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12/21/2025

Clermont set to be first city in the state to allow Walmart drones to deliver shopping

Earlier this month, Clermont City Councilors approved an application to allow the city’s Walmart to use drones to make customer deliveries. The council voted 4-1 to approve two variances to allow the drone service to operate in the city, making it the first Walmart zoning hub in Florida. At the meeting, there was a lot of discussion and questions about the hub from councilors who have never had to vote on anything like this before....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/clermont-set-to-be-first-city-in-the-state-to-allow-walmart-drones-to-deliver-shopping/

12/21/2025

Gomez Alonso Leads Mocs To Victory While Gomes Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Florida Southern women's basketball (9-1, 3-0 SSC) put on a dominant all-around performance in a 106–56 win over Erskine College (1-7, 0-2 CC), highlighted by Sydney Gomes reaching her 1,000-career-point mark with a 21-point day. Carlota Gomez Alonso led the Mocs with 23 points off the bench. Five FSC players finished in double figures as the Mocs controlled the game from start to finish....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/gomez-alonso-leads-mocs-to-victory-while-gomes-reaches-1000-career-points/

12/21/2025

Santa doesn’t always drive a sleigh and wear a red, fur trimmed suit

Santa doesn't always drive a sleigh and wear a red, fur-trimmed suit. Sometimes he (or she) drives a big red and silver truck with a ladder. My Christmas present came early today, and I am so very thankful. On the way to the vet with two kittens, I made a quick stop at Tractor Supply to pick up an item. I left the AC on for the kittens and went around to the passenger side to grab my wallet, which had fallen under the seat....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/santa-doesnt-always-drive-a-sleigh-and-wear-a-red-fur-trimmed-suit/

12/21/2025

Pumpkin Pudding

This simple recipe for easy Pumpkin Pudding is smooth and creamy and filled with all the warm and cozy fall flavors. Delicious dessert you can whip it up in just 5 minutes with 5 ingredients! When pumpkin season rolls around, and you have a hankering for all things pumpkin spice, this creamy pumpkin pie pudding is a great recipe to satisfy your cravings -- and your sweet tooth!...

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/pumpkin-pudding/

12/20/2025

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 (FL) 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?

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12/20/2025

Lakeland grandmother deadlifts her way into the record books

Inside Lakeland's All American Gym on a Friday morning, 74-year-old Nancy Georges is powering through her third workout of the week. Deadlifts, bench presses, rows, and pulls. Just another training session for a woman redefining strength at any age. “My motivation is to age gracefully. I don’t want fall down and end up in a nursing home,” Georges said. Standing just 5’1” and weighing 99 lbs., Georges just set a world record by deadlifting 210.5 lbs....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/lakeland-grandmother-deadlifts-her-way-into-the-record-books/

12/20/2025

Florida Rep. Jennifer Canady announces monthly mobile hours in Lakeland

State Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, will offer monthly mobile office hours to expand constituent services and make it easier for residents to connect directly with her office. Beginning in January, mobile office hours will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Constituents are invited to stop by to discuss legislative issues, receive assistance with state agencies or share ideas that can help strengthen the community, Canady’s office said in a news release....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/florida-rep-jennifer-canady-announces-monthly-mobile-hours-in-lakeland/

12/20/2025

SEU Caps Pre-Holiday Slate With 99–45 Victory

Southeastern delivered a dominant performance at The Furnace on Saturday afternoon, rolling past Truett McConnell, 99-45, to close play before the holiday break in emphatic fashion. The Fire controlled the game from the opening tip, building a commanding first-quarter lead and never allowing the Bears to find rhythm on either end of the floor.

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/seu-caps-pre-holiday-slate-with-99-45-victory/

12/20/2025

LPD Motor Unit competed in the Space Coast Motor Officer Advanced Training & Rodeo

LPD Motor Unit competed in the Space Coast Motor Officer Advanced Training & Rodeo alongside 75 officers from five states, taking on five challenging events. A novice division was also included for riders competing for the first time. Here are the top awards: Team Slow Ride • Officers Cruz & Gonzalez – 2nd Place Novice Division • With only a few months on the team, Officer Gleim earned 5th Place Great job to all the officers who represented and showcased their skills!

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/lpd-motor-unit-competed-in-the-space-coast-motor-officer-advanced-training-rodeo/

12/20/2025

MISSING HORSES

Four horses - Slater, 8; R Chism, 13; Snoop, 19;, and Gratian Hanover, 13 -- we're taken from a property in Osteen, deputies say. They're offering up to a $ 10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/missing-horses/

12/20/2025

Polk County Approves New 3-Year Agreement with EMT and Paramedic Union

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has approved a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with I.A.E.P. Local 917 R-5. Commissioners unanimously approved the new contract on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The agreement covers bargaining units for single-certified emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics. It will remain in effect through Sept. 30, 2028. Polk County Fire Rescue EMTs and paramedics have secured an increase in pay and an improved shift schedule under the new CBA....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/polk-county-approves-new-3-year-agreement-with-emt-and-paramedic-union/

12/20/2025

Mocs Open Christmas Classic With Victory Over Southern Wesleyan

Florida Southern women's basketball (8-1, 3-0 SSC) dominantly opened the Mocs Christmas Classic, pulling away for a 70–49 victory over Southern Wesleyan (2-9, 1-4 CC). The win was fueled by double-doubles from Sydney Gomes and Carlota Gomez Alonso, as Gomes also reached a significant career milestone by surpassing 500 rebounds to become the 25th Moccasin to hit this milestone....

https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2025/12/20/mocs-open-christmas-classic-with-victory-over-southern-wesleyan/

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