By Raul Rodriguez I may have lost a leg, but I have not lost my purpose.…
Month: August 2026
Injured K9 Hero Ace Returns Home After Saving Deputies
By PCSO Our K9 hero Ace was shot & critically injured protecting deputies and our community…
USPS Reports $2.5 Billion Q3 Loss as Deficit Grows
The U.S. Postal Service reported a net loss of $2.5 billion for its fiscal third quarter.…
Controversy surrounds GOP star Rep. Byron Donalds over heated confrontations and top advisor’s disturbing arrest history
By Bob Norman When U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is mentioned in the media, his name is routinely…
Twin Diesel Performance: Why We Need Political Help Now
Quick update video: owners of Twin Diesel Performance on the information shared with us. The blame…
What Is Candida Auris? Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Candida auris (C. auris) is a multi-drug resistant yeast that poses a serious threat to vulnerable…
The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) announced its 2026 Polk Arts & Culture Hall of Fame class
The honorees represent a broad spectrum of disciplines, including music, visual arts, historic preservation, philanthropy, and…
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INVESTIGATION — AMAZON WAREHOUSE
A significant emergency response is underway at the Amazon warehouse located at 1760 County Line Road…
K9 ACE: FROM THE SEARCH TO THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE
By Brian Butler The story of what happened to Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ace began…
The secret is finally out…
This year’s Lakeside Village Halloween Bash theme is… BOOGIE NIGHTS! Get ready for a Halloween celebration…
Early Voting for the August 18th Primary Election starts tomorrow!
Ten polling locations will be open across Polk County from August 8th through August 15th, daily…
BREAKING NEWS: K9 Ace Surgery Update!
We’re relieved to share that K9 Ace is in stable condition following emergency surgery this afternoon…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honors Injured K9 Ace
There are so many people and organizations that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to…
Woolworth’s Ham Salad
Ingredients 2 cups cooked ham, finely diced 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup sweet pickle…
Heroes at Local Vet Clinic Stabilize Shot PCSO K-9 Ace
A huge shout-out to the doctors, veterinary technicians, nurses, and staff at Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic…
Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into ‘living laboratories’ to help rescue the state’s industry
Florida Southern College (FSC) has rehabilitated two historic citrus groves on its Lakeland campus, converting them…
Injured K-9 Ace Airlifted for Emergency Trauma Care
K-9 Ace has now been loaded into Tampa General Hospital Aeromed and is en route to…
Moffitt makes $12 million land buy for first outpatient center in Lakeland
Tampa-based Moffitt Cancer Center has acquired 34 acres on Bartow Road in Lakeland for $12 million…
Follow-up: Polk County K-9 Shooting Suspect Dead After Standoff
K-9 SHOOTING SUSPECT IS DECEASED After an hours-long standoff in the Kathleen area, the suspect who…
Lakeland Shooting: K-9 Injured, Active Scene in Kathleen
HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE – KATHLEEN AREA A major law enforcement response is underway in the…
70 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Rocks the Polk Theatre
ELVIS was in the house 70 years ago today! August 6, 1956. The King delivered three…
Lakeland Politics in the Park: Meet Local Candidates
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature civic engagement event, Politics in the Park.…
Why Polk County Schools Face Teacher Shortages
Teacher shortages ahead of the school year have been a persistent challenge for Polk County Public…
First State Bank to Redevelop Lakeland Ale House Site
First State Bank of the Florida Keys (headquartered in Key West) acquired the former Miller’s Ale…
Paul Renner’s Florida Governor Campaign: Key Issues
Former House Speaker Paul Renner’s platform in the Florida gubernatorial race centers on economic affordability, education…
Expose: How Did Byron Donalds Get So Rich in Congress?
From Credit Analyst to Multimillionaire: Was It Smart Business, or Something Else? A decade-by-decade look at…
Christopher Ilitch Visits Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland
Detroit Tigers chairman and CEO Christopher Ilitch makes an annual tradition of visiting TigerTown at Publix…
James Fishback just got slapped with a final $1.3 million judgment
A New York federal judge ordered the Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate to pay his former employer,…
Lakeland School Zone Speeding Fines: What to Know
Starting August 11, 2026—coinciding with the start of the new Polk County school year—Lakeland’s automated school-zone…
Publix Cuts Stock Price as Q2 Sales Growth Slows
Publix Super Markets announced a reduction in its internal stock price alongside its second-quarter financial results,…
Florida Poly Solar Team Shines in National Debut
Florida Polytechnic University’s solar racing team, Phoenix Racing, finished sixth overall and third among U.S. teams…
S.R. 60 UPDATE! Progress in motion!
Over the weekend, CSX crews finished crucial track work, installing heavy-duty rubber panels that promise enhanced…
The River Ran Backwards
John 7: 37-38 “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and…
WHO’S A HORROR FAN??????????
TICKET SALES ARE LIVE FOR THE LAKELAND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL!!! Go to www.lakelandhorrorfilmfestival.com for tickets. It…
Record US Cyclospora Outbreak: Cases Surge in Florida
The nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis—has surpassed historical…
Florida Faces $1 Billion Penalty Over SNAP Error Rates
Florida is facing potential financial penalties—estimated at up to $1 billion—under federal provisions tied to the…
Public Notice: Overnight Road Closure on Wabash Avenue for Sewer Main Rehabilitation
Lakeland, FL (August 4, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin overnight…
Neal Duncan Appointed New Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Director
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Neal Duncan as the new…
PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrest Winter Haven pastor for sexual battery of a child and several other felonies
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested and charged 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield, the pastor…
Why Public Comments Matter in Stopping Rising Death Tolls at Polk County Animal Control
These death toll numbers are absolutely disgusting; these lives mattered. Our public comments make these statistics…