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BS Farm and Ranch lies to a Polk County Sheriff Deputy
Documents show that a PCSO Deputy came out to investigate the pumping of toxic water outside BS Farm and Ranch berms. BS Farm and Ranch told the deputy that the county approved of it. This is a lie, according to John Bohde Director of the Office of Planning and Development...
These restaurants that fell short, and why
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill, 3635 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland: On Aug. 6, the restaurant had 11 violations, the most for any inspection during the week. There were three high-priority violations: one for raw chicken stored over vegetables inside a drawer on the cook line. One was for temperature-controlled foods being stored at greater than 41 degrees, including octopus, shrimp, scallops, tilapia, steak, chicken, pico, shredded cheese, and shredded lettuce. The last was for a dented can of sliced jalapenos. A stop-sale was issued on the jalapenos. The other two issues were corrected while the inspector was on site.
4 Illegal Immigrants Charged For High-End Residential Burglaries In 6 Florida Counties
A group of four Colombian nationals, living in the U.S. illegally, are accused of carrying out nine high-end residential burglaries across six Florida counties, with further investigations underway. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, and Collier counties, as well as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, led the investigation.
Letter to the Editor — Moms for Liberty Letter to American Parents
As parents we all share a common bond, an unyielding commitment to the future of our children. We strive every day to provide them with a safe, nurturing environment and to equip them with the values and opportunities they need to thrive. In these uncertain times, we must be vigilant in fighting the forces that shape their minds, and the world we will hand to them.
Prescribed Burn at Circle B Today
Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will conduct a 20-acre prescribed burn at the Circle B Bar Reserve today. Circle B Bar Reserve is located by Lake Hancock. During today’s prescribed burn, a portion of the Eagle Roost trail, which is located near the uplands on the southern half of the property, will be closed to the public. It is expected to reopen later today.
Book Review – A Broken Blade (The Halfling Saga #1)
Title: A Broken Blade (The Halfling Saga #1) This book was a great fantasy romance. It has everything I love about the genre while also keeping things fresh. I enjoyed that Keera was a flawed main character. She has done terrible things and developed a coping mechanism because of it. The ending left me hungry for the next book. I must know what happens next! I recommend this book for fantasy romance fans who are looking for their next series to obsess over.
Wally Amos, founder of “Famous Amos” cookies, dies at 88
Wallace “Wally” Amos, Jr., founder of the “Famous Amos” cookies known and beloved nationwide, died at 88 on Wednesday, his family said. The American entrepreneur died peacefully at his home with his wife Carol by his side after a battle with dementia, Amos’ children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory, and Shawn, said in a statement.
Avon files for bankruptcy after hundreds of lawsuits over cancer claims and drowning in $1.3 billion debt
AVON Products Inc. has filed for bankruptcy after multiple lawsuits and financial struggles. The cosmetics company submitted its Chapter 11 filing in a Delaware court on Monday. The cosmetics brand faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming talc in some products caused cancer Credit: Avon. While known by many consumers for its...
Polk State grad’s research pinpoints Polk as an ideal location for the next Buc-ee’s
For recent Polk State College graduate Jackson Lord and Mathematics Professor Mike Long, it was a love for Beaver Nuggets and pulled pork sandwiches that prompted a yearlong research project pinpointing the ideal location for the next Buc-ee’s in Florida. Lord began his research during the spring 2023 Semester,...
How Faith In Action Helps Seniors in North Lakeland
The group’s founder is older than most of the people she serves. A yellow house in North Lakeland may be small and ordinary, but the work happening inside is both grand and good. Each week, Faith In Action volunteers pack up hundreds of bags of food for people in need.
Florida doctor without his hearing aid couldn’t hear his colonoscopy patient screaming
A pair of colonoscopies that included a screaming patient and a surgical tech without a medical license handling scope insertion put a Tampa doctor on probation last week by the state’s Board of Medicine. Dr. Ishwari Prasad also was fined $7,500, must pay $6,301 in Florida Department of Health...
Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing and is FULL of toxic shit from BS Farm & Ranch
Hurricane Debby dropped a lot of water on Polk County and now the Peace River is dangerously close to overflowing with toxic shit from BS Farm & Ranch. And if more rain comes, some neighborhoods in the City of Bartow and its wastewater treatment plant could get flooded. A state...
Hardee High School bookkeeper accused of stealing more than $300,000, manipulating records
A Wauchula man was arrested on Monday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local school and manipulating records to cover it up, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Officials say 52-year-old Elvis Raymond Gray was the sole bookkeeper at Hardee High School. FDLE began an...
Former Red Box employee has thousands of DVDs with no place to deliver them after the company filed for bankruptcy
One of the largest DVD rental chains in the country, Red Box, has ceased operations after its parent company filed for bankruptcy. It’s left many now former employees with no direction on what will happen next, including one previous worker living in Polk County. Nick Bergmann of Lakeland has...
Election Day Tips for Hassle-Free Voting
Florida’s Statewide Primary Election is Tuesday, August 20th, and all voters will have the opportunity to vote on important local races. Additionally, voters registered with one of Florida’s major political parties will help nominate the candidates who will represent their party on the General Election ballot in November.
Letter to the Editor – CONGRESSMAN FRANKLIN waiting until DECEMBER 2024 for the TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT RESULTS
We the People DEMAND answers NOW regarding the July 13th ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT on the life of President Donald J. Trump. It was the shot heard around the world, and December 2024 is not acceptable, but it is acceptable to Congressman Franklin of Lakeland. The longer we wait and receive ZERO...
SWAN DIVE – Lakeland Company provides better service than Biden’s Secret Service
A local company has billboards across the county raising awareness on roof inspections. The marketing director will be given a commendation by the citizens of Lakeland & all of Polk County for ensuring our safety and awareness!. Looks like Paula Blart, Mall Cop/Secret Service, will not be inspecting any roofs...
Does Some of my Social Security Payment Include Repayment of my Contributions?
I have a question about my Social Security benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly Social Security income I get is a repayment of what I contributed to the fund while I was working? If so, how much of my monthly benefit payment is my own money coming back to me? Signed: Curious Beneficiary.
Opinion — Political climate in Florida
As election season has once again arrived, I wish to give fair warning to all my fellow Floridians that for some, you may at present feel comfortable living with the political climate throughout our state, however, my strong advice to you is this, don’t be! Instead, make a difference. Please take time to read this important opinion piece that includes important voting information that you will need:
Clermont Man Killed In Head-On Collision with Tractor-Trailer on SR-33 in Polk County
A tragic accident occurred on SR-33 near Voyles Loop Road Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a 49-year-old Clermont man. The preliminary investigation indicates that around 7:31 pm, the Clermont man, driving a Honda CRV southbound, attempted to pass slower traffic and collided head-on with a northbound tractor-trailer. The...
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