The six-year city commissioner is first to announce for the city of Lakeland’s top elected position.
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Franklin Defends Huge Job Cuts at VA
The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs ‘can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care.’
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Melony Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards
Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the Florida House.
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Election Day Runs Fairly Smoothly for Lakeland Voters
A detour stymied some voters near Lake Bonny, but there were no technical glitches or disturbances reported.
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Election Results: November 2024
Check back for live election results: Polk and Florida races and national roundups.
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Florida Voters Reject Measures to Protect Abortion Rights and Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The two measures failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass.
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Florida Republican Rick Scott Wins a Second Term in the U.S. Senate
Next, Scott hopes to position himself to succeed Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber’s GOP leader.
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Polls Open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Polk Turnout Was 51% Before Election Day
If you haven’t voted yet, here is what you need to know about voting and what you’ll see on the ballot.
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Florida Will Vote on Marijuana, Abortion in an Election That Will Test GOP’s Dominance
Democrats hope enthusiasm for amendments will flip enough legislative seats to end the Republicans’ supermajority.
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Sheriff Judd Faces a Challenger Who’s Seen the Other Side of Law Enforcement
The Republican incumbent faces a re-election challenge from a Frostproof contractor who has a criminal record.