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…

Matt The Welder in Lakeland

Thanks for having me Polk County!

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…

What’s the big deal about Matt the Welder??

President’s message: Conni Brunni Patriots prefer honest competition in elections—not coronations. In fact, the monarchy system…

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…

U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker ruled that the governor’s order likely violated the First Amendment and exceeded state authority

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, a federal judge in Tallahassee issued a preliminary injunction to block…

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…

Four candidates vying for mayor’s post in Lakeland

For the first time since 2018, someone other than Bill Mutz will soon be the mayor…

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…