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The Florida Legislature has officially approved a stopgap bill to restore funding for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), heading off a significant public health crisis that began on March 1, 2026.
The House passed the measure on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the Senate’s approval earlier in…
Florida lawmakers are set to end the regular 60-day session on Friday without completing the budget, forcing them to return to finish the task
By Gray Rohrer News Service Florida It’s the second straight year a dispute between the House and…
Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly tightens enrollment caps for out-of-state and international students at the state’s top-tier universities.
On March 3, 2026, the Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1279, a bill that significantly…
In a significant move for labor relations in Florida, Senate Bill 1296 (SB 1296) advanced through its final committee stop on March 2, 2026
In a significant move for labor relations in Florida, Senate Bill 1296 (SB 1296) advanced through…
Why should I support and vote for Matt The Welder?
Supporting Matt The Welder (born Matthew Taylor) is typically a choice made by those looking for…
POLK COUNTY — WE NEED YOU!
By Animal Defenders of Polk County Are you passionate about animals? , your community , and…
Florida lawmaker’s bill to move U.S. time zones back 30 minutes, end daylight saving time
The debate over ending or keeping daylight saving time includes a new proposal to move clocks…
House committee advances plan for construction of new prison facility
By Mitch Perry With Florida’s prison population expected to increase in the coming decades, a committee…
Bobby Williams for Florida Governor featured speaker at the The Republican Club of Lakeland
The Republican Club of Lakeland is at Cleveland Heights Golf Club,Lakeland for our February meeting with…
Another Florida Sheriff endorses U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor, citing the congressman’s…
‘Florida’s best choice’: Grady Judd endorses Byron Donalds for Governor, but did Judd know about Donalds arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has just endorsed Byron Donalds for Governor, touting the sitting Congressman’s public safety bona fides…
Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the opening of 46 new criminal investigations and the issuance…
Who is running for Florida governor in 2026?
The race for Florida’s governor in November’s election has gotten even more crowded with two more candidates, Republican Jay…
Rep. Byron Donalds Received Mercy After Two Arrests. Now, He’s Making Sentences Tougher For D.C. Youth
By Emily Kennard NOTUS Republican Rep. Byron Donald scored a major legislative victory this week against “soft-on-crime…
Today marks the official start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, and lawmakers are already moving quickly on bills affecting growth, conservation, and local planning
Today marks the official start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, and lawmakers are already moving quickly on…
Gov. Ron Desantis suggests eliminating tolls for Florida residents
No more tolls for Florida residents? Gov. Ron DeSantis floated the idea Wednesday during the final…
Florida education commissioner booed at Tampa school board conference
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas told school board members and superintendents from around the state on…
DeSantis announces Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will work with the Florida Legislature to establish a…
JAMES FISHBACK ENTERS FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S RACE
“Florida is Our Home”: Republican Investor James Fishback Announces Florida Governor Campaign to Challenge Byron Donalds…
Lieutenant Governor Collins Meet & Greet
Friday, November 21, at 12:00 – 1:30 pm Eastern Time Join us for an amazing event with Lieutenant…
Election Day Tuesday: Races in Lakeland
Polls open at 7 a.m. Polk County Supervisor of Elections office Lakeland Mayor Kay Klymko Kaitlin…
City of Lakeland Election Endorsements:
By the Lakeland Gazette Editorial Board Mayor – Cedrick Valrie District C Southwest – Dennis Odisho…
City Mayoral Candidate Sara Roberts McCarley is taking money from political committees
It is not illegal to get money from PAC’s but it could be morally questionable. City…
Terry Coney and Stephanie Madden were elected to the Lakeland Commission unopposed
The former Lakeland NAACP branch president, Terry Coney, will step into his first elected political office…
Ashley Troutman Enters the Race and Don Burns Has Withdrawn from the Race for the Lakeland City Commission
Ashley Troutman is running for the Lakeland City Commission to represent District C Southwest. As of…
NAACP’s Terry Coney Runs for Lakeland City Commission
Terry Coney, a self-described “son of Lakeland,” has lived a lifetime of service. At 73, he’s…
ICE Recruiting Tactics Are Pissing Off Local Sheriffs Nationwide
Sheriffs are furious that the Department of Homeland Security is using their own data against them…
Don Burns Runs for Lakeland City Commission
Most days, Don Burns can be found at COhatch, the co-working space that faces Munn Park,…
IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status
The IRS said in a new federal court filing that churches can endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking the loss…
Odisho Bids for City Commission Again
Dennis Odisho has declared his candidacy for the Lakeland City Commission in the required paperwork submitted to the…
Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Another Candidate
Cedrick Valrie has declared his mayoral candidacy with the city. His only opponent in the Nov.…
Top Florida Senate Dem leaves the party
State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that…
Florida DOGE bill passes state House
A bill that would clear the way for a Florida version of the Department of Government…
Former DeSantis Aide Fired From New Job After Being Arrested Again for Indecent Exposure
Fred Piccolo, a former spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis and most recently the marketing director at…
Kim-Marie Noble enters race for Lakeland District D City Commission seat held by Mike Musick
Kim-Marie Noble has been moonlighting as the lead singer of a cover band for the last…
Ron DeSantis blasted as he suggests replacing migrant workers with children
Florida has a very complex relationship with immigration. On one hand, the Sunshine State is well-known…
Sara Roberts McCarley becomes first candidate for open Lakeland Mayor Position
The Lakeland City Commissioner’s move opens her District C Southwest seat. Lakeland City Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley has…
Proposed Florida Farm Bill: No more fluoride in drinking water, no more almond ‘milk’
Florida lawmakers will consider eliminating the use of fluoride in drinking water, prohibiting the use of the term…