Danny McAuliffeAugust 7, 2023
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Some local races, including for Supervisor of Elections, were previously nonpartisan.
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Danny McAuliffeAugust 7, 2023
Jacob OglesJuly 10, 2023
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Polk County Commissioner Neil Combee believes a 2019 court ruling impacts elections for all charter counties.
Jacob OglesFebruary 20, 2020
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He joins a list of Florida Democratic leaders backing New York billionaire.
Guest AuthorNovember 14, 2013
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The recent city elections in Lakeland appear to demonstrate the principle that if people are embarrassed or disgusted about something in their community, the guy at the top will get the ax, even if he’s not to blame. In the wake of an appalling string of scandals at the Lakeland Police Department this year – […]
Guest AuthorOctober 17, 20136min235
When it comes to law enforcement agencies, Polk County and its largest city, Lakeland, offer a study in contrasts. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd – despite his flair for publicity-seeking – is generally regarded as running a model department. The Lakeland Police Department hasn’t had the benefit of leadership of Judd’s caliber. Several years ago, […]