By Saga StevinFloridian Future I first met Paul Renner in 2022. He was Speaker of the…
Month: June 2026
Tom Ingui, First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, organist, has released his first studio album on his personal YouTube page
Tom Ingui, FPC organist, has released his first studio album on his personal YouTube page (link…
BREAKING NEWS — BREAKING NEWS — BREAKING NEWS
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO: PANTS ON FIRE! PANTS ON FIRE! Florida Sheriff Now Under State…
THE BIBLE AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
2 Corinthians 3: 17 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know uninsured gunshot victims in Florida have significantly shorter hospital stays…
Avelo announces flights to Dallas from these four Florida airports
Avelo Airlines announced commercial air service at McKinney National Airport (DTX)—located just north of Dallas in…
DeSantis vetoes millions in Polk County. Here’s what was spared
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s 2026–27 fiscal year budget, cutting roughly $810 million in line-item…
The 81 Million Dollar Coronation: How the GOP Donor Class Bought Byron Donalds and Billed It to the American Middle Class
Yass, Uihlein, Wiles, Power, Helmich, Erika, and the sheriff prison cartel built a closed loop that…
The Benefits Of Community Trap-Neuter-Return Programs For Unowned Cats
Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized…
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s Finances: Gambling & Ethics Questions
written by I. Nelson Rose Financial disclosures are meant to ensure transparency and accountability. When the News-Press…
AI data centers turn to advanced liquid cooling to cut power and water use
The massive surge in generative AI development has pushed traditional data center infrastructure to its limits.…
Voting rights groups hail SCOTUS decision on ballot grace period
By Suzanne Potter Public News Service Voting rights experts are praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday, which upheld a state’s…
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland location of Fred’s Market
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland…
A Deal With Iran is Never Really a Deal
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I give our President Trump, Vice President Vance, Marco Rubio and everyone…
Movie Review – Supergirl
By Bob Garver Krypto the Superdog isn’t very cute in “Supergirl.” I understand that the…
PCSO deputies arrest a group of suspects from outside Polk at Davenport Wawa
On Friday, June 26, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 12 adults and 3 juveniles who were stealing…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE DRIVES AGRIBUSINESS INNOVATION THROUGH CITRUS RESEARCH GROVES
Florida Southern College is honoring its deep roots in Florida’s citrus industry by rehabilitating two historic…
Lakeland police urge ‘Red, White, and Kaboom’ visitors to prepare for extreme heat
That warning from the Lakeland Police Department isn’t something to take lightly, especially given how intense…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital has set its official opening date for July 8, 2026
It is official! After more than six years of planning and construction, the Orlando Health Watson…
DeSantis will not confirm or deny a report that he plans to buy a home in Polk County
Recent reports from political insiders indicate that Governor Ron DeSantis has placed an offer on a…
Winn-Dixie celebrates Independence Day by donating $100,000 to the USO
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, The Winn-Dixie Company (TWDC) is donating $100,000…
DeSantis signs 2026-27 state budget, vetoes $1.6 billion
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, marking…
America faces a record-breaking heatwave with dangerous temperatures and humidity ahead of the Fourth of July
You aren’t kidding—this is looking like an incredibly intense and dangerous stretch of weather. A massive…
Quantum Just Killed AI Data Centers
The massive AI data center boom is hiding a fatal flaw, and an entirely new computational…
Is there more than one path to heaven?
Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in…
A bill to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour will be introduced in the Senate
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Living Wage for All Act, a major piece of…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
Miss Manatee Alexandra de Roos of Winter Haven is announced as Miss Florida 2026
She did it! Representing the local area as Miss Manatee, Winter Haven native Alexandra de Roos…
Did you see smoke in Polk County today?
Did you see smoke in Polk County today? Two wildfires south of Lakeland are going strong…
NHC has updated their outlook for the potential system off the coast of the Carolinas next week & the chance of development remains at 20%.
NHC has updated their outlook for the potential system off the coast of the Carolinas next…
The Winter Haven Fire Department has responded to a roller coaster at Legoland
Winter Haven Fire Department has responded to a roller coaster at Legoland that has stalled, resulting…
Publix introduces 3 new ice cream flavors
Publix just dropped three brand-new, limited-edition summer flavors inspired by classic Southern treats and sweet nostalgia.…
A Davenport woman was arrested and charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty and neglect
The Davenport woman arrested and charged with animal cruelty is 33-year-old Caroline Kanyamauri. The Polk County…
A South Polk County Jail nurse has been arrested
A contracted nurse who worked at the South County Jail in Polk County was arrested on…
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns
The U.S. Department of Commerce officially denied Polestar authorization to sell new vehicles in the United…
Several roadways in the Plant City area will be closed due to CSX train crossing maintenance
Several roadways in the Plant City area will be closed due to CSX train crossing maintenance.…
PUBLIC NOTICE: ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
The Florida SWAT Association and the Lakeland Police Department will host the Florida Active Shooter Training…
A Portion of West Christina Boulevard in Lakeland is Scheduled to Close June 29 for Roadway Reconstruction
A portion of the westbound lane on West Christina Boulevard in Lakeland is scheduled to close…