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Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields…
Tabitha Biehl Appointed New Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Director
County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Tabitha Biehl as Director of Polk County’s Parks…
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
While responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens, a Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR)…
Man Arrested For Pooping on Opossum in Public
THIS is definitely one of those times. This man was arrested this time for pooping on…
‘Feels incredible’: Lakeland student’s art to be featured on 400,000 tax bill envelopes
Hope Hallock, 17, walked up to a man with his hand out ready for a shake.…
Movie Review – The Smashing Machine
By Bob Garver A popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it…
What Corporate America Can Learn From The Publix Controversy
Grocery store chain Publix has recently drawn public ire following claims that the company backed out…
Two Weeks Away! No Kings Protests Return on October 18
President Trump Continues Authoritarian Actions and Power Grabs;Thousands of Actions Planned In just a few weeks,…
City of Lakeland shuts down, boards up home known for criminal activity
A home in Lakeland is now under the city’s control after it was deemed a “safe haven for…
COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH
The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2025 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…
Polk County Injury Crash SR-570
October 4, 2025 @ 10:50 AM Vehicle 1, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 44-year-old…
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Polk store Oct. 13 in North Lakeland
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open a store Oct. 13 at 3530 U.S. 98 North in…
Letter – Our County Commissioners and Polk County Sheriff’s Office are narcissistic enough to believe that they know better
By Street Cat Project of Polk County Sadly, our County Commissioners and Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
The deadline to register to vote is almost here!
To participate in the City of Lakeland’s Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, you must…
Letter – Pets Are the Defenseless Children of Polk County
By Vicky Quintanilla Just like children trapped in abusive homes, the animals at Polk County Animal…
Letter – ACTION NEEDED: Email the Polk County Commissioners TODAY ….
By Maria Consuelo Barrero Subject: Restructure Polk County Animal Control Dear Commissioners, I am asking you…
Brewing Storms May Bring Heavy Rains To FL
Forecasters are watching two new areas for tropical storm development, one off Africa’s west coast, the…
Creamy Shrimp-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Your next-level dinner party flex just showed up creamy and loaded! Ingredients : 4 large Russet…
EASTON DRIVE WILL BE CONVERTED FROM BRICK TO ASPHALT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS
• Who: The City of Lakeland Public Works crews and contractors. • What: Repaving Easton Drive with asphalt…
Two packed planes crashed at LaGuardia Airport, leaving one injured, as shocking footage shows the aircraft’s broken wing
TWO Delta passenger planes collided in a terrifying smash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport – ripping…
FOUNDING MEMBER OF SUR-13 GANG IN CUSTODY!
USBP agents secured a prosecution for felony illegal reentry of a dangerous criminal in Plant City,…
Design plans are finalized for Prima 135
Design plans are finalized for Prima 135, an upscale steakhouse with an Italian flair, coming to…
Is God Dead? Sour Wine
By Ty B. Kerley Last week, we explored a common type of resurrection theory by looking…
WATSON CLINIC DIABETES EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HOSTS FREE INTERACTIVE SEMINARS IN NOVEMBER
Watson Clinic Diabetes Education Department is pleased to host an informational seminar for Watson Clinic patients…
Letter – More Questions For Shady Grady on the Polk County Animal Services
In 2003, over 70% of impounded animals were euthanized (14,003 out of 20,086). In early 2025,…
After the Polk teacher sings the ‘monkey’ version of ‘Happy Birthday’ to the child, the mother charges racism
A video of a Polk County teacher singing a variation on “Happy Birthday to You” to…
Registered sex offender arrested in Montana on Polk County warrant for sex crimes against children
A registered sex offender from North Carolina has been arrested in Montana on a Polk County…
Estero Fire Rescue battalion chief Shane Sibert arrested on multiple charges
Shane Sibert, a longtime leader at Estero Fire Rescue, is facing dozens of criminal charges, including…
Businesses push to bring Lakeland’s free downtown shuttle to Dixieland
Downtown Lakeland’s free shuttle service, The Squeeze, could soon be rolling into the historic Dixieland neighborhood.…
Developing positive people and a positive society
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Find a good word to say about others or don’t say anything.…
Victory Field Set for Sun Conference Opener
Saturday night football returns to Victory Field as No. 10 Southeastern hosts Florida Memorial in the…
Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village Returns to Hillsborough County Fairgrounds!
The Holidays Shine Brighter Than Ever atTampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Villagefrom Thanksgiving Day…
Congratulations, Chief Warner!
We’re proud to share Chief Matthew Warner has been selected as an Honorable Mention for the…
The mystery of Spook Hill
The mystery of Spook Hill has fascinated generations. Cars parked at the bottom of the hill…