One of the cats in our care became ill. While the cat was Panleuk NEGATIVE, SPCA…
Month: June 2026
An argument between neighbors lands one man in jail on hefty weapon and drug charges
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, PCSO deputies were dispatched to the K-Ville area on County Road…
**EBT Spay & Neuter Discounts Available While Funding Lasts!**
The Humane Society of Polk County is proud to offer reduced-cost spay and neuter services for…
Everyone knows Grady Judd oversees the animal control system in Polk County
Everyone knows Grady Judd oversees an animal control system that, based on publicly available data, has…
Are You Okay?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The weather is always news. Most of the national morning and evening…
Movie Review – Toy Story 5
By Bob Garver Simply put, “Toy Story” is my favorite movie franchise of all time.…
‘Arthur is it for a while’: Saharan dust quiets Atlantic hurricane season
That headline hits the nail on the head. After Tropical Storm Arthur brought some serious, waterlogged…
PCSO Detectives arrest Winter Haven man after he tried to arrange a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl
Undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Winter Haven man after he arranged…
A suspect illegally in the country, who was previously deported, was arrested again for DUI and excessive speed
A suspect who is in the country illegally and has already been deported back to Mexico…
Polk County deputies arrested a Guatemalan man illegally in the United States following a violent attack on his girlfriend and toddler
A Guatemalan man was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Saturday morning, June 20,…
DUAL LAKELAND LAUNCH: FEASTS OF PERSIA HUMMUS SOON AVAILABLE AT VEGETATION AND KRAZY KOMBUCHA
Feasts of Persia, the Lakeland-based Mediterranean and Fusion hummus brand behind the Fuel Our Power fitness…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
As Florida Southern College’s School of Architecture prepares to welcome its second cohort of students this…
Winn-Dixie Completes Harveys Supermarket Conversions
The Winn-Dixie Company has officially completed the conversion of its final eight Harveys Supermarket locations over…
Lakeland family donates ICU bags after losing daughter in car crash
A Polk County family honored a young woman’s life by giving back on her birthday. Victoria…
What is salvation, and who will be saved?
There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will…
Who won the Iran war? Was there a winner at all?
The short answer is no—there was no clear winner. The 2026 Iran War (which began on…
How many people live in subsidized housing in Polk County, FL?
In 2025, about 9,400 people lived in subsidized housing in Polk County, FL. This was equivalent…
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…
1,200-year-old ‘Robin Hood’ oak tree has died
It is incredibly sad news. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) confirmed that…
Gospel Village: Welcome Home Mike!
At the time of crafting this letter, it will have been just over 3 weeks since…
Ex-probation officer used court database to warn drug traffickers
The incident you are referring to involves Crystal Lawson, a 32-year-old former juvenile probation officer in…
Recent graduate becomes Lakeland Collegiate’s first National Merit Scholar
Less than a month after graduating from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Madison Dolan has…
Florida could soon ban undocumented students from public universities, colleges
The shift regarding undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system is moving rapidly. The state is…