Democratic congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the current minority leader in the US House, has officially announced his…
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Florida Amendment 3: Property Tax Cuts & Special Session
Following the passage of Amendment 3 on November 3, 2026, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans…
James Uthmeier Wins Florida Attorney General Election
Republican incumbent James Uthmeier won his first full four-year term as Florida Attorney General on Tuesday,…
Who Won Polk County? See the Projected Election Results Here
County Commissioner District 4 Omar Arroyo School Board District 3 Kate Wallace County School Board Referendum …
Byron Donalds Wins Florida Governor Race in Historic 2026 Upset
Byron Donalds (GOP) wins. The AP has called this race. 98.02% of votes counted—preliminary results. Byron…
Ashley Moody Wins Florida 2026 Senate Special Election
Ashley Moody (GOP) wins. The AP has called this race. 97.68% of votes counted—preliminary results. Ashley…
Florida GOP Clashes Over Polk County Turnout Ahead of Election Day
The divide over Republican turnout concerns in Polk County highlights the contrasting strategies and expectations within…
A Candidate meet-and-greet will take place Oct. 15 at The Well
Community event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Polk County. Here is a quick…
KKK Leader Claims Group’s Support Is Growing Ahead of Midterms in Shocking Pro-Trump Interview
Thomas Robb, a 79-year-old Arkansan and national director of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan…
JD Vance Lakeland Rally Met with Protest
During Vice President JD Vance’s campaign visit to Lakeland, Florida, a group of demonstrators gathered outside…
JD Vance Admits Florida is a Live Fight as GOP Scrambles to Defend Red Turf
During a rally in Lakeland for GOP candidates, Vice President JD Vance admitted that Republicans are…
Florida Amendment 3 Poll: Support Drops Below 60% Limit
A new statewide poll shows support for Amendment 3 falling short of the 60% threshold it…
Florida Tourist Development Tax Reform Debate
Byron Donalds says hotel taxes should be used for infrastructure In Florida, the debate over how…
Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College’s Constitution Day events on Thursday, September 17, 2026. U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R)…
Trump Proposes $5,000 Dividend for US Citizens
President Donald Trump proposed issuing a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans…
Byron Donalds Visits Lakeland on Florida Governor Campaign Trail
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for Florida governor, made a campaign stop at Born…
Grand Jury: DeSantis Misused $10M to Oppose Amendment 3
A state grand jury in Leon County, Florida, concluded that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis…
Lakeland Gazette endorsements for the Aug 18th primary elections
For Governor Renner, Paul (REP) For Chief Financial Officer Collige, Frank William (REP) For Commissioner of Agriculture Taylor, Matt (REP) For County Commission…
Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama on Meth Charges
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama after testing positive for meth and…
Controversy surrounds GOP star Rep. Byron Donalds over heated confrontations and top advisor’s disturbing arrest history
By Bob Norman When U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is mentioned in the media, his name is routinely…
Lakeland Politics in the Park: Meet Local Candidates
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature civic engagement event, Politics in the Park.…
Paul Renner’s Florida Governor Campaign: Key Issues
Former House Speaker Paul Renner’s platform in the Florida gubernatorial race centers on economic affordability, education…
Expose: How Did Byron Donalds Get So Rich in Congress?
From Credit Analyst to Multimillionaire: Was It Smart Business, or Something Else? A decade-by-decade look at…
James Fishback just got slapped with a final $1.3 million judgment
A New York federal judge ordered the Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate to pay his former employer,…
Lakeland Commissioner Chad McLeod Steps Down After Two Terms
Chad McLeod was elected to the Lakeland City Commission (At-Large Seat 2) in November 2019 and…
2026 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Primary Guide
The race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services is heating up heading into the…
Letter: Polk County Commission Candidates on Animal Welfare
On July 20, Coalition for Animal Rights and Education in Polk County (CARE) sent an identical…
Lakeland Political Rally: Meet the Candidates This Saturday
Meet the candidates. Ask the questions. Make an informed decision before you vote. Join us this…
Why Animal Welfare Matters to Polk County Voters
Rick Wilson for Polk County Commission, you are right: animal welfare is an emotional issue. Research…
Police union warns against Florida Amendment 3 on property tax
The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—representing over 24,000 law enforcement officers across the state—has…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Bonnet Springs to announce a long-sought regulatory change for the American citrus industry
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Bonnet…
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback’s campaign attempted to host last-minute, unapproved stops at two prominent downtown Lakeland spots
What Happened The Gathering & Pivot to Munn Park Despite the lack of authorization and rain…
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins made a campaign stop in Lakeland, pitching his record and military background to over 100 Republican voters
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins made a campaign stop in Lakeland, pitching his record and military background…
How One Outsider Has Turned The Tables On A Usually Quiet Florida Statewide Race
Without major PAC funding or political office, Matt The Welder has drawn hundreds of thousands of…
The 81 Million Dollar Coronation: How the GOP Donor Class Bought Byron Donalds and Billed It to the American Middle Class
Yass, Uihlein, Wiles, Power, Helmich, Erika, and the sheriff prison cartel built a closed loop that…
Voting rights groups hail SCOTUS decision on ballot grace period
By Suzanne Potter Public News Service Voting rights experts are praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday, which upheld a state’s…
DeSantis signs 2026-27 state budget, vetoes $1.6 billion
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, marking…
Jay Collins earns endorsements from a Lakeland official
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins secured the endorsement of Lakeland Commissioner and Lakeland County Commissioner Guy LaLonde,…
Conservation-minded Republican Kelly Quinn takes on Polk Commissioner Rick Wilson
The primary challenge for Polk County Commission District 2 is shaping up to be a fascinating…
Lisa Miller Reelected to Polk School Board
Incumbent Lisa Miller has officially secured her third term representing District 7 on the Polk County…
Florida Governor’s Race: Follow the Grease
The 2026 Republican primary for Florida governor has a clear frontrunner, a lagging lieutenant governor, and…