It is actually the only city in Florida to make the top 20 this year. While…
Day: March 11, 2026
A Mulberry man was arrested earlier today, March 11, 2026, for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
According to reports from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Gugel, 47, was taken into custody…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when…
Lakeland saw the sharpest spike of homeowners dropping their insurance
Floridians continue to make tough financial choices. A new study by LendingTree shows nearly 20% of…
This is a harrowing story out of the local area. On March 8, 2026, a 17-year-old girl in Lakeland was seriously injured when the golf cart she was riding in flipped over, pinning her beneath its roughly 900-pound frame.
The accident has highlighted both a frightening moment of crisis and an incredible act of quick…
Florida lawmakers are set to end the regular 60-day session on Friday without completing the budget, forcing them to return to finish the task
By Gray Rohrer News Service Florida It’s the second straight year a dispute between the House and…
Florida Southern College is hosting a screening of the documentary “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit” on March 12, 2026.
The 45-minute documentary explores Florida’s vibrant mid-20th-century circuit for Black entertainers. Through interviews with R&B and blues…
There is indeed a significant road issue affecting US 98 commuters in the area. Crews are investigating the road depression
Currently, US 98 near the Polk/Pasco County line is experiencing disruptions. While there were major road…
Who do you call when an owl is hanging from a tree? We will give you a hint, it’s not the Ghostbusters
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) assisted Fort Meade Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), and…
A former firefighter filed the lawsuit against Polk County in U.S. court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa on March 28, court records show.
A former firefighter filed the lawsuit against Polk County in U.S. court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa on March 28, court records…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know the number of Americans moving to Florida has significantly slowed…