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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart
Listeria · United States

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

72% Center coverage: 202 sources
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said. See the Story
Florida Lawmakers Pass $115B Budget, End Session
Ron DeSantis · Miami

Florida Lawmakers Pass $115B Budget, End Session

69% Center coverage: 26 sources
One of the more-contentious Florida legislative sessions in recent history comes to a close.See the Story
64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd
Fentanyl · Polk County

64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd

64% Center coverage: 11 sources
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd spoke about a fentanyl drug trafficking investigation that involved two Mexican cartels, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Polk County detectives worked alongside investigators from: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Tampa and Phoenix offices U.S. Border Patrol Auburndale Police Department Office of the State Attorney 10th Judicial Ci…See the Story

'Family for Life': Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. Traded to Utah Jazz in NBA Draft

Coverage: 6 sources
BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) - The Utah Jazz just got some new fans in Polk County. "It was just exciting that we could be a part of it,” said Terrence McGriff, speaking from an airport on his way home from New York City. Largo woman watches as neighbor’s home takes flight during tornado McGriff was at the Barclays Center to watch one of his former star players see his dream come true. "With the 18th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Washington Wizar…Utah JazzSee the Story

Man Shot, Killed After Hitting Deputy with Two-by-Four, Polk Sheriff Says

74% Center coverage: 8 sources
Polk County deputies trying to handcuff a man in Frostproof shot and killed the man’s brother, who allegedly hit one of them on the head with a two-by-four, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.Florida, United States · FloridaSee the Story

Florida Leads US in Local Law Enforcement Agencies Partnering with ICE. Check Your County

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Look up your county in our interactive table to see if or what agreements your local law-enforcement agencies have with ICE.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · United StatesSee the Story

Lakeland Police Department to host controversial training program banned by 9 states

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Street Cop Training has been accused of teaching "unconstitutional policing tactics" and glorifying violence, according to one state report.United States · United StatesSee the Story

Can President Trump Use the Military to Enforce the Law? It's Complicated.

Coverage: 2 sources
The drafters of the U.S. Constitution were suspicious of standing armies and sought to limit the use of the military in civilian affairs.Donald Trump · United StatesSee the Story

68-Year-Old Hit and Killed on Lakeland Highway, Police Say

50% Center coverage: 4 sources
The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday in the 1300 block of U.S. 98 South near Bartow, police said.Tesla · LakelandSee the Story

Free speech or disruptive behavior? Lakeland's dilemma

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
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Polk County Construction Worker Kills Coworker with Skid Steer: PCSO

66% Center coverage: 6 sources
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.Europe · FloridaSee the Story

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