Polk County approves increase in water fees, up to 80% for some users
Nothing is as certain as death and taxes, as the saying goes. But in fast growing Polk County, you might add rising water bills to the list. The Polk County Commission adopted a resolution on July 21 in Bartow to increase the rates and fees for Polk County Utilities water and wastewater services, as well as fees to con
Leadership Tampa Bay announces Class of 2027
Leadership Tampa Bay has announced its Class of 2027, bringing together 59 business, government, nonprofit, health care, military and civic leaders from across the region. The incoming class includes executives and professionals from organizations including the Tampa Bay Rays, Port Tampa Bay, Tampa Electric, Tampa Gene
High Heat And Daily Thunderstorms Set To Dominate Tampa Bay Weather This Week
Lightning Strike (Unsplash) The Tampa Bay area faces a week of intense afternoon heat and...
Florida city approves electric rate hikes, setting up a nearly 16% jump by 2030
"The reason is straightforward, even if the timing is never ideal."
Data centers can be good neighbors. Lakeland should use reason (Voice)
Data centers can be good neighbors Lakeland should rethink its opposition to data centers. Excessive consumption of power and water are now being addressed and resolved by off-grid, “behind the meter” power generation from natural gas and air cooled systems that reduce/recycle water consumption. Polk is home to Florida
Two Florida Highway Patrol Veterans Arrested in Championsgate After Investigators Say They Billed for...
CHAMPIONSGATE, FL — Two Florida Highway Patrol veterans are out of their jobs and facing criminal charges after investigators said they billed a Central Florida community district for off-duty security work they did not actually do. Newly obtained arrest affidavits say the alleged scheme involved ChampionsGate assignme
I-75 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours July & August in Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following construction activities in the Tampa Bay area that will have an impact on I-75 travel. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-75 from I-4 interchange to Fowler Avenue. Lane closures: Sunday, July 26 through Friday, August 28. Nights..
Lakeland Man Apprehended After Late-night Backdoor Sprint From Polk County Deputies
A 61-year-old Lakeland man with an active warrant was apprehended Wednesday night after a brief foot pursuit, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at a house on Thomasville Circle at 10:45 p.m. on July 22, 2026, in search of Brian Keith Digrazia. Digrazia was wanted on an active warrant for p
Masked Duo Busted By Polk Deputies For Early Morning Winter Haven Vehicle Break-Ins
Garrett Courtney (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an 18-year-old...
Winter Haven Attic Blaze Rips Through Apartments, Residents Walk Away Unhurt
An early-morning attic fire at the Haven at Lake Deer apartments in Winter Haven tore through several units on Saturday, forcing residents out of their homes but leaving everyone physically unharmed. Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames, confirmed no one was trapped, and accounted for all residents at the scene.
