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Lakeland Commissioners set July 6 public hearing on data center moratorium
The upcoming public hearing scheduled for Monday, July 6, at 9:00 AM at City Hall marks…
Saddle Creek Logistics Services Names Grady Martin Chief Executive Officer
Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering warehousing, fulfillment and transportation solutions, today named Grady Martin Chief…
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…
DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park to Close Temporarily For Renovation
The DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park, located at 500 W. Carter Road in Mulberry, will…
We are pleased to share that PCPS maintained its B grade and improved it for the 2025-2026 school year! Read all about it in the District’s latest press release below.
“Polk County Public Schools had another momentous year in 2025-26, and it showed up on our…
Will rain disrupt Lakeland fireworks shows? What to expect
It looks like typical Florida summer weather is trying to crash the party, but it shouldn’t…
Fast-growing hot-chicken chain eyes its first Lakeland location
It sounds like the Nashville hot chicken craze is finally knocking on Lakeland’s door with a…
Is God Dead? The Evil of Others
This week, we continue looking at five biblical reasons why God may allow evil to exist.…
DeSantis Vetoes Three of Lakeland’s Four Budget Requests
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, slashing nearly…
Modified Watering Hours to Remain in Effect Through Oct. 1
Polk County Utilities customers will remain under the current one-day-per-week irrigation with modified watering hours guidelines…
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LEGO® POKÉMON™ ANNOUNCED AS LEGO® FESTIVAL 2026 PLAY ZONE HEADLINER AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT LEGOLAND® Florida Resort…
In honor of America 250 and Polk County’s 165th anniversary, Polk County staff and the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association hosted a special cattle drive and Cow Camp rededication
In honor of America 250 and Polk County’s 165th anniversary, Polk County staff and the Polk…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Rick Wilson, and Bill Braswell
Editoral Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Rick Wilson, and Bill Braswell were born in an era…
PCSO arrests two convenience store clerks for illegal sales to minors
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Lakeland convenience store clerks on Tuesday, June 30, 2026,…
Lakeland man gets 30 years on gun charges tied to fatal 2020 shooting
The headline refers to the high-profile case of Taqiy Lewis, a 27-year-old Lakeland man who pleaded…
PCSO arrests Lakeland man who fled from a crash with an ambulance
An ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a crash on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and…
Polk County opens $16 million fire rescue training center amid rapid growth
This is a massive milestone for Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR). For years, the department—one of…
City of Lakeland Releases Proposed Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
The City of Lakeland officially published its proposed 12-month temporary moratorium ordinance on data centers and…
Your 4th of July dessert table just got an upgrade!
From poke cake to cake pops — there’s something here for everyone. Which one are you…
Letter: The Calm Before the Storm: And the Only Man Ready for What’s Coming
By Saga StevinFloridian Future I first met Paul Renner in 2022. He was Speaker of the…
Tom Ingui, First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, organist, has released his first studio album on his personal YouTube page
Tom Ingui, FPC organist, has released his first studio album on his personal YouTube page (link…
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LEE COUNTY SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO: PANTS ON FIRE! PANTS ON FIRE! Florida Sheriff Now Under State…
THE BIBLE AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
2 Corinthians 3: 17 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know uninsured gunshot victims in Florida have significantly shorter hospital stays…
Avelo announces flights to Dallas from these four Florida airports
Avelo Airlines announced commercial air service at McKinney National Airport (DTX)—located just north of Dallas in…
DeSantis vetoes millions in Polk County. Here’s what was spared
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s 2026–27 fiscal year budget, cutting roughly $810 million in line-item…
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…
The Benefits Of Community Trap-Neuter-Return Programs For Unowned Cats
Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized…
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s Finances: Gambling & Ethics Questions
written by I. Nelson Rose Financial disclosures are meant to ensure transparency and accountability. When the News-Press…
AI data centers turn to advanced liquid cooling to cut power and water use
The massive surge in generative AI development has pushed traditional data center infrastructure to its limits.…
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…
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland location of Fred’s Market
The newly crowned Miss Florida, Alex de Roos, dined with us last week at our Lakeland…
A Deal With Iran is Never Really a Deal
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I give our President Trump, Vice President Vance, Marco Rubio and everyone…
Movie Review – Supergirl
By Bob Garver Krypto the Superdog isn’t very cute in “Supergirl.” I understand that the…
PCSO deputies arrest a group of suspects from outside Polk at Davenport Wawa
On Friday, June 26, 2026, PCSO deputies arrested 12 adults and 3 juveniles who were stealing…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE DRIVES AGRIBUSINESS INNOVATION THROUGH CITRUS RESEARCH GROVES
Florida Southern College is honoring its deep roots in Florida’s citrus industry by rehabilitating two historic…
Lakeland police urge ‘Red, White, and Kaboom’ visitors to prepare for extreme heat
That warning from the Lakeland Police Department isn’t something to take lightly, especially given how intense…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital has set its official opening date for July 8, 2026
It is official! After more than six years of planning and construction, the Orlando Health Watson…
DeSantis will not confirm or deny a report that he plans to buy a home in Polk County
Recent reports from political insiders indicate that Governor Ron DeSantis has placed an offer on a…