Lopez Leads the Way With Four Touchdowns Against #20 Fire
Lakeland, Fla. – The St. Thomas University Bobcats delivered another statement performance on Saturday, defeating the No. 20 Southeastern Fire, 48-13, behind a dominant first quarter, a standout performance from Isaiah Lopez, and a defensive touchdown that helped set the tone for the victory. The Bobcats wasted little time...
Lakeland Man Dies After SUV Veers Off Road Into Lake Bonny Shoreline
Police Lights (File) LAKELAND, Fla. – A 57-year-old Lakeland man died Friday afternoon after his...
Bob’s Caribbean BBQ Making the Trek from Idaho to Florida
Born in the state of Idaho, Bob’s Caribbean BBQ is a food truck serving up Jamaican cuisine. After its Idaho run, the food truck is preparing to hit the streets in Central Florida. “We are husband & wife owned with a dream brought to reality bringing the islands to...
Thompson Cigar Factory: Bartow commission backs market test, eyes 2027 decision
Bartow commissioners backed a two-phase RFQ and RFP market test for the Thompson Cigar Factory. Commissioner Gary Ball wants 2027 to be the decision year. The post Thompson Cigar Factory: Bartow commission backs market test, eyes 2027 decision first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com
Osceola QB Barnett valiant in Kowboys’ effort to make playoffs
Osceola senior Javontay Barnett was forced into starting at quarterback due to a multitude of Kowboys injuries in their 16-13 loss at Bartow Friday. His inexperience didn’t show. “I actually was nervous. I had to get past it,” Barnett said. “After the first snap, I was like, I know...
Polk County seeks resident input on high-speed rail station
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization is studying potential locations for high-speed passenger rail stations along Interstate 4.
Traffic Stop In Polk County Leads To Arrest Of Winter Haven Man In Months-Old...
Derek Edward Sasser WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Authorities arrested a 45-year-old Winter Haven man wanted...
Byron Donalds’ bus tour campaign stops in Bartow
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds brought his Defending the Florida Dream Bus Tour to the Polk County History Center in Bartow on Oct. 22. The post Byron Donalds’ bus tour campaign stops in Bartow first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com
Polk Supervisor of Elections Debunks Social Media Ballot Rumors
As early voters head to the polls, a picture has been making the rounds on social media claiming, “A very reliable good friend of mine just finished poll worker training, and they texted this to me … Your ballot will be disqualified if it is written on.”. LkldNow...
Three-Time Polk State Graduate to Be Featured in Documentary by Emmy Award-Winning Director
Polk State College graduate Alisha Hinton has found success as the owner of a business and a nonprofit, and she uses those platforms as a bridge to help others. People have taken notice. Hinton will be featured in a documentary filmed at the Polk County Jail, where she teaches incarcerated...
