By James Madison Audits – First Amendment Audits
Day: September 11, 2026
Fort Meade Lost $113,000. Bell Says It Was on Purpose
As originally reported by Illuminate Fort Meade. In June, there was nothing particularly remarkable about two resolutions…
Florida Dengue Fever Outbreak: Health Alerts Issued Over Case Surge
Florida health authorities have issued public health alerts and advisories following a sudden surge in both…
Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College’s Constitution Day events on Thursday, September 17, 2026. U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R)…
Part 2: 18-year-old student says Fort Myers mayor asked him graphic and coercive sexual questions
By Bob Norman SW Florida Lighthouse The mayor disputes the worst of the allegations but admits…
How Commissioner Bill Braswell Plans to Swap Healthcare and Infrastructure Taxes to Offset Property Tax Losses
Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell proposed replacing an existing half-cent indigent healthcare sales tax with a…
Nilda Blanco Named Interim CareerSource Polk Director
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily remove long-time CareerSource Polk President…
Lakeland Mother Charged with Abuse in Infant Death
42-year-old Jessica Vlasac of Lakeland was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies on September 10, 2026,…
Lakeland DUI Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Into Swamp With Kids
A man was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department after allegedly driving under the influence and…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
Remembrance and Service
A quarter century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, 100 million Americans are too young to…
Suncoast Credit Union awards $3.75 million in education funding, largest investment in foundation’s history
Foundation expanding impact with five new partners receiving funds Continuing its commitment to supporting students across…
Peace River Center Professionals Earn Statewide Recognition at Florida Behavioral Health Conference
Peace River Center, a licensed and nationally accredited nonprofit regional provider of behavioral health care and…
City Receives Funding for Stormwater Planning
Commissioners also approved a $400,000 stormwater master planning project. The project will receive $300,000 in federal…
Lakeland Electric Fuel Charge Drops Beginning Oct. 1
Lakeland Electric customers are also expected to see some relief beginning this fall. Commissioners approved lowering…
Uber Agreement Approved at Lakeland Linder
Uber will continue operating at Lakeland Linder International Airport under a new three-year agreement approved by…