Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has expressed strong concerns regarding Florida’s proposed property tax constitutional amendment…
Month: August 2026
Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax amendment
In a decision issued on August 4, 2026, Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that…
Serious multi-vehicle crash locks down westbound I-4 in Lakeland
All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Lakeland are closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash near…
Lakeland Commissioner Chad McLeod Steps Down After Two Terms
Chad McLeod was elected to the Lakeland City Commission (At-Large Seat 2) in November 2019 and…
OMAR ARROYO AND “UNNECESSARY RED TAPE”
Omar Arroyo is running for the Polk County Commission. On his campaign page, he says he…
Movie Review – Spider-Man: Brand New Day
By Bob Garver When we last left Peter Parker aka Spider-Man (Tom Holland) back in…
Follow-up: Polk County Deputy Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) confirmed the suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in…
Get Free Seeds at Lakeland Public Library’s Seed Library
Start your home garden with the Lakeland Public Library’s Seed Library! All through August, the Seed…
Polk County Teachers Fight to Save Union Under Florida Law
The Polk Education Association (PEA) and other labor groups representing public school employees in Polk County…
Polk Deputy Involved in Lakeland Shopping Center Shooting
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a shooting incident at the Wabash Shopping…
Lakeland Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium
Lakeland city officials approve a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers and major power consumers, representing…
Humane Care Guidelines for Feral Cats in Shelters
Every cat deserves humane treatment, even if euthanasia has been deemed necessary. Professional sheltering guidelines emphasize…
Question for our fellow Polk County residents
How many of you live outside the City of Lakeland but receive your electric service from…
Florida Homestead Exemption Proposal: Pros and Cons
The debate around Florida’s proposed property tax relief—most notably the upcoming ballot proposal to expand the…
Man accused of federal child sex crimes may have exploited kids in Lakeland
Federal authorities have issued a public warning and are searching for potential victims regarding Joseph Dalton…
Why Pornhub Blocked Florida Over HB 3 Age Verification
The pushback from Pornhub and its parent company, Aylo, against Florida’s age verification law (HB 3,…
2026 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Primary Guide
The race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services is heating up heading into the…
Update: Lakeland Auto Shop Calls for City Help After Severe Flooding
A Lakeland auto body shop is asking the city for help with nearby infrastructure after being…
Lakeland Police Seek Help Identifying Found Toddler
Follow-up: Family has been located The Lakeland Police Department has located a male African American juvenile,…
How to Get the US Patriot Passport: Step-by-Step Guide
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (America 250), the U.S. Department of State launched a special, limited-edition…