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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…
Canady Returns to Lakeland Public Library for Mobile Office Hours
State Representative Jennifer Canady’s recurring constituent outreach. The mobile office hours are held on the third…
Florida State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), who is currently running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, was arrested Friday evening
Florida State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), who is currently running for the Democratic nomination for the…
Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement earlier today, April 28, 2026, confirming he will not seek re-election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District
This is a significant shift for Central Florida politics. Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement…
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds held a campaign rally this morning, April 24, at the Reececliff Family Diner
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a front-runner for the 2026 Republican nomination for Florida Governor, held a…
President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announcing the move on Thursday, April 2,…
Floridian Future with Paul Renner: How Florida Became the Model for Freedom and Good Governance
Saga Stevin talking with Paul Renner
Kait’s Unsafe Space at Lakeland
MAGA is NOT dead! The MSM and influencers want you to think it is, but the…
In a notable shift within Florida’s political landscape over 50 advocacy, faith, and community organizations has officially backed several prominent Florida Sheriffs for a more “nuanced” approach to immigration enforcement
In a notable shift within Florida’s political landscape, the We Are Florida Coalition—a group representing over…
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
In a major upset on Tuesday night, March 24, 2026, Florida Democrats successfully flipped two Republican-held…
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…
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a state budget. This means while the “regular” clock has stopped, the work is far from over
Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session came to a close on Friday, March 13, but with a…