In a major upset on Tuesday night, March 24, 2026, Florida Democrats successfully flipped two Republican-held…
Year: 2026
Is Grady Judd going to jail?
As of late March 2026, no reports or legal proceedings are indicating that Sheriff Grady Judd…
The 18th Annual Keel Farms Blueberry Festival kicks-off Tampa Bay’s Spring Season with a month-long celebration of Florida’s Blueberry Harvest
The 18th Annual Keel Farms Blueberry Festival kicks-off Tampa Bay’s Spring Season with a month-long celebration of…
AURA AERO to present new INTEGRAL R aerobatic & training plane at SUN ‘n FUN
AURA AERO* will be exhibiting at SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Fla., the second…
Textron Aviation to feature a broad range of industry leading Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel aircraft at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo
Textron Aviation today announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston…
Hilary Holley wins HD-51 Special Election
It’s official—Hilary Holley has won the Special Election for Florida House District 51. The results from…
The fruit that made Florida is quickly disappearing
It is a somber reality for the “Sunshine State.” As of March 2026, the Florida citrus…
No more warnings: Swiftmud orders ‘extreme’ water restrictions
You heard correctly—the situation has officially escalated. As of today, March 24, 2026, the Southwest Florida…
3 pets dead, 8 people left homeless after lithium-ion battery sparks fire in Lakeland
This is a devastating situation for the Lakeland community. The incident you’re referring to happened today,…
Comedian John Oliver takes aim at Grady Judd in segment on stings
In the episode of Last Week Tonight that aired on March 22, 2026, John Oliver dedicated…
Movie Review – Project Hail Mary
By Bob Garver It has been just over ten years since viewers were first introduced…
Kait’s Unsafe Space in Lakeland
Triggered Democrats threaten to PUNCH and TRESPASS me from the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market for…
Maj. Cody A. Khork was laid to rest with full military honors today, Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell
Maj. Cody A. Khork, a 35-year-old U.S. Army Reserve officer from Polk County, is being laid…
Grady Judd invites ICE, TSA agents to come to work with Polk County
The timing of your question is spot on, as there’s been a lot of conversation lately…
Lakeland Residents Near Crews Lake Road Under Precautionary Boil Water Notice
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Polk County Utilities customers on Marie Drive,…
Your Voice Matters for the Most Vulnerable!
Your Voice Matters for the Most Vulnerable! Please join us and speak up for those who…
Tomorrow’s special election for Florida House District 51 is a key race to fill the vacancy left by Representative Josie Tomkow
Tomorrow’s special election for Florida House District 51 is a key race to fill the vacancy…
Florida tops the nation in ICE arrests this year
A recent report from the Deportation Data Project, analyzed by outlets like WUSF, highlights a massive…
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026, confirm that a multi-man tag team match was abruptly stopped following a scary situation involving two prominent stars
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026,…
Investigation at Lakeland Home Depot after a man’s body was discovered inside a display shed
Lakeland Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered inside a display shed at the…
The management of Polk County Animal Services (PCAS) by Sheriff Grady Judd and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has been a flashpoint in local debate, especially as residents in 2026 raise concerns about transparency and policy
While the Sheriff’s Office remains active in investigating animal cruelty cases and promoting pet adoptions, many…
This month, a notable division has emerged between Florida’s top executive leadership and a prominent group of local law enforcement officials regarding mass deportation policies
The State Immigration Enforcement Council, led by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, recently signaled a significant…
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 — 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 This final video focuses on the human impact
Becky Bywater, who volunteers with Polk County Bully Project, shared a heartbreaking reality about the calls…
Tigers Win Grapefruit League Finale
Detroit Tigers defeat New York Yankees in final spring training game, but Yankees star player Gleyber…
A fatal crash occurred in Haines City on Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, claiming the life of a 37-year-old motorcyclist
Details The accident happened just after 8 a.m. on Polk City Road. According to the Polk…
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟱 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 — 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
“𝗜𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁…
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old girl from Tampa. The alert was upgraded today, March 20, 2026, following an ongoing investigation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old…
Guinness Brownies
Recipe details Ingredients Guinness Brownies Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting Instructions To make brownies: Preheat oven as…
According to recent updates from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Gugel, a 47-year-old man from Mulberry, is facing 16 additional charges following a deeper forensic investigation into his digital devices
According to recent updates from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Gugel, a 47-year-old man from…
Governor Ron DeSantis has indeed ordered that the United States and Florida flags be flown at half-staff on Saturday, March 21, 2026, to honor the life and service of Major Cody A. Khork
Major Khork, a 35-year-old Lakeland resident and Winter Haven native, was one of the six U.S.…
Today was a very special day. Promises made, promises fulfilled
By Guy LaLonde From the very beginning, I have stood firmly in support of public safety,…
It’s a wild story, but it’s actually a real case that reached its conclusion this week. A federal judge in Miami officially stripped Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, a 25-year-old living in Fort Lauderdale, of his U.S. citizenship
It’s a wild story, but it’s actually a real case that reached its conclusion this week.…
Late Surge Lifts No. 10 SEU Past Florida Memorial in Series Opener
No. 10 Southeastern opened its four-game weekend series with a 9-3 victory over Florida Memorial on…
Is God Dead? The Scrolls Jesus Read
In the winter of 1947, a young shepherd discovered a cave containing clay jars filled with…
The tension surrounding the relocation of Talbot House Ministries has reached a new peak today, March 20, 2026, as protesters gathered at the intersection of Ingraham Avenue and Memorial Boulevard
Signs read, “STOP Talbot House Relocation,” “Great Mission, Wrong Location,” and “No Talbot, Not Here.” Don…
A fatal collision between a truck and a train occurred this evening, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in northwest Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported the following details regarding the incident: This area has seen…
Three Missing Adults with Disabilities – Active search going on now in N. Lakeland
Officers are currently looking for 3 missing disabled adults with developmental issues who left from the…
ABC officially canceled the 22nd season of The Bachelorette on Thursday, March 19, 2026, just three days before it was scheduled to premiere
The decision followed the release of a 2023 video by TMZ showing the lead, Taylor Frankie…
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 — 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.” This video…
While a Broward County judge recently ruled that red-light camera citations are unconstitutional, Lakeland is not currently affected by this decision
While a Broward County judge recently ruled that red-light camera citations are unconstitutional, Lakeland is not…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has sparked a sharp intra-party debate by labeling a recent pivot by Republican sheriffs as “incoherent.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has sparked a sharp intra-party debate by labeling a recent pivot by…