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Month: April 2026
Wonder if Grady Judd will report this one out with all the pride he does when arresting wrongdoers?
Survivor’s Lawsuit Against Florida Sheriff Moves Forward The Polk County Sheriff’s Office criminalized a 12-year-old rape…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Rapper “Offset”, aka, Kiari Kendell Cephus, was recently shot…
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026. This…
2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners from Harrison School for the Arts
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin honors 2026 Congressional Arts Competition Winners. “This year’s theme, “Happy 250th Birthday,…
Polk County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a pilot project for a new Customer Convenience Center at the Northeast Landfill to address the ongoing illegal dumping issues
Polk County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a pilot project for a new Customer Convenience…
Florida Polytechnic University students are currently involved in a new research initiative aimed at tackling harmful algae blooms at Lakeland’s Se7en Wetlands
Florida Polytechnic University students are currently involved in a new research initiative aimed at tackling harmful…
Nineteen suspects arrested during undercover investigation focusing on those who travel to have sex with minors
During a multi-day joint-agency undercover operation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office named “Operation Child…
Lakeland motorcyclist dies in collision with truck on K-Ville Avenue
Reports indicate there was a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist and a truck on K-Ville Avenue…
Truck driver who disappeared from Central Florida rest area found dead,
The FBI confirmed today, April 29, 2026, that the body of 41-year-old truck driver Alejandro Jacomino…
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) plans to bridge the gap between available mental health services and the families who need them
This commitment, formalized during the PEACE (Polk Equity Access and Community Empowerment) 26th Annual Nehemiah Action…
Thomas Allen Hicks aka Santa Claus busted for Human trafficking
Reports from today, April 29, 2026, confirm that a 68-year-old Lakeland man, well-known for playing Santa…
Remembering Sears Town Lakeland
Sears Town (often written as Searstown) has been a cornerstone of Lakeland’s landscape for over 70…
Remembering Circus World
Ah, Circus World. For those who grew up in or visited Central Florida in the 1970s…
Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement earlier today, April 28, 2026, confirming he will not seek re-election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District
This is a significant shift for Central Florida politics. Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement…
In Polk County, three incumbent judges have officially secured their seats for another six-year term because they drew no opposition
In Florida, the qualifying period for judicial candidates often leads to “elections by default” when no…
The demand for skilled trades and the available workforce in Polk County has reached a critical tipping point
The gap between the demand for skilled trades and the available workforce in Polk County has…
Comforting those who need an encouraging word
For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what…
Our Time Is Precious
By Glenn Mollette We should never put off till tomorrow what we can do today. The…
Movie Review – Michael
By Bob Garver The big problem with “Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, is that…
Residents sound alarm over repeated elevator breakdowns
The recent reports concerning St. Luke’s Life Center in Lakeland have highlighted a growing crisis for…
Lakeland man charged with DUI after hitting 3-year-old with vehicle on Daytona Beach
Lakeland man charged with DUI after hitting 3-year-old with vehicle on Daytona Beach A 36-year-old Lakeland…
Kash Patel Was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Public Urination, Unearthed Disclosure Reveals
Recent reports have indeed unearthed a 2005 disclosure letter written by Kash Patel (the current FBI…
Gunman at DC press dinner appeared to target Trump
On Saturday night, April 25, 2026, an armed man attempted to attack the White House Correspondents’…
Sheriff Grady Judd calling taxpayers “crazy” or “radical”
Sheriff Grady Judd has one of the largest public platforms in Polk County. With a single…
04/21/2026 Polk Commissioner Bill Braswell being nasty to taxpayers
On April 21, 2026, Commissioner Bill Braswell made public statements that should concern every citizen. This…
SEU Celebrates Grand Opening of New Winter Haven Campus
Southeastern University (SEU) officially celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new campus in downtown…
The opening of Lakeland Bicycle Co. is a heartfelt nod to the city’s cycling history
The opening of Lakeland Bicycle Co. is a heartfelt nod to the city’s cycling history. After…
CARE | Coalition for Animal Rights and Education was created to be a unified voice for animal welfare in Polk County, Florida
In a county where concerns about neglect, abandonment, weak preventive ordinances, and the loss of thousands…
Azalea Court Roadway Closure Extended Until May 8
A portion of Azalea Court in Lakeland will remain closed until Friday, May 8, to replace…
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds held a campaign rally this morning, April 24, at the Reececliff Family Diner
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the 2026 Republican nomination for Florida Governor, held a…
Friday, April 24, 2026, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers near Lakeland Highlands Road
As of today, Friday, April 24, 2026, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of Brandon Roy Moran, a 39-year-old Polk City resident who was killed in an early morning crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of Brandon Roy Moran, a 39-year-old…
Blackberry Jalapeño Fire Jam
Sweet, juicy blackberries meet fiery jalapeños in this bold, glossy jam Perfectly balanced between fruity and…
Inside Polk County Animal Control and being shocked that all the dogs looked lethargic
In this first video, the lady mentioned going inside Polk County Animal Control and being shocked…
Lovebug Season
Lovebug season is here, Florida! It peaks in May with another round in September. They’re called…
Is God Dead? Is Religion Ancient Myth?
Sure enough, Christians unequivocally believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and…
Polk County leaders outline growth and infrastructure challenges at State of the County address
The 2026 State of the County address, held on April 23, 2026, at the Polk State…