Residents are being alerted by about a new SunPass scam involving fraudulent text messages. The scammers…
Month: July 2024
Update Your Voter Record
Polk County voters who have moved or changed their name are encouraged to update their record…
Supreme Court Impeachment Plan Released by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against the U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday after the…
Biden administration proposes worker heat protections
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal…
One Liners Lakeland Area
► Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded a…
Lakeland, Florida – Do you know what Swan City has to offer?
With a population of 114,404 people as of 2024, Lakeland is the 4th fastest-growing place in…
Man steals large food donation truck covered in Polk Sheriff’s Charities emblems
You may think a truck covered with Polk Sheriff’s Charities symbols would not be a target…
The Lakeland restaurant that fell short, and why
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene…
Publix stock dividend unchanged at 10.75 cents with payout set for Aug. 1
Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets, Inc. said on Wednesday its third-quarter dividend will stay the same compared to last…
The votes have been tallied! And Lakeland’s “Live LARGE”!!
Congratulations to Lakeland sculptor Keith Williams and his sculpture Live LARGE on winning the People’s Choice…
Florida deputy arrested for possessing child pornography involving animals
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own detention deputies for allegedly owning…
Epstein Grand Jury Records Released
A Palm Beach County circuit judge on Monday ordered the release of grand jury testimony about…
Swan Dive- WEAR YOUR MASK!
SATIRE It’s COVID SEASON & ELECTION SEASON, but it’s not connected in any way, shape or form.…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sent $71,000 of your…
SEU Nationally Acclaimed as a 2024-25 College of Distinction
Southeastern University (SEU) has been honored as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction due to its dedication…
A student at Southeastern University in Lakeland publishes a political book
Antonio Ancaya, a student at Southeastern University in Lakeland, has published a book on political philosophy titled, “Awaken:…
Swan Dive – The late Beau Biden and Elder Abuse
Satire Thirteen years ago, Beau Biden was the Attorney General for the State of Delaware. He…
Steve Bannon surrenders today in Connecticut
Stephen K. Bannon will spend the next four months behind bars as a political prisoner of…
Polk County Composite Squadron Color Guard Shines at Tampa Bay Rays Game
By: Kevin Rought, Captain CAP USAF Aux. Polk County Composite Squadron, Deputy Commander [email protected] On June…
POLK CORRECTIONAL OFFICER ARRESTED FOR MISUSE OF 911 AND RESISTING ARREST
PCSO deputies arrested 34-year-old Douglas Morse of Polk County after a routine traffic stop in Winter…
PCSO WELCOMES NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER – MEGHAN PETTY
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of Meghan Petty to our…
A Quiet Place: Day One – Movie Review
By Bob Garver “A Quiet Place: Day One” made a grave miscalculation with its advertising.…
Supreme Court sends Trump case back to lower court, giving former president limited immunity
In the biggest test of the presidency’s power since President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974, the…
Burn Ban in Polk County Repealed July 1, 2024
Thanks to an increase in rain, Polk County is repealing the active burn ban today, July 1. The…