Watson Clinic Diabetes Education Department is pleased to host an informational seminar for Watson Clinic patients…
Month: October 2025
Letter – More Questions For Shady Grady on the Polk County Animal Services
In 2003, over 70% of impounded animals were euthanized (14,003 out of 20,086). In early 2025,…
After the Polk teacher sings the ‘monkey’ version of ‘Happy Birthday’ to the child, the mother charges racism
A video of a Polk County teacher singing a variation on “Happy Birthday to You” to…
Registered sex offender arrested in Montana on Polk County warrant for sex crimes against children
A registered sex offender from North Carolina has been arrested in Montana on a Polk County…
Estero Fire Rescue battalion chief Shane Sibert arrested on multiple charges
Shane Sibert, a longtime leader at Estero Fire Rescue, is facing dozens of criminal charges, including…
Businesses push to bring Lakeland’s free downtown shuttle to Dixieland
Downtown Lakeland’s free shuttle service, The Squeeze, could soon be rolling into the historic Dixieland neighborhood.…
Developing positive people and a positive society
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Find a good word to say about others or don’t say anything.…
Victory Field Set for Sun Conference Opener
Saturday night football returns to Victory Field as No. 10 Southeastern hosts Florida Memorial in the…
Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village Returns to Hillsborough County Fairgrounds!
The Holidays Shine Brighter Than Ever atTampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Villagefrom Thanksgiving Day…
Congratulations, Chief Warner!
We’re proud to share Chief Matthew Warner has been selected as an Honorable Mention for the…
The mystery of Spook Hill
The mystery of Spook Hill has fascinated generations. Cars parked at the bottom of the hill…
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫?
By Vicky Quintanilla In what world do 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 walk into Polk County Animal Control…