Polk County Sheriff’s Office Moving Toward Radio Encryption

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) in Florida is moving toward encrypting its radio communications, a…

SS United States Sunk to Become World’s Largest Reef

The SS United States—the legendary 990-foot ocean liner that holds the transatlantic speed record set in…

Where Are The LEGOLAND Cats? The Mystery and Outrage Over Missing Community Animals

Please write to LEGOLAND or call them and demand answers! Ask Turner Pest to provide the…

Auburndale Technology Center Faces Strong Opposition at Workshop

The Auburndale Technology Center public workshop, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Lake Ariana…

Surprise Jobsite Visit: John Poma Named 2026 Pool Industry Mentor of the Year

By Rudy Stankowitz, Talking Pools Podcast John Poma of Lakeland, Florida, was on the job in…

See How Much Polk County and Every City Could Lose Under Amendment 3

Florida’s 2026 Amendment 3, concerning property-tax reductions, could significantly reduce the money available to Polk County…

Country-Rock Pioneer and Polk County Native Jon Corneal Dead at 80

Jon Corneal, the pioneering drummer and Polk County native widely regarded as a foundational architect of…