Former Polk County lawyer Jason Penrod did plead guilty to grand theft and money laundering charges for stealing…
Month: December 2025
These 5 new Florida laws are set to go into effect in the New Year
New Florida laws regarding animals and healthcare go into effect on New Year’s Day 2026. Five…
Winter Haven firetruck hit by SUV, firefighters pull injured driver to safety
A Winter Haven firetruck was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV at the intersection of Overlook Drive…
Letter – The Community Has Grown Skeptical of Polk County Deputies
By Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. Sheriff Grady Judd is a high-profile, beloved figure in…
2025 Ariana Village Christmas Lights Drive Thru Event
Dates: December 15 – 23, 2025, from 6-9 pm nightlyLocation: 1625 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803Directions: Take Harden Blvd…
Mother of Lakeland toddler with rare genetic disorder hopes intensive therapy could help her son
This holiday season, a Lakeland family wishes to go to North Carolina. It is not for…
Pot stocks surge as Trump readies to loosen regulations
Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify marijuana as soon as Monday, pot stocks surge…
No. 23 Southeastern Drops 74–66 Decision to No. 6 Saint Francis
The No. 23 SEU Women’s Basketball team battled for four quarters Saturday afternoon inside The Furnace…
11 indicted for stealing over $2 million in COVID relief funds
Eleven people have been arrested and charged for stealing millions of dollars from COVID relief funds,…
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch
A driver is dead, and a 2-year-old boy and his mother are in the hospital following…
SEU Welcomes Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as Commencement Speaker
Southeastern University (SEU) welcomed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as its Fall 2025 Commencement speaker…
SHELTER WALL OF SHAME! POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
By USA PAW Heartbroken and outraged. We’re exposing the shocking conditions and unacceptable KILLING rate at…
Publix issued permit for step toward $35 million Westside freezer warehouse addition
The city of Jacksonville issued a permit Dec. 9 for the foundation that is another step…
Easy Cowboy Pasta Recipe Your Taste Buds Will Love!
Indulge in the zesty flavors of cowboy pasta. Packed with hearty ingredients like ground beef, bacon,…
State Road 60 in Polk County closed after fatal crash Friday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said a single-vehicle crash killed one person and sent two…
‘This just shouldn’t be OK’: Father of Polk paramedic injured in ambulance crash speaks out
A first responder and his patient remained in critical condition Wednesday night following a crash between…
Florida Southern College’s historic ‘President’s Residence’ to be relocated to preserve and honor its legacy
A historic treasure and landmark on Florida Southern College’s campus will be getting a second chance.…
WATSON CLINIC SOUTH LABORATORY ACHIEVES REACCREDITATION
The laboratory at Watson Clinic South recently achieved reaccreditation status from the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation…
Ibrahim, Nowlan Earn National All-America Honors
SEU defensive lineman Thomas Ibrahim has been named to the 2025 AFCA NAIA Coaches’ First Team All-America, one…
Polk moves ahead with changes to liquor laws including Sunday sales
Sunday liquor sales in Polk County could be allowed as early as January – just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. The County Commission has…
Is God Dead? Non-Christian Sources
Throughout history, critics of Jesus have questioned who He was and whether He ever existed. Over…
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B
Here’s what you need to know ahead of Florida’s $1 billion Powerball drawing. The jackpot in…
Children used by two women in a scheme to pass counterfeit money
On December 6th, PCSO deputies began investigating reports of counterfeit bills being passed at two local…
THE DYNAMICS OF CREATION
By Van Yandell Genesis 2: 7 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground,…
Another letter to Polk County officials with no response back
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨: 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 –…
Farmer’s Almanac’s Shares Christmas Forecast, Including Florida
Christmas is on the way, and the official first day of winter is also coming. Winter…
Lendscape Purchases WinFactor of Lakeland
Tower Partners, a leading private investment bank and advisory firm serving the middle market, assisted U.K.-based Lendscape,…
CPS Investment Advisors 50th Anniversary Ends By Giving Back To The Community
By CPS Investment Advisors As CPS Investment Advisors wraps up its 50th anniversary year, the team is already looking…
WATSON CLINIC PSYCHIATRY SPECIALIST ACHIEVES ADDITIONAL BOARD-CERTIFICATION
Watson Clinic Psychiatry specialist John “Worth” Hopkins, DO recently achieved his subspecialty board-certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry…
Harrison senior wins YoungArts award for musical theatre
A Harrison School for the Performing Arts senior in Lakeland, Cendall Williams, has earned a prestigious…
Support Firefighter John Parris & Family
On December 8, Firefighter Paramedic John Parris was providing medical care to a patient who was…
Florida’s DEP seeks upgrades at three state parks in Polk County
A long list of desired improvements at Florida’s state parks includes upgrades for three in Polk…
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an urgent 911 call about an…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that starting January 1, 2026, we will have several new…
Teen football players called out by Florida sheriff after alleged store theft
Printed in the Toronto Sun A group of Philadelphia teenagers accused of stealing from a Dick’s…
Letter – Unanswered questions regarding the conditions at Polk County Animal Control
I am following up on my unanswered email last week regarding the conditions at Polk County…
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash
Updated: The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance that occurred…