Why Polk County Animal Control Must Stop Killing Cats

Why are Polk County taxpayers paying for shelter policies that kill cats instead of funding humane…

OMAR ARROYO AND “UNNECESSARY RED TAPE”

Omar Arroyo is running for the Polk County Commission. On his campaign page, he says he…

Editorial: 𝟰𝟲,𝟳𝟳𝟵 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘-𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡

Since Rick Wilson for Polk County Commission took office in 2018, the county’s legally required Animal…

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Rick Wilson, and Bill Braswell

Editoral Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Rick Wilson, and Bill Braswell were born in an era…

Who won the Iran war? Was there a winner at all?

The short answer is no—there was no clear winner. The 2026 Iran War (which began on…

The current rabies incident is a direct consequence of Polk County’s continued opposition to Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs for community cats

Editorial TNVR is a proven method for reducing stray cat populations while increasing vaccination rates, yet…

Polk County Animal Control: Real Reform or Better PR?

On May 19, 2026, Animal Advocates noticed a major shift in tone from Polk County Commissioners.…

Polk Commissioner Bill Braswell does not understand who his bosses are ….

Is Grady Judd going to jail?

As of late March 2026, no reports or legal proceedings are indicating that Sheriff Grady Judd…

Watch Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell being a asshole and a liar about the animal activists

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Wow, I wasn’t expecting this type of comment from a taxpayer-funded public servant

Editorial Bill Braswell is an elected Polk County Commissioner

Will Sheriff Grady Judd Hold a Press Conference about Him being in the Epstein Files?

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DeSantis must answer for illicitly diverting millions | Editorial

It’s been two months since a grand jury began probing how $10 million rightfully belonging to…

“Gang of Four” – Op Ed from Mark N. Banks

Lee County is now known for the corrupt “Gang of Four.”  Four corrupt political hacks, all…

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩Commissioner 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 said it loud and clear at the June 3,…

Fraud, Deception, Double-dealing, and Stratagem that Mayor Mutz is involved with?

Editorial While doing some research on a different project, we came across documents about some Polk…

From the office of Shady Grady

Editorial  Florida Law vs. “Translation” by Polk County Animal Control Florida (PCAC.) Florida Law (F.S.823.15) Polk…

URGENT: Commissioner Bill Braswell’s Dangerous Social Media Demands Answers—and Action

Editorial  URGENT: Hate From the Dais Is a Public-Safety Risk—Polk County Must Act Now When leaders…

Shady Grady will not come forth and answer questions about his animal services, why?

Editoral Sheriff Judd, why did you ban cameras and phones from Polk County Animal Control when…

Polk County Commissioner Rick Wilson needs to wake up and take his head out of his ass

Editorial  Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL At the September 2nd Commission meeting, after animal advocates…

This is what Polk Commissioner Braswell put in the Four Corner Sun: he is truly an uneducated idiot when it comes to his job and the TNR program

The following was written by Bill Braswell, Polk County Commissioner and printed by Four Corner Sun.…

What is wrong with these Polk County Commissioners?

Editorial Why are our elected officials acting like two-year-olds? They make the law of the land…

Editorial on Polk County Animal Control -Florida – Sheriff Grady Judd

by Samantha Drzata Polk County Sheriff’s Office  Polk County Animal Control -Florida Sheriff Grady Judd,  You…

Hope House issues lay with the house.

Editorial Hope House issues lay with the house. Tara Johnson and Emily Collins have NO clinical background.…

“Hope House the House of Horrors”, Bartow’s little secret revealed …. Hope House Resident Handbook

Editorial Is This A Jail???? Or is it a home that can help a young woman…

“Hope House the House of Horrors”, Bartow’s little secret revealed …. Part 2

Editorial A client of the Hope House emailed the board members looking for help …. Below…

“Hope House the House of Horrors”, Bartow’s little secret revealed ….

Editorial The idea of the Hope House in 2019-2020 is wonderful. The image of helping pregnant…

Victory Christian Church and Academy No comment No comment No comment what are they hiding???

Editorial Breaking News —— I am a former student of Victory Christian Academy. I saw your…

Grady Judd is an Evil, Nasty, and Scary Sheriff and an Animal Killer

Editorial Currently, Polk Animal Control is under the control of the Polk Sheriff’s Office.   Judd…

State Attonery AMIRA FOX – GIVE THE CORRUPT CARMINE MONEY BACK

Editorial Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno donated $4000 to Amira’s first Political Committee, SW Florida Citizens…

Is Grady Judd Protecting Another Bad Deputy?

Editorial On May 9, 2022, Austin Moates received a call that two children were involved in…

Polk County Sheriff’s Office launches new animal cruelty investigation unit, but maybe they need to investigate their Animal Services

Editorial Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said multiple times this year, that his deputies had to…

Makeshift kennels and No fans in sight at Polk County Animal Control

Editorial When are they going to stop this stupid crap. You can’t fix stupid!!! Watch the…

Why would we give Publix tax breaks, when they should be going to new companies coming to Lakeland?

Editorial Publix Super Markets Inc. will seek Lakeland and Polk County officials’ approval for more than…

Excel Christian Academy in Lakeland hires a Coach / Secondary Principal in 2020 who has been arrested in the past for drugs and molestation of children

Editorial This man has been a teacher, PE coach, and the head basketball team for the…

Grady Judd’s propaganda machine running rampant about the Cats and Dogs in his care

Editorial This first video is Grady Judd’s propaganda machine running rampant!!! We have seen it outright…

Editorial – Candidate John Hall – DO NOT Vote for him until he comes clean and tells the truth!

John Hall has self-declared himself as a Constitutionalist, he has already served for two terms on…

Why Doesn’t Polk County Animal Services follow the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters?

Editorial Statement by PCSO – “The social media post regarding Polk County Animal Control is complete…

Editorial – Sheriff Grady Judd and his Animal Services – Time for Real Transparency

By Robert Anderson Publisher of the Lakeland Gazette Sheriff Grady Judd has done great things to…

David Mulicka Lee County’s Toxic Dumper

Editorial David Mulicka’s roots run deep here in Southwest Florida, as is Toxic Dumper (see pdf…

Just chill out, drink a 7UP, eat a moon pie, [and] quit murdering people, but murdering animals is ok…….

Editorial Sheriff Grady Judd, who has jurisdiction in Polk County in Florida, gave a press conference…

Why is Nobody has been held accountable!!

Editorial Someone tell Polk County Medical Director Paul Banerjee, Polk County Government Florida, and the City…