1. Lots of folks just got a Storm Surge Warning alert. High tides will rise through…
Month: August 2024
Grady Judd’s propaganda machine running rampant about the Cats and Dogs in his care
Editorial This first video is Grady Judd’s propaganda machine running rampant!!! We have seen it outright…
Tornado Watch
From Sun 10:57 am until 8:00 pm EDT Action Recommended Attend to information sources as described…
Letter to the Editor- Sheriff Grady Judd endorses PCSB, Sara Beth Wyatt, who approves of pornographic books!
Once again, as a Polk County citizen, I am extremely disappointed as we witness the highest…
United Methodist Rift with the Gideons
The longstanding relationship between The Gideons International and the United Methodist Church (UMC) has reached a breaking point…
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…
ROBBERY/CARJACKING ARREST
On August 1, 2024, at 6:48 p.m. LakelandPD officers responded to a robbery/carjacking which occurred on…
Gov. DeSantis activates Florida National Guard, emergency operations center ahead of storm
Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Tallahassee, as well as…
48 jobs cut at Lakeland Winn-Dixie before store rebrands as Aldi
A Winn-Dixie store in Lakeland has shuttered, and an Aldi will take its place by early…
Tropical Update:
1. No changes to our earlier post this morning. Finally, things are proceeding as forecasted. 2.…
Black farmers in Florida grapple with USDA aid, land challenges
By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service In a move to address historical injustices, the Biden administration…
Tropical Mangonada
Tropical Mangonada is sweet and tangy and a tiny bit salty- just enough to complement the…
Sandbag Sites to Open in Polk County on Saturday
Polk County is making sandbags available throughout the county on Saturday, August 3 only. Locations below will…
Friday Tropical Thoughts
1. NHC puts us in a Tropical Storm Warning. They will likely issue a Potential Tropical…
Thursday is the Last Day to Request a Ballot to be Mailed
Polk County voters have until Thursday, August 8th to submit a request for a ballot to…
New Hall of Fame Status for Three Florida Blueberry Trailblazers
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) has officially announced the induction of three more standout industry…
Tropical Storm Watch
Action Recommended Make preparations per the instructions Issued By Tampa Bay/Ruskin – FL, US, National Weather…
Editorial – Candidate John Hall – DO NOT Vote for him until he comes clean and tells the truth!
John Hall has self-declared himself as a Constitutionalist, he has already served for two terms on…
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
A comforting and hearty soup perfect for any day of the week. This Slow Cooker Chicken…
Auburndale Speedway community mourns loss of racer who died in Plant City fire
The Auburndale Speedway racing community is mourning the loss of one of their own after a fatal house…
Traffic Being Diverted After Truck Vs Sedan Crash
On August 1, 2024, several units responded to a vehicle crash in Lakeland. The call came…
Taylor Morrison Enlists Community Volunteers to Help Build Two New Homes in Tampa for Local Families for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison will serve as the first-ever exclusive homebuilder for ABC’s reboot of the…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Gulf storm ‘Invest 97L’
Florida’s governor declared 54 of Florida’s 67 counties under a state of emergency. Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Letter to the Editor – We need to FIX Polk County Animal Services NOW!
I am making you aware as a concerned citizen that it is being reported that after…
Politics in the Park
Connect with local and state candidates, learn more about the electoral process, and get your questions…
Family Elder Law closes doors leaving clients with a lack of answers, in limbo
Clients of Family Elder Law in Polk County are left frustrated with no answers after the law firm…
The Aerospace Center for Excellence Announces NEW PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The Aerospace Center for Excellence is excited to announce our brand-new Preschool Enrichment program called STEM Sprouts! This parent participation class…
Letters from the North Pole – Polk County Parks and Recreation
Registration Opens Monday, Aug. 5 Mark your calendars! Polk County Parks and Recreation’s beloved Letters from…
Former Florida Election Commission Attorney Sentenced to 72 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy and Distribution of Child Pornography
Eric Matthew Lipman, 60, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for…