Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market FREE EVENT from Noon-6pm this Sunday

You don’t have to be a punk to enjoy yourself at the punk flea.   All Ages,…

Freedom 250 Announces Memorial Day Observance with Medal of Honor Recipients

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a national Memorial Day observance will be held…

In a notable shift within Florida’s political landscape over 50 advocacy, faith, and community organizations has officially backed several prominent Florida Sheriffs for a more “nuanced” approach to immigration enforcement

In a notable shift within Florida’s political landscape, the We Are Florida Coalition—a group representing over…

How a candidate for Polk County sheriff wound up behind bars Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray 

Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray’s journey from a Frostproof contractor to a candidate for Polk County Sheriff…

On March 26, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and health officials confirmed that a bat found in Lake Wales tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first confirmed case of the year

The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Masterpiece Road on Saturday, March 21, when a…

It’s always a bit bittersweet to see a local landmark like Bent’s Cycling & Fitness close its doors after six decades, but it’s great news for the local cycling community that the expertise isn’t leaving the area

For those who spent years trusting the crew at Bent’s, the transition to Platt’s Cycles is…

Letter: Planned Parenthood in Lakeland is gone; the pro-life safety net remains 

Almost fifty Planned Parenthoods have shuttered their doors across the country. Pro-abortion advocates decry this in…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit today, March 26, 2026, against United Parks & Resorts—the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit today, March 26, 2026, against United…

The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026

The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026.…

With “No Kings 3” scheduled for this Saturday, March 28, 2026, the movement has shifted from a reactive protest into a sophisticated political force

With “No Kings 3” scheduled for this Saturday, March 28, 2026, the movement has shifted from…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has officially moved the region, including Polk County, into a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage

While the order was approved on March 24, 2026, the strict new rules officially go into…