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Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Giuliani spent on Florida condo, RNC trip instead of bankruptcy fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge criticized Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday for spending money on his Florida condominium and travel to the Republican National Convention while he avoids paying bankruptcy fees.
Davenport dreams of turning this 50-acre, century-old farm into a beautiful park
A slice of a century-old Florida farm could be just the spot Davenport leaders have been dreaming about for a park. So they quickly bought it before land in the city becomes completely blanketed in subdivisions. Before approving the purchase, the commissioners envisioned family picnics, a venue for Fourth of July fireworks, music concerts, playgrounds,...
House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) professed to be "deeply concerned" about the "bubble" President Joe Biden seems to be in on CNN Wednesday. The post House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards first appeared on Mediaite.
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
DeSoto County To Hold BBQ Block Party
Join the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office for our sizzling hot BBQ Block Party!. Location: In front of the Sheriff’s Office, 208 E Cypress Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 on Volusia Avenue. Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Get ready for a fantastic time as we fire up the...
See four sites being considered by Polk County for new schools to alleviate overcrowding
Public officials discussed the locations of new schools being considered in Polk County to address astronomical growth in families with students, especially in the fastest-growing northeast areas. A school site selection committee met in Bartow on Wednesday to consider four new school locations, which included one in Auburndale, two in...
Editorial – Sheriff Grady Judd and his Animal Services – Time for Real Transparency
Sheriff Grady Judd has done great things to clean up the streets in Polk County but when it comes to cleaning up his mess and his animal services he refuses to talk about it. Sheriff Grady Judd loves the camera and likes to tell everybody in the world that he arrested this that the and the other person.
Lakeland Girl Faces Man Accused of Murdering Her Family
On Thursday morning in the Polk County Courthouse, a 14-year-old girl bravely walked past Bryan James Riley, the man accused of murdering four members of her family and trying to murder her in September 2021. An armed sheriff’s bailiff and an assistant state attorney stayed between her and Riley.
Bowling Green Wins Florida League Of Mayors Award For Pyatt Park Benches
The Florida League of Mayors (FLM), an organization for Florida's mayors, founded and developed by Florida's mayors, announced the winners of its 2024 Mayors Municipal Innovation Awards, including recognizing Mayor N'Kosi L. Jones and the City of Bowling Green with the Quality of Life Award for the City's Bench Dedication Program for Community Remembrance project.
Haines City to add speeding cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Schools in Haines City will soon have cameras installed to catch drivers speeding through school zones. The ordinance was approved by the city commission earlier in June, making it the first city in Polk County to add these cameras to local schools. Before becoming police...
Forum for Polk County School Board Candidates Tackles Tough Issues
Nearly 100 people packed into the fellowship hall of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in northwest Lakeland Tuesday evening to listen to the six candidates vying for three seats on the Polk County School Board. While School Board members come from different areas in the district, they represent the...
Grandma Sells Out Her Homemade Pies and Cakes After TikTok Video Goes Viral: ‘It Makes Me Feel Happy’
Meet Inez Hudson, a 73-year-old African American grandmother from Lakeland, Florida, whose homemade pies and cakes have become a local sensation. This is after a TikTok video featuring her story went viral. Hudson has been selling out her baked goods, bringing joy to her and her customers alike. Hudson sets...
Lakeland's Deputy City Manager Emily Colon resigns. Family is moving to Orlando
After five years of service, Lakeland's second-highest ranking administrator has announced her resignation. Emily Colón, the city's assistant city manager, submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week. Colón and her family will be relocating to Orlando. "This is a bittersweet moment for my family and...
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