By Dr. Cecilia Grande Amendment 4: Voters will choose whether to legalize abortion up to viability…
Category: OP-ED and Opinion
Opinion: Why Floridians are ready to support recreational cannabis
By June Chin and Zach Levin, As Florida approaches the decision on Amendment 3 in this year’s…
Gow Fields can’t be trusted with power over Polk’s property values and taxes
A man who compares basic government oversight to the murder of George Floyd has terrible personal…
Blair Allen for Public Defender is the best candidate running for anything in Polk County – and it’s not close
Blair is the *only* candidate running for *anything* this cycle who seems to care more about…
Opinion — Political climate in Florida
By Dr. Paul P. Waldmiller PhD As election season has once again arrived, I wish to…
The Biden administration is focused on ‘Marxist ideals … it tears apart families’
Opinion By John Grimaldi Kimberly Hermann is known as “Mama Bear, wife, Conservative lawyer, and commentator”…
LAKELAND PASTORS are NOT preaching the word of God – Fact check TRUE
Opinion Lakeland pastors are hiding behind the pulpit and are just collecting a paycheck from their…
Opinion: “He’s the most anti-parent candidate.” Moms for Liberty of Lakeland AGREES
By Moms for Liberty Moms for Liberty wants Lakeland to know the TRUTH about VP pick,…
The road to everywhere is under construction
By BILL BRASWELL Polk County Commissioner Construction has begun on the Central Polk Parkway. It will…
The pro-lifers are all baby killers now
If “life begins at conception,” then of course *your* IVF kills *your* babies, fake pro-lifers. Your…
Too Little, Too Late? Florida’s Insurance Fiasco Finally Catches GOP’s Eye
In the sunshine state, where storms brew more than just in the sky, Representative Angie Nixon…
DeSantis Dives into Manatee Majesty – A $50 Million Splash for Florida’s Gentle Giants
From Springs to Sea Cows: DeSantis’s Big Bet on Blue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to…
Opinion: New Florida ban escalates the attacks on Trans rights — what’s next?
By Sara Mar Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently released a new policy banning transgender people…
DeSantis Declares War on The Homeless – A Clean Sweep or a Tightrope Walk?
DeSantis’s Plan to Transform Florida’s Urban Landscape Governor Ron DeSantis, in a bold move that’s sure…
OP-ED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ASKS FOR STATE HELP IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
By: Bob Grenier, Mayor I have been honored to serve the citizens of Tavares in various…
An Inconvenient Truth: Targeted TNR Enjoys a Track Record Unmatched by Lethal Methods for Managing Free-Roaming Cats
OPINION ARTICLE by Peter J. Wolf and G. Robert Weedon Best Friends Animal Society, Kanab, UT,…
Ron DeSantis tramples on the freedom of speech
By Tomas Hinckley – Opinion Ron DeSantis recently ordered Floridian public universities to ban chapters of Students for…
BEYOND MEAT RUINS DIPPIN DOTS AND MEAT SIMULTANEOUSLY
By Good Rancher’s opinion For a company that has raised 122 million dollars, Beyond’s share of…
Op-Ed: My cousin died in the Parkland shooting, which is why Floridians should elect Charlie Crist
As Ron DeSantis continues to make Florida’s gun violence problem worse, Samuel Swartz, whose cousin was…
Better sex education in schools can help young people affected by abortion bans
OP-ED by Keli Goff Recently, Kansas voters soundly rejected a referendum that would have ensured more…
Voices fall on deaf ears of city commissioners
Written by Lori Stevens-Smith, Lakeland My family resides within a mile of the airport. My family…
The city of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing New Jersey Rd from N Crystal Lake Dr to S Rd 98
Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing New Jersey Rd from…
Lakeland and Polk County leaders have failed to address our poop problem
Opinion Bill Scott Lakeland resident Let’s talk about poop, that’s right Human shit –aka Biosolids. No…
OPEN Opinion Letter to Mr. Kirk White – Florida DEP
Disclaimer: This country is the greatest country in the history of the world. An experiment in…
Ecological Nightmare about to happen in Lakeland Fl????
Opinion by Bill Scott Even if the Hurricane Dorian doesn’t hit Lakeland where will BS Ranch…
Environmental Crimes happening in Lakeland Florida??? Why wouldn’t DEP do something???
The is an opinion watch the video first then read my opinion …. Thank you Bill…
Opinion: One HUGE Issue in Lakeland Florida is — POVERTY and HUNGER!!!!
by Robert Anderson Publisher Lakeland Gazette With the poverty rate nearing 20% that means 1 of…
Opinion: Is Lakeland Florida Biosolids central? Biosolids, Compost and Odor????
Disclaimer: This country is the greatest country in the history of the world. An experiment in…