Here are the statistics from Polk County Animal Control for the first 7 months of 2026.…
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ICE to Buy $20M in Electric-Shock Gloves for Officers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving to acquire electric-shock gloves for its officers and…
Lamp Repair and Shade Studio Keeps Fading Craft Burning Bright
In an era dominated by disposable home goods and quick-ship fixtures, one local workshop is holding…
Lakeland Tops US Foreclosure Rates: Key Drivers Explained
Data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM confirms that the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area consistently ranks…
Tropical Storm Cristobal Forms as NHC Tracks Two New Waves
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the far northern Atlantic, becoming the third named storm of the…
Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama on Meth Charges
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama after testing positive for meth and…
Florida Minimum Wage: $15/Hour Guide for 2026
On September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage officially reaches $15.00 per hour for standard non-exempt workers.…
How Publix Defends Its Market Share Against Discounters
Publix is navigating a shift across the Southeastern grocery landscape. Despite growing price sensitivity among consumers,…
Florida’s data center boom sparks bipartisan backlash
By Trimmel Gomes By Josh Israel for the Florida Independent. Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection…