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DeSantis signs bills cracking down on false 911 calls, allowing armed guardians at child centers
The anti-swatting law would enhance penalties for using 911 to report false emergencies. Another would extend the school ...
Is Polk State's enrollment falling? Trustee accuses college president of hiding data
Trustee Ashley Bell Barnett accused Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti of concealing enrollment numbers and ...
Southwest Airlines serves 11 Florida airports. When 2 free checked bags deal ends (it's soon)
As of May 21, 2025, Southwest said serves 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest also serves 11 Florida airports: ...
1 man dead, teenager injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting, police say
Lakeland police say an argument turned into a physical fight and ended with one man being shot in the head and a woman shot ...
What is Hope Florida? Why Casey DeSantis-led charity is now under investigation
Hope Florida is now under investigation over allegations that money was illegally diverted to Gov. DeSantis' fight against recreational marijuana.
Polk County Fire Rescue ready to open new Moore Road Fire Station north of Lakeland
Polk County Fire Rescue plans to open its new Moore Road Fire Station 25 on May 23 at 8525 Moore Road in Lakeland. The ...
Lake Gibson wrestler Bredon Abdon transferred from Arkansas-Little Rock. Here's why
Lake Gibson's Brendon Abdon is one of the greatest Polk County wrestlers of all time. Now, Abdon made his college transfer ...
Second inning dooms Mulberry as American Heritage prevails to win 4A state baseball title
Plantation American Heritage jumped on Mulberry for five runs in the second inning and went on to a 6-1 victory on Tuesday night in the championship game of the 2025 FHSAA Baseball State Championships ...