teens Arrested For Stealing From FL Dick’s Sporting Goods Store: Sheriff

A group of teens from Philadelphia who were in Polk County for a football tournament were arrested for retail theft, authorities said.

🌱 Patch AM: How much could your Lakeland stormwater bill jump by 2030?

Be sure to catch Crisis Management 1 Day Workshop | Lakeland, FL on the Lakeland Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a Harrison senior put Lakeland on the national arts map

Make time for Crisis Management 1 Day Workshop | Lakeland, FL on the Lakeland Patch calendar

Driver Claims ‘Dirty Bomb’ Is In Truck At Publix: Police

A Florida driver faces multiple charges after claiming he had a “dirty bomb” in his truck during a traffic stop at a Publix, police said.

Winter Haven Woman Fatally Struck By 2 Cars In Polk County

Florida state police said the incident happened early Saturday morning in Polk County.

Holiday Lights, Festivals And Celebrations Fill The Lakeland Calendar

This year’s holiday events in Lakeland include a Christmas parade, menorah lightings, markets, "The Nutcracker" and a replica of Bethlehem.

Where To See Santa In Lakeland This Holiday Season

Check out where you can to take photos with Santa this holiday season at Lakeland malls, parks, restaurants, museums and special events.

Cato Institute: 'Paving Over Debate: The ROAD to Housing Act’s Empty Promises' Fix or Flush It

Cato: "many pieces of the ROAD Act continue the (bad) status quo in federal housing policy" Will Dems & GOP Sell Out? MHI, MHARR, More

Giving Tuesday: 5 Lakeland Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help

Lakeland nonprofit organizations, community and grassroots groups, and mutual aid networks could use your help on Giving Tuesday.

12 Days Of Cheer In Lakeland: Making This A December To Remember

Celebrate the season all month long with local lights, cozy stops, markets and hometown holiday charm.

Revealing Pivots by NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald J. Trump

Trump on Mamdani-'He wants housing built, he wants rents coming down, all things that I agree with.' Behind the Curtain.

Addie Costello, Jeff Bauer, and NPR linked Wisconsin Watch Called to Live Up to Own Code of Ethics

Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Apparently Duck Accountability-Fail to Publicly Push for needed ROAD to Housing Act Amendments.

Trading in the American Nightmare for the American Dream.

Most people want a better life, but millions are struggling just to cover the basics.

Justin Herndon Responds for Thrivent Financial on Champion Homes (SKY) ROAD to Housing Act 'Scandal'

Scandal: 'Behavior or event people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger'

Affordable Housing-Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Concerns Spotlighted in HousingWire

‘A Thunderclap: Unpacking UMH CEO Sam Landy, MHI Board Member, statements define 'the Failure Metric’ in ROAD to Housing Act.

‘Mind Your Own Business!’ ‘Do Not Be Fearful!’ About 'the End Times.' Evil Rich-Powerful Warned

‘Only the Wicked, Proud and Arrogant need be Afraid of What is Coming.’ Rev. Akalue's Glorious and Cautionary Biblical Justice.

In Era of Rising Costs and Housing Shortages, Ben Shapiro and Rahm Emanuel Mashup Yields Practical Insights

Combined with Pithy Art Laffer and Marty Lavin Remarks Yield Practical Insights-Solutions Beyond Polarized Political Posturing

Jehovah's Witnesses-What to Learn About Watchtower Society-Kingdom Halls-JW's Bibles and More

You don't have to be a Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) to learn some potentially powerful lessons from this unique group.

Robert Romano - Unique Take: 'The Coming Housing Surplus'

'It’s a sad thing, but when the Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, pass away, millions of homes are going to hit the market...'

Rob Bluey-If President Trump and Republicans Don’t Pivot Rapidly They’ll Lose 2024 Advantage

L. A. "Tony" Kovach: President Trump Should Have a Fireside Chat with American People and Lay It Out Like It IS, or 2026 Could Be UGLY

As Congress gets ready to 'reopen the federal government' the ROAD to Housing Act 2025 Looms

Per Gemini: "The ROAD Act cannot succeed if it codifies the failure to enforce existing law." Will AEI, AARP, MHI support MHARR Fix?

Will House and Senate Fix the ROAD to Housing 2025 Act? 3 Time Independent Trump Voter Warns President & VP

Or Will Special Interests Win by Limiting Production, Placement, and More Affordable Financing? Dems and GOP Missing Proven Opportunity

'Air Traffic Controllers Are Not Coming To Work as ‘Democrats Refuse To Pay Them’' - Sec. Sean Duffy

'Madness' will end as Senator Lindsay Graham (SC-R) says. Per POTUS Trump: "the worst Healthcare anywhere in the World, ObamaCare."

Zohran Mamdani - Self-Declared Democratic Socialist - Revealing Victory Speech, Video, Deep Dive

What President Trump and others for and against Mamdani, including what other Democrats and Socialists said.

“Where Money Means More?”—Thrivent’s Tagline Meets Affordable Housing and Vexing Investment Reality Check

What happens when a financial giant with Christian roots launches a feel-good ad campaign—but is silent on questions about its investments?

Paul Steinhauser: 'Election reflection: 'Democrats flipped script' on affordability in ballot box showdown'

"Idiotic to overreact to a couple of elections in blue states." Seriously? What Steinhauser didn't say.

IKEA Opens Kitchen, Laundry Planning Centers At Select FL, TX Best Buy Stores

Global home furnishings brand IKEA has opened shop-in-shop experiences focused on kitchens, laundry at select Best Buy stores in FL and TX.

Foundations at Maitland Offering Novel Brain Stimulation Device for Mental Wellness

Complimentary Nov. 19 Launch Party to Showcase EXOMIND

A first look at 11.4.2025 Election Results. Why Democrats Won. Why Republicans Lost.

It isn't enough to say: 'these were blue states or blue cities.' Republicans have won in these areas before, why not now?

The State That Will Spend 28 TIMES MORE on Health Care for Illegals Than on Law Enforcement!

May not be Illegal But 'An Abuse of the Intent of the Policy'

In housing crisis, CBS News Spotlights Manufactured Home Community Rent Control & Democratic "Solutions"

High profile MHI member and MHVillage exec Darren Krolewski admited "not enough positive news" to counter "unreasonable rent increases"

Speeding Car Overturns In Crash With Police Patrol SUV: FL Highway Patrol

A speeding driver and officer were injured in an early morning crash in Winter Haven, the Florida Patrol said.