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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa ARRESTED
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier just announced that Democrat Mayor Jackie Espinosa was taken into custody…
Letter: Early voting starts Monday. Bring a neighbor
Early voting starts Monday. Bring a neighbor. Starting Monday, Oct. 19, every registered voter in Polk…
Letter: Sheriff Grady Judd, Two People Died. Must We Talk Politics Now?
By Billie Tucker Volpe Sheriff Grady Judd, what were you thinking? For years, you have been…
Pt12: Ft. Myers Mayor Anderson’s name removed from Foundation for Lee County Public Schools’ board of directors listing
By Bob Norman Just last week, Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson’s name was listed first on…
Pt 11: ‘This can’t happen in Fort Myers’: Two more men come forward with allegations about Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson
By Bob Norman Two more men who worked at a popular downtown Fort Myers restaurant have…
Florida Democratic Candidate Ben Braver Arrested at JD Vance Rally
Ben Braver, 24, is a Democratic candidate for the Florida House in District 65, which covers…
JD Vance Admits Florida is a Live Fight as GOP Scrambles to Defend Red Turf
During a rally in Lakeland for GOP candidates, Vice President JD Vance admitted that Republicans are…
Pt 9: Newsflash: Ft. Myers Mayor Anderson resigns from United Way board of directors
By Bob Norman Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson has resigned from the board of the United…
Pt 8: Will the Ft. Myers city commissioners investigate allegations of sexual misconduct made against the Ft. Myers Mayor?
So far, only the Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson’s accusers are asking for an independent review.…
Florida Amendment 3 Poll: Support Drops Below 60% Limit
A new statewide poll shows support for Amendment 3 falling short of the 60% threshold it…
Pt 5: “I trusted you as a friend … you betrayed my trust.”
At today’s Fort Myers City Council meeting, Kagan Vann addressed the man he said victimized him…
Grady Judd Wants to Flock Your Mother and he Wants You to Shut Up About It
By Florida Man Politics Although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned Flock and other ALPR cameras…
Pt 4: 18-Year-Old Says Fort Myers Mayor Crossed Sexual Boundaries
By Coastal Conservative News A young man wanted to learn and have a civil conversation about…
Pt 3: Body cam footage after Ft Myers Mayor Anderson is accused of drugging a young man and soliciting sex from him.
The voters should be demanding his resignation. The officers should have arrested him. By Ramona D…
Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College’s Constitution Day events on Thursday, September 17, 2026. U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R)…
How Florida Makes Millions Selling Your DMV Data
The reality behind Florida’s multi-million dollar DMV data pipeline came into sharp focus following legislative investigations…
Byron Donalds Visits Lakeland on Florida Governor Campaign Trail
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for Florida governor, made a campaign stop at Born…
Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
Polk State College will mark Constitution Day with two unique opportunities on September 17 for students…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Byron Donalds may choose Meg Weinberger as his running…
Florida FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie Resigns Mid-Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie resigned in mid-August 2026, just as the…
Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama on Meth Charges
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama after testing positive for meth and…
Florida’s data center boom sparks bipartisan backlash
By Trimmel Gomes By Josh Israel for the Florida Independent. Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection…
Controversy surrounds GOP star Rep. Byron Donalds over heated confrontations and top advisor’s disturbing arrest history
By Bob Norman When U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is mentioned in the media, his name is routinely…
Expose: How Did Byron Donalds Get So Rich in Congress?
From Credit Analyst to Multimillionaire: Was It Smart Business, or Something Else? A decade-by-decade look at…
James Fishback just got slapped with a final $1.3 million judgment
A New York federal judge ordered the Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate to pay his former employer,…
Sheriff Grady Judd Warns Against Florida Tax Amendment
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has expressed strong concerns regarding Florida’s proposed property tax constitutional amendment…
Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax amendment
In a decision issued on August 4, 2026, Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that…
OMAR ARROYO AND “UNNECESSARY RED TAPE”
Omar Arroyo is running for the Polk County Commission. On his campaign page, he says he…
Florida Homestead Exemption Proposal: Pros and Cons
The debate around Florida’s proposed property tax relief—most notably the upcoming ballot proposal to expand the…
2026 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Primary Guide
The race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services is heating up heading into the…
Lakeland Political Rally: Meet the Candidates This Saturday
Meet the candidates. Ask the questions. Make an informed decision before you vote. Join us this…
Letter: Don’t Abuse Blessings: The Publix Principle and Florida’s Governor Race
My pastor was onto something Sunday. There’s a pattern that runs through Scripture, through business, through…
Lakeland Budget Cuts: Vetoes and Tax Reforms Loom
Here is what’s on the table as Lakeland faces budget belt-tightening and potential spending cuts across…
FAKE OFFICIAL BALLOTS APPEARING AT CHAMBER-SPONSORED CANDIDATE FORUMS ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA – GOP CHALLENGERS ERASED FROM TICKET
Someone is handing Republican primary voters fake election ballots at chamber-sponsored candidate forums across Orange, Sumter,…
Why Animal Welfare Matters to Polk County Voters
Rick Wilson for Polk County Commission, you are right: animal welfare is an emotional issue. Research…