That is an impressive feat! Rocco Cammarota, an 18-year-old Publix employee from Georgia, won the 2026…
Day: March 16, 2026
In a notable policy shift, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has recently emerged a more nuanced approach to immigration enforcement
In a notable policy shift, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has recently emerged as a prominent…
March 16, 2026, a federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts the U.S. government’s recent efforts to scale back childhood vaccine recommendations.
On Monday, March 16, 2026, a federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily…
Joshua Roelofs, a former Polk County deputy. He was sentenced to 32.5 years in state prison, followed by 5 years of probation for a fatal 2022 crash
Today, March 16, 2026, marks the conclusion of a high-profile case involving Joshua Roelofs, a former…
Lakeland Man Who Fired Bullets That Killed 70-Year-Old-Grandmother and Injured 13-Year-Old Girl in 2020 Christmas Eve Shootout Pleads Guilty
Taqiy Lewis (27, Lakeland) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted…
A Florida panther will remain at ZooTampa after rehabilitation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reached out to ZooTampa last year. They had…
This cat survived. Many others didn’t.
By Maria Consuelo Barrero A rescue partner recently responded to a case involving multiple cats surrendered…
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a state budget. This means while the “regular” clock has stopped, the work is far from over
Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session came to a close on Friday, March 13, but with a…
This bill approved adjustments to how Floridians will register and identify themselves at the polls
The Florida Legislature has officially approved HB 991, a sweeping election bill modeled after the federal…
Culver’s will open its 8th Polk location this summer
That’s right—the “ButterBurger” footprint is growing again. Culver’s is set to open its 8th Polk County…
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a two-year pilot program to bring the WonderHere education model to Philip O’Brien Elementary School
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a two-year pilot program to bring the WonderHere education…
Neo-Nazis & Hate Groups Surge in Florida as Anti-DEI Laws Reshape the State’s Identity
In recent years, Florida has seen a documented increase in the activity of extremist and hate…
Plant City High School Student Robs Classmates at Gunpoint
On Friday, March 13, 2026, a 16-year-old student at Plant City High School was arrested following…
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that measles cases have reached 132 statewide as of March 2026
This marks a significant increase from previous years and currently places Florida with the third-highest case…
Driver killed after fiery crash on EPCOT Center Drive
A fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on EPCOT Center Drive early Sunday morning, March 15, 2026. The…