The longstanding relationship between The Gideons International and the United Methodist Church (UMC) has reached a breaking point…
Day: August 3, 2024
Jimmy Carter’s family says former president is hanging on to vote for Harris
Despite appearing frail during wife Rosalynn’s memorial service last November, former President Jimmy Carter is determined to vote…
Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued for parts of the Tampa Bay area
As the Tampa Bay area prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, counties across the area…
Kentucky Man Arrested After Pushing His Way Into Polk County Home To Retrieve “Granny’s Gun”
Timothy Rountree, 60, from Bloomfield, Kentucky, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after forcibly…
Saw Palmetto Berries Pickers Are Back!
Someone recently posted on Facebook “Just had some in my front yard picking berries that I didn’t…
Grady Judd’s Response as to Why Polk County is One of the Few Counties Without Body or Vehicle Cameras
Grady Judd’s Response as to Why Polk County is One of the Few Counties Without Body…
Flood watches issued
Flood watches have been issued through Mon evening for coastal counties for rainfall amounts of 5-10″…
Letter to the Editor – Questions for Commission Candidate John Hall
In 2018 Mr. Hall was a Polk County Commissioner, owner of a community management company employed…