The Polk County Republican Executive Committee (Polk GOP) faced criticism following a Halloween night post on…
Day: November 5, 2026
Central Florida Food Fest 2026 at Bonnet Springs Park
By Staff Bonnet Springs Park will welcome food lovers from across the region to the Central…
Lakeland Veterans Day Events 2026: Schedule & Guide
Lakeland is hosting a robust lineup of events, ceremonies, and community tributes to honor U.S. Armed…
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spikes in Florida: What You Need to Know Now
By Staff Vibrio vulnificus (often labeled “flesh-eating bacteria” in media reports) naturally occurs in warm coastal…
Trader Joe’s looking at Lakeland for possible 2030 Development
By Staff As of right now, Trader Joe’s has not announced any official plans, leases, or…
New Costco Wholesale Planned for US 27 in Davenport
Plans have been filed for a new 158,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale warehouse in Davenport, positioning the retailer…
Florida Now Has the Largest Death Row Population in the U.S.
By Staff With California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement commuting the sentences of all 548 inmates on…
How You Can Help: VISTE Urgently Needs Volunteers as Senior Demand Surges
Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) is seeing a steady surge in demand for services…
New Auburndale Data Center Site Targets 40 MW at Recker Highway
Hillwood Development Company filed an application for a building permit for a planned data center in…
Polk County Voter Turnout: November 2026 Election Results
In Polk County, overall turnout reached 56.44% with 259,553 total ballots cast during the November 2026…