Written by Suzanne Jackson Today in our county shelter I come across 5 ear-tipped cats impounded…
Day: June 6, 2023
Lakeland’s Florida Air Museum Forges National Reputation for Preserving Aerospace History
What began 49 years ago as a family-friendly fly-in featuring vintage airplane exhibits, memorabilia from famed…
Construction started in Polk County for the state’s first “clean carbon” hydrogen production facility
Construction started in Polk County Tuesday on what is being billed as the state’s first “clean…
The Homeless Coalition of Polk County has submitted a proposal for a daily resource center for individuals who are experiencing homelessness
The Homeless Coalition of Polk County, Inc. has submitted a proposal to Mayor Mutz and the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis was interrupted at a recent campaign speech…
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle strikes down Florida transgender care ban and calls it “an exercise in politics, not in good medicine”
A Florida judge blocked enforcement of the state’s ban on transgender-affirming care on Tuesday, calling the rule “an…
Polk seeks residents to serve on Planning Commission
Advisory groups play a critical role in Polk County’s government. Some are required by state law…
Lakeland man dies after getting caught in Daytona Beach rip current
A man from Lakeland is dead after reports say he was caught in a rip current…
Food distributor Sysco to build 500,000-square-foot Plant City center
Food distributor Sysco plans to build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Plant City that will bring…