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Month: March 2026
More than 45,000 animals have been euthanized at Polk County Animal Control since 2018
This graphic reflects publicly reported shelter intake and outcome data showing that more than 45,000 animals have been…
Ex-Con, 52, Who Shoved Large Beverage Container Up His Butt During Drug Bust
A Florida man is on thin ice after shoving an entire insulated thermos up his rectum in a…
Yesterday, March 11, 2026, marked a historic milestone at Lakeland Linder International Airport with the inaugural all-female Flight of Honor
While the Polk Veterans Council has been conducting these missions since 2015, this specific trip was…
The Florida Legislature has officially approved a stopgap bill to restore funding for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), heading off a significant public health crisis that began on March 1, 2026.
The House passed the measure on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the Senate’s approval earlier in…
Fire Ready for Postseason Run at NAIA National Championship
Southeastern opens play in the NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds presented by…
Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves
Despite the largest coordinated release of strategic reserves in history—led by the U.S. and the International…
Is God Dead? The Bible According to Jesus
In light of the resurrection, the apostle Paul rightly makes a bold claim that Jesus really…
A wild story has indeed broken involving stars from the Real Housewives franchise and a shoplifting spree at a Publix in Boca Raton, Florida.
On March 10, 2026, police arrested Melany “Mel” Viljoen and her husband Petrus “Peet” Viljoen. Melany…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
In Polk County, the statistics are sobering: nearly 43% to 50% of students are starting kindergarten without the necessary language and literacy skills
In Polk County, the statistics are sobering: nearly 43% to 50% of students are starting kindergarten…
Fugitive Arrested After Standoff At Local Lakeland Mobile Home Park
PCSO served a warrant at a Lakeland mobile home park that ended in two arrests after…
You’re spot on. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) just released its 2026 Allergy Capitals report this month, and Lakeland officially landed at #20 on the list
It is actually the only city in Florida to make the top 20 this year. While…
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…
Sheriff Grady Judd says ‘troll’ crossed lines of First Amendment in ‘threats’ made to Kaitlin Bennett
Sheriff Grady Judd is known for his “plain talk” and firm stance on law and order,…
Man accused of stealing cigarettes from gas station tells deputies ‘I’m God’
A Florida man accused of stealing two packs of cigarettes from a convenience store while “stoned…
Electric air taxi tests to start in Florida
This is a massive milestone for the “flying car” dream. Just yesterday, March 9, 2026, the…
JBT Marel Completes Major Customer Innovation Center Renovation
JBT Marel, the global leader in advanced automation for the food and beverage industry, today unveiled…
Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10, 2026, that it is launching a new athletics program
That is a huge move for the Phoenix! Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10,…
7 Polk County restaurants that stand the test of time – and taste
Polk County’s culinary identity is built on deep roots, with many institutions serving the community for…
Commerce Point Dr. to be Closed for One-Day Road Repair
A section of Commerce Point Dr will be closed on March 10, 2026, for a needed…
Adam The Woo Celebration of Life
Streamed live on Mar 8, 2026 #adamthewoo#thedailywoo#jwwonthemove Adam The Woo Celebration of Life in Garden Grove,…
Deputies box man’s car in at intersection to arrest him following battery
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the area of…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following reports of “inappropriate and disgusting behavior” involving students at two different middle schools.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following…
Polk County is currently in the middle of its busiest sports tourism month, with hundreds of collegiate and youth teams descending on Central Florida for the RussMatt Baseball Invitational and THE Spring Games
Polk County is currently in the middle of its busiest sports tourism month, with hundreds of…
Lakeland Meth Trafficker Sentenced after Lakeland Hotel Bust Source
On January 27, 2026, Wesley Anderson, a 46-year-old from Lakeland, was sentenced to 18 years in…
Movie Review – Hoppers
By Bob Garver The 2020’s haven’t been kind to once-great animation giant Pixar, at least…
Assested for METHAMPHETAMINES
38-year-old Timothy Sheffield in Polk County. Here is the summary of the booking information from March…
No. 10 SEU Caps Perfect Weekend with 5–2 Victory
No. 10 Southeastern Softball closed out a perfect week at the Gulf Shores Invitational on Sunday,…
Standing strong with confidence in God
Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God.…