FEMA and the FCC are conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on…
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Florida Amendment 3: Property Tax Relief and Public Safety Debate
Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 has triggered intense debate across the state. The ballot measure promises historic…
Florida Polytechnic University Police Department to Add Flying Electric eVTOL Vehicle to Its Fleet
Florida Polytechnic University announced that its university police department is set to become the first law…
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…
Lakeland Approves $21.9M Police Tech Deal With Axon
The Lakeland City Commission approved a major $21.9 million, 10-year contract expansion with Axon Enterprise for…
Florida sheriffs raise alarm over Flock ban
Following the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) mandate—backed by Governor Ron DeSantis—ordering local law enforcement to…
In Polk County, 686 ICE detentions in 2025; fewer than 40 met the FBI’s definition of a violent offender. Why?
This breakdown reflects national immigration data trends alongside local enforcement figures in Polk County: While local…
Heat Advisory issued August 15
Heat Advisory issued August 15 until August 15 at 7:00 PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay…
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…
Lakeland Police Seek Help Identifying Found Toddler
Follow-up: Family has been located The Lakeland Police Department has located a male African American juvenile,…
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…