The Florida Senate Tuesday voted to strip away exotic dancers’ ability to work until they’re 21…
Month: March 2024
INCONSISTENCIES ARE A PART OF LIFE?
By Van Yandell Acts 4: 12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is…
Women’s History Month
“As we enter into Women’s History Month, we’d like to recognize professional basketball team owner, Amy…
Will My Benefit Increase if I Work While Collecting Disability?
I will be 64 in March and currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. My…
Florida DOT sets project to add lanes on I-4 in eastern Polk
For those who despise driving on Interstate 4 in eastern Polk County, the Florida Department of…
18 YR OLD ARRESTED & CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED 2ND DEGREE MURDER FOLLOWING ROBBERY AT AUBURNDALE FLEA MARKET
On February 29, 2024, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested and charged Michael Angle Prado with…
Annual Sun ‘N Fun Commission Breakfast
Gene Conrad, Sun n Fun Executive Director, spoke at the Annual Sun ‘N Fun Commission Breakfast…
Lane Closures Due to a Water Main Break at 540A and US 98
Polk County Utilities has closed the right turn lane from southbound US 98 (Bartow Road) at…
Nikki Haley to end presidential campaign Wednesday clearing way for Trump
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will announce Wednesday that she is exiting the Republican presidential race, according…
Polk County State of the County 2024
Guest speakers include: Mr. Bill Braswell – Chair, Polk County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Bill…
Parent of Haines City student arrested for instigating a fight with other students at bus stop
A Haines City parent and a juvenile were arrested after police say the parent instigated a fight with…
Publix increases capital budget to $2.5B for 2024
The projected spending is a quarter more than what the Florida-based grocer spent last year to…
Rick Scott ‘seriously considering’ running for Senate leader and has discussed it with Trump
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott ran against U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell for Senate Leader in 2022, losing…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida is under an increased risk of terrorist attacks?…
There are 6 potential successors to retiring Polk County Judge Robert Fegers
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Circuit has nominated six candidates for an opening on…
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrests 228 during eight-day human trafficking enforcement operation “Operation March Sadness 2024”
During an eight-day-long undercover human trafficking operation, which began on Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Polk…
Meet Andy
Meet Andy! He’s a big, handsome, orangey-red 4-year-old tabby who’s on the lookout for his forever…
DeSantis names Disney World administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County
Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new job for the man who has led Walt Disney World’s…
244,000-Square-Foot Facility with 18 Additional Acres Acquired in Plant City
Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities…
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s anti-vaxx stance growing very stale. Florida needs a new surgeon general.
Here we go again: Florida facing another dangerous virus, while the state’s top health official thumbs his…
A restaurant that fell just short
This week, it’s hard to say the restaurants fell short of standards. But technically, they did.…
Dune: Part Two – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis…
Thursday is the Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed for the March 19th Election
Polk County Republican voters who want to participate in the March 19th Republican Presidential Preference Primary…
Letter to the Editor: Negligence of DCF in Protecting Children from Abusive Individual
I am writing to bring your attention to a matter of grave concern involving the Department…
Warby Parker offering free solar eclipse glasses ahead of ‘celestial spectacle’: How to get them
If you are looking for a special pair of specs to watch the upcoming solar eclipse safely, Warby Parker’s got…
Dollar General makes major changes to its payment method in over 20,000 stores – but only certain customers are impacted
The retailer has also announced the expansion of one of its in-store sections Dollar General revealed…
Daylight saving time is here again. So why are we still changing our clocks in the US?
Here’s why America still changes its clocks twice a year and what it would take to…
FTC files complaint against H&R Block
There are multiple ways to file your taxes for free, but one company is in trouble…
Early voting for the March 19 Republican presidential primary starts Monday in Polk County
Early voting for the March 19 Republican Presidential Preference Primary begins Monday at 10 locations in…
4th anniversary: the COVID-19 virus continues to change
It’s the fourth anniversary of COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 1, 2020, Florida’s first COVID-19…
Florida’s Public Nudity Laws: What You Need to Understand in Florida
Florida’s sunny shores and vibrant culture might tempt one to bare it all, but understanding the…
Traffic lights being installed at Lakeland intersection where teen died
Three months after a tragic collision, a busy, some call dangerous intersection is getting a traffic…
Publix and Wendy’s refuse to sign farmworkers’ fair-food pledge
Opinion Florida has a long, ugly, and ongoing history of abuse and exploitation in its farm…
More controversy – Florida State Guard recruit arrested during training
A Florida State Guard recruit was arrested by sheriff’s deputies during training on Monday in the…
2 arrested in Polk County for hiding man featured on ‘America’s Most Wanted’
Two suspects were arrested in Lakeland for allowing a fugitive to hide at their home, according…
Florida House passes bill preventing homeless people from sleeping in public
By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida The Florida House on Friday approved a controversial proposal…
Remembering Moorehead: The story of Lakeland’s erased Black community
The Moorehead community was a bustling neighborhood in Lakeland for African-Americans before desegregation, but nothing remains…
Appletini
Sweet, sour, and deliciously green! What’s in an appletini? There’s many ways to shake up an…