California car influencer James Wehr, 27, and Florida Hooters Calendar Girl Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, 22, have…
Year: 2026
Grady Judd Wants to Flock Your Mother and he Wants You to Shut Up About It
By Florida Man Politics Although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned Flock and other ALPR cameras…
Florida Mother Arrested for Incest and Rare Adultery Charge After 4-Year Affair with Her Adult Son
Polk County has no shortage of unusual arrests, but this one may be in a category…
Driver Arrested After Fatal Lakeland Hit-and-Run; ICE Detainer Issued After Drugs Found
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a vehicle vs bicycle crash that resulted in…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Florida ranks 41st in vaccination rates? Out of 50…
Brightline’s New Flex Fares: How to Get Refundable Train Travel in Florida
Product promises to offer more flexibility and choice Brightline, the Florida rail service, announced that the…
Dengue Fever Outbreak Sparks Urgent Mosquito Control Action in Polk County
Following the news of local dengue fever cases in neighboring counties, Polk County Mosquito Control staff…
Pt 4: 18-Year-Old Says Fort Myers Mayor Crossed Sexual Boundaries
By Coastal Conservative News A young man wanted to learn and have a civil conversation about…
Polk County Deputy Injured in Lakeland Crash on CR 540-A
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was hospitalized following a crash in Lakeland on Monday afternoon,…
Light Up BSP Returning to Bonnet Springs Park in 2026
The popular “Light Up BSP” holiday display at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland is slated to…
Movie Review – Practical Magic 2
By Bob Garver Apparently I blinked and the 1998 chick flick “Practical Magic” developed a…
Polk commissioners to discuss CareerSource director’s future
The discussion regarding CareerSource Polk President and CEO Stacy Campbell-Domineck culminated in her temporary removal without…
Fatal Crash / 1700 Harden Boulevard
On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 8:42 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving…
National Weather Service will change its maps to reflect Lake America
The National Weather Service (NWS) announced it has begun transitioning its online maps, forecasts, warnings, and…
VEHICLE VS. BICYCLIST
Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist…
Trooper Rescues Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Wandering Alone on Busy Kathleen Road
A Florida state trooper spotted something in Lakeland yesterday that would stop any parent in their…
Lakeland Man Jumps Out Window to Escape Deputies, Lands Directly in Front of K9 Unit
A 26-year-old Lakeland man tried to escape a probation violation warrant on Thursday by bolting through…
Polk County Puts Nearly $870K Toward Four New Homes in Lakeland, Auburndale
By Elizabeth Johanson hoodline Source: Facebook/ Polk County Government Florida Four Polk County families whose homes were…
17-year-old charged with felony after fleeing police
In Florida, when a 17-year-old is charged with a felony for fleeing law enforcement, the charge…
Largest Cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown
Federal health officials officially declared an end to the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history after…
Semi Fire Threatens Structure on Pine Meadow Road
Possible vehicle fire. It was advised that a semi is on fire and is threatening a…
MISSING CHILD ALERT
Update The children are safe. SYLVESTER AND THE LAWS CHILDREN A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has…
Road Closure Alert: Sinkhole Shuts Down Major Lakeland Intersection at N Lake Parker Ave & Rose St
UPDATE: FDOT has completed the repair work, and the roadway is now open. The intersection of…
Pt 3: Body cam footage after Ft Myers Mayor Anderson is accused of drugging a young man and soliciting sex from him.
The voters should be demanding his resignation. The officers should have arrested him. By Ramona D…
FDOT U.S. 92 Memorial Blvd Study Workshop in Lakeland
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is hosting an Alternatives Public Information Workshop for…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 98 in Highland City
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two‑vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality.…
Polk County Fire Rescue Ambulance Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash
While responding to a call with lights and sirens on, a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance…
The Sheriff Said Body Cameras are WORSE Than Flock Cameras! Grady FUDD – Polk County Sheriff’s Office
By James Madison Audits – First Amendment Audits
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…