Florida lawmakers will consider eliminating the use of fluoride in drinking water, prohibiting the use of the term…
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Gov. DeSantis says he supports the Florida version of DOGE
A bill making it easier for lawmakers to control administrative spending was introduced to the Florida…
Trump Selects Proud Boy Who Called Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Political Prisoners’ To Lead Counterterrorism Office
At this point, it’s beyond clear that President Donald Trump is not only filling his administration…
Ron DeSantis loses his Lt. Gov. as she quits nearly 2 years before end of term
Florida International University trustees voted Friday to install Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as interim president, meaning…
DeSantis’s proposals could block the process that gave Florida term limits and a $15 minimum wage
For years, Floridians have used the ballot initiative process to pass popular measures that have been otherwise…
New Florida Bill aims to reverse school start time requirements for 2026
A new bill introduced in Florida could change the way school start times are scheduled, and…
DeSantis hopes incoming Trump administration will kickstart crackdown on illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Winter Haven on Wednesday morning about illegal immigration at the Polk…
A new proposal would provide free school breakfast and lunches to all Florida students
A lot of schools across Florida are already using a federal program to offer free meals…
New FL Bill Would Require Pregnancy Tests for All Women Arrested, Held for More Than 72hr
A new bill introduced in the Florida Senate aims to improve the treatment of pregnant women…
Polk County Legislative Delegation to hold a public meeting in January. Sign up now to speak
The Polk County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual public meeting in January, and those wishing…
Rand Paul uncovers $15 million taxpayer-funded cat experiments
Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) annual government waste report, published Monday, revealed nearly $15 million in taxpayer medical testing on cats involving electroshock…
House passes bill to avert government shutdown
The House approved legislation to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline on Friday, sending…
Lee County Sheriff Marceno gave big money to Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister’s political committee
During his 2024 campaign, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister received $60,000 from what might seem an…
Who is Jeanette Núñez? The first in line to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
As president-elect Donald Trump considers Ron DeSantis to lead the Pentagon, many Floridians may be wondering:…
Trump weighs replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run the Pentagon
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in…
Beaking news – Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrawns name from top Job at DEA
To have been nominated by President-Elect @realdonaldtrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the…
President Joe Biden’s 26 pardons: List
President Joe Biden’s pardons Robert Hunter Biden — Dec. 1, 2024 Vadim Konoshchenok — July 26,…
Trump nominates Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead DEA
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Drug…
Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1.” According to…
Amendment 3 and 4 supporters aren’t giving up after both failed
Access to marijuana and abortion in Florida will not be expanding. A majority of voters said yes to both…
Harris’ Concession Speech, Says ‘Sometimes the Fight Takes a While’
Vice President Kamala Harris, conceding defeat to President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, sought to allay…
Melony Bell wins Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Melony Bell has ousted one of Polk County’s longest-serving elected officials. Bell, who left the Florida…
DOJ Says Policy Is to Not Prosecute Presidents, DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office
Justice Department officials have been evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before…
Donald Trump wins the election
He won. Former President Donald Trump considered a political outcast after losing the presidency in 2020…
Sheriff race
Grady Judd easily won a sixth four-year term as Polk County sheriff on Tuesday. Judd took…
Get live election updates from Polk County
Live election results: Polk County live results Live statewide results: Keep tabs on the latest totals…
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like…
Lakeland Gazette Endorsements
Polk County Commissioner District 1 Becky Troutman Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards Polk County…
GOP Sen. Rick Scott Tells CNN ‘Climate Is Clearly Changing’ — Rejecting DeSantis’s Hostility to Acknowledging Climate Change
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hesitate to agree with CNN anchor Dana Bash when she asked him if climate…
Volunteers & Flag Wavers Wanted!
Thank you to everyone who showed up on Saturday with ENTHUSIASM to the Republican Headquarters! A…
Americans Were Better Off With Trump — And Here’s Proof
On the economy (and everything else), the record shows Americans were better off under President Donald…
Lakeland Republican Election Headquarters Grand Opening Celebration
Great turn out at the Republican Election Headquarters Grand Opening Celebration today! Over 90 volunteers, community…
Florida senators make a bipartisan push for recreational marijuana: ‘Amendment 3 is good for Florida’
The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3. Backers are pushing…
Shots fired at Trump he says ‘he is safe’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity, his campaign and U.S. Secret Service…
Company says Kamala Harris’ debate earrings strikingly similar to its Bluetooth device, offers to make ones for Trump
A tech company has added fuel to the Kamala Harris earrings conspiracy theory after quipping that her debate…
Ohio woman who sparked rumors about Haitian migrants eating pet cats and dogs in Springfield breaks her silence amid ‘fears for her safety’
READ MORE: Read the social media posts that sparked the ‘eating pets’ rumors A Springfield, Ohio, woman…
Who was the WINNER of the Presidential Debate? TRUMP OR HARRIS
Presidential Debate was one for the books. If you missed it, please click on the link…