In 2025, about 9,400 people lived in subsidized housing in Polk County, FL. This was equivalent…
Day: June 19, 2026
Disneyland and Disney World are home to a well-known colony of community cats that live throughout the resort grounds
Most visitors head to Disneyland and Disney World expecting to see princesses, pirates, and a certain…
Roller Derby Info Night at Swan Brewing in Lakeland! Stop by anytime, 6:30-8:30 PM on Monday, June 29th
Roller Derby Info Night at Swan Brewing in Lakeland! Stop by anytime 6:30-8:30 PM on Monday,…
Stray Cat Escapes Shelter, Walks Home
In Lakeland, Florida, a stray cat named George stunned locals after pulling off a daring escape…
Polk County detectives arrested a Haitian national who is in the United States illegally, after he tried to arrange a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Thursday, June 18, 2026, who…
Florida Is About to Put the Brakes on E-Bikes, and It Could Set a National Precedent
Florida is currently at the center of the national conversation regarding micromobility. The Florida Legislature recently…
Publix Super Markets has elected Jill Livesay to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026
Livesay, 58, currently serves as the chief accounting officer and controller at CarMax—a position she has…
These areas will soon be off-limits to sex offenders under a new Florida law
Florida’s newly passed legislation (Senate Bill 212), which takes effect on July 1, 2026, adds specific…
BIG NEWS FOR SHELTER PETS
Last week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a landmark resolution encouraging mayors across the country…
Florida law targeting ‘forever chemicals’ set to take effect July 1
The law taking effect is HB 1019, officially dubbed the “Joe Casello Act.” It passed the…
‘Elf,’ ‘Couples Retreat’ actor jailed with no bond after Florida arrest
An actor best known for roles in “Elf” and “Couples Retreat” is behind bars with no…
US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits
The nostalgic social media posts from White House staff signaling a “goodbye” to Air Force One…
Jay Collins earns endorsements from a Lakeland official
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins secured the endorsement of Lakeland Commissioner and Lakeland County Commissioner Guy LaLonde,…
Polk rejects Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return, many neighboring counties don’t
It is a major point of frustration for local animal advocates. While Polk County maintains a…
Lakeland Celebrates Juneteenth with Festival and Community Events
Lakeland and the surrounding Polk County area are marking Juneteenth with multiple vibrant community celebrations, blending…
Snack tables just got better This Ultimate Dip Lineup is loaded with easy favorites everyone will love
Ingredients 1. 7 Layer Dip 2 cans of refried beans 3 tablespoons water 1 ½ cups…