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What Florida Polls Show About Harris vs. Trump As Early Voting BeginsNewsweek12 hours ago
Man recaptured in Winter Haven after escaping from transition house, police say10 Tampa Bay17 hours ago
5 Polk County restaurants fell short of standards since Sept. 30. There was a common themeThe Ledger12 hours ago
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5 Polk County restaurants fell short of standards since Sept. 30. There was a common theme
Five Polk County restaurants fell short of inspection standards from Sept. 30 to Oct. 20, according to state reports. It was an exceptionally slow three-week period for inspections, with none recorded from Oct. 4 to 17. ...
Polk County Seeks Owners of Pets Found During Hurricane Milton
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control division is actively searching for the owners of 44 dogs and 32 cats found during Hurricane Milton. Their team is committed to reuniting these pets with their families and is asking for the community's assistance in identifying and claiming the animals.
Older adults in Lakeland mobile home park desperately need help after Milton
People living at Light and Life mobile home park are struggling to recover from Hurricane Milton. Senior residents can’t do the taxing labor of moving furniture, gutting, and tearing out walls.
FL Gets New Prototype Of Largest Family-Owned Asian Chain In The US, Known For Its Orange Chicken
Floridians who love Asian food but who want the predictability of a chain have some choices - from P.F. Changs to China Wok. However, neither of these can claim to be the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in America. But Florida got a new location of the restaurant that took that honor - a Panda Express in Poinciana - and the store is a bit unique.
FAA Approve New Approach Route to Lakeland International Airport and new departure procedures are coming
Airport officials announced today at the Commission meeting that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved their proposal to route incoming air traffic over the Polk Parkway. The three years of effort to reduce noise over neighborhoods from large jets flying into Lakeland Linder International Airport started on Oct 3 when...
'Living the worst-case scenario': Lake Bonny residents demand help, answers from Lakeland
Lake Bonny residents filled the Lakeland City Commission's chambers Monday morning the same way Hurricane Milton's heavy rains their communities: to capacity. The meeting was standing-room only as dozens of residents aimed to force a conversation about the "unprecedented flooding" along the shores of Lake Bonny. They came armed with questions about what the city is doing to solve the problem, questioning whether Lakeland officials have been transparent about the lake's issues, and what the next step...
Heart-Stopping Police Audio: Heroic Story of Retired Officer Stacy Booth
West Palm Beach, Fl - In a gripping and emotional retelling of bravery and survival, retired police officer Stacy Booth’s harrowing story continues to inspire countless listeners. The dramatic audio recordings from the night she was ambushed, shot and nearly killed serve as a powerful reminder of the dangers officers face and the courage that defines the law enforcement community.
Early voting begins in most Tampa Bay area counties
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — America is just weeks away from the results of ongoing voting for president and several other significant laws and positions. “I wanted to get out here early before the crowds started and make sure I had the impact I wanted to have,” said Jenah Paprocki, a Hillsborough County early voter. The […]
Voice of the People (Oct. 20, 2024): Retired generals have free-speech rights too
Retired generals have free-speech rights too In his letter to the editor "Military generals shouldn't be endorsing candidates" [Oct. 13], Mr. Milligan states that he "saw a political commercial by the Democrats that showed U. S. military generals supporting Kamala Harris for president." ...
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