In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
Category: Politics
Posted inEducation
Search Committee Recommends Kamoutsas for Polk State President
The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee has recommended a single finalist in its search for the college’s sixth president — Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s current commissioner of education.
Posted inPolitics
New Congressional Districts Shift Boundaries in Lakeland and Surrounding Areas
The new map puts the majority of Lakeland and Polk County within District 18, represented by Congressman Scott Franklin.
Posted inActivism
‘No Kings’ Rally Draws More Than 4,000
The peaceful protest on Saturday, March 28, included speakers and a march on to Lemon Street and back to the park.
Posted inPolitics
Hilary Holley Wins HD51 in Special Election
The Republican candidate defeated Democrat Edwin Pérez in the race.
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Northsiders: Learn More About District 51 Special Election Candidates
Hilary Holley and Edwin Pérez are on the ballot in District 51’s special election on Tuesday, March 24.
Posted inPolitics
Judd Recommends a Path for Undocumented Residents Not Breaking the Law
The Polk County sheriff clarifies comments made during a meeting of Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council.
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Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session Ends: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s Next?
The session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the bigger bills that passed and failed, and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions.
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Calling Northsiders: Register by Feb. 23 to Vote in March Special Election for the Florida House
District 51 will hold a special election on March 24 to fill a vacancy left when Josie Tomkow resigned in November.
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Lakeland Constituents Can Make Their Voices Heard During Canady’s Mobile Office Hours
Rep. Jennifer Canady and district staff will be available at the Lakeland Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month.
