U.S. House-passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will financially affect many low-income families around the country

What does this mean for Florida? On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a…

Inaugural Fam Fest honoring “faith, family and fathers” at Munn Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday

The event will emphasize conservative Christian values. It will feature a car show, live music, games,…

Central Florida Health Care opens Pediatrics Center near family facility in Bartow

Central Florida Health Care has announced a second location in Bartow as the nonprofit organization prepares…

Rose Dynasty Center’s first anniversary

In addition to events sponsored by Polk Pride, Lakeland’s first LGBTQ+ resource and support center will…

Social Security Questions Asked Over Coffee 

My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security: …

Legal Notice: Collective Bargaining Negotiation Meeting with Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173

NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATION MEETING BETWEENTHE CITY OF LAKELANDANDLAKELAND PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 4173 Collective bargaining…

Polk Pride to celebrate 10 years

Polk Pride will mark a decade of serving Polk County’s LGBTQ+ community with events June 7-14 in…

What is wrong with these Polk County Commissioners?

Editorial Why are our elected officials acting like two-year-olds? They make the law of the land…

One Liners – News in Polk County

Merlin Entertainment announced a $90 million investment to launch a new, first-of-its-kind, indoor roller coaster at LEGOLAND Florida…