I will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security…
Year: 2024
The third day of contaminated water pumping from BS Ranch and Farm
Over 28 million gallons of toxic waste have been pumped into preservation areas and no one…
Avelo goes international, adds more U.S. cities
Avelo, one of the ‘Class of 2021’ startup airlines, is taking its first overseas steps with…
One Liners Polk: Florida Southern College, Munn Park, and more
► Lakeland’s City Commission chose a design concept for the revitalization of Munn Park. ► The Polk County…
Central Florida Health Care Plans to Build Four-Story Clinic
Central Florida Health Care Inc. plans to triple the size of its Lakeland clinic just across…
Ushering in August with some great classic films at the Polk
Schedule: Thursday, August 8 @ 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)- THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN (more information…
Universal Primary Contests Open to All Polk Voters
The August 20th Primary Election ballot will feature several Universal Primary races, according to Supervisor of Elections…
Harris’s running mate Tim Walz the governor who oversaw ‘ground zero’ of the 2020 riots
Vice President Kamala Harris’ reported running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, shortly after news broke…
Lake Hancock Boat Ramp Closed
Polk County has closed the Lake Hancock Boat ramp until further notice. The boat ramp, off…
Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Foxtown N in Polk City
#PCFR crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 9:39 a.m. Upon arrival at 9:47 a.m.,…
The best place for your vacation
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Millions of Americans will still try to fit a few days of…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Trap – Movie Review
By Bob Garver With “Trap,” writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has given us a half-decent movie.…
WONN Flips to Fox Sports Lakeland
Hall Communications has flipped Adult Standards 1230 WONN/107.1 W296CS Lakeland and 98.3 WWRZ-HD2 Fort Meade FL…
Animal Advocates Outraged At Polk County Sheriff’s Office for dismissing their claims
By Paul Mueller Animal Advocates Outraged At Polk County Sheriff’s Office for dismissing their claims about…
We’ve got a new tropical wave we’re watching
The tropics remain active on Monday. Not only has Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend…
Thousands of people in Polk were without power early Monday
As Hurricane Debby neared the coast of Florida’s Big Bend area early Monday morning, thousands of…
Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall As Category 1 Storm In FL’s Big Bend
Hurricane Debby strengthened overnight, making landfall as a Category 1 storm Monday around 7 a.m. in…
Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Debby
Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division…
Things You Don’t See Everyday. Great job to our officers for intercepting!
On Friday July 19, 2024, at 11:33 p.m. an officer located a black Chrysler van with…
Skyway Bridge Closure
The Skyway Bridge is closed due to high winds and inclement weather. Motorists should seek alternate…
President Biden approves Emergency Declaration for Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida in response to Tropical Storm Debby,…
Afternoon TD Debby Update
1. Lots of folks just got a Storm Surge Warning alert. High tides will rise through…
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…