The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning against excessive speeding on local roadways like I-4. “We…
Day: January 26, 2026
This Is Where They Leave Her to Break
By THE NEW BARKER She is a senior Aussie mix, left at Lee County Domestic Animal…
Orlando attorney tells city it can’t stop ICE detention facility from opening
City attorney cites U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause Orlando attorney: City can’t stop ICE facility If the…
Congressman Scott Franklin had a great time attending the 79th Annual Polk County Youth Fair
Congressman Scott Franklin had a great time attending the 79th Annual Polk County Youth Fair. Franklin…
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Bell enjoyed a great visit to the Polk County Youth Fair supporting students
Supervisor Bell enjoyed a great visit to the Polk County Youth Fair, supporting students involved in…
𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 and work collaboratively to bring Animal Services…
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Because of your support, our Technical Services Unit has upgraded its digital forensics lab with a…
Lakeland Electric is honored to support local students in our community, and today at the Polk County Youth Fair
Lakeland Electric is honored to support local students in our community, and today at the Polk…
As temperatures drop again this week, please contact these shelters to stay warm!
Mulberry Community Service Center – Shelter is at FAM Church (1400 Canal St E, Mulberry, Fl…
It’s been said that fear shouldn’t be a factor in considering land uses changes in Polk County by elected Commissioners
Really? Let’s consider the application for Mammoth Grove Mine, an 855-acre sand mining operation a few…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a mother in Escambia County, had her 6-year-old daughter…
Butt Burning and Winter Safety
Dr. Glenn Mollette Much of America is enjoying a large dose of winter this week. There…
Would changing the past make our lives better?
One of the popular age-old thoughts within the human imagination is what we would change if…
Join us at the Park this week for free, creative fun with plants!
Art in Nature, January 31: Use native plants to create your own art at Art in…
Florida Senate President Albritton hospitalized after chest pain; small blood clot found in lung
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized early Sunday after experiencing chest pain, with doctors discovering…
Public Notice: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Close Portion of Pine Street for Sewer Repair
Who: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division What: Road closure for sewer service repair When: Beginning Wednesday, January 28,…
National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Polk County
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Polk County on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in effect…
DUMPED DOMESTIC PEKIN
By Danielle Nicole There’s so much I want to say about this, but I’m going to…