Page 6 - Neil Combee News Today

Your day is better when you start it with a first read on what's happening in Florida politics.

County Manager Bill Beasley said an option is for the county to stop relying on outside companies and consider handling the operation itself.

Sen. Ben Albritton is scheduled to serve as Florida Senate president for the 2024-2026 term.

After putting FCC Environmental notice for failing to collect garbage on schedule, Polk commissioners voiced satisfaction with the companys progress.

Florida politics and Sunburn — perfect together.

Lakeland Regional Health is participating in an national study to test the effectiveness of ivermectin against COVID-19.

Frostproof, Florida - Last week we reported the story about Polk County Fire Rescue Captain Jerry Riner who was suspended for working for both the Polk County Fire Rescue Department and also working with the Frostproof Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Chief. This is a violation of a policy that…

Absent a county budgetary commitment, some city officials say theyre willing to dedicate more tax dollars if it means getting this initiative done.

On Tuesday, the county commission will vote on whether to allocate $2.5 million from the general budget toward the development of business incubators.

Join us for the Chamber's 34th Annual Pig Roast & Political Rally. Friday, August 12, 2016, 6 p.m. at the Lake Eva Event Center. Meet and mingle with Incumbents and Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices. The event will feature a fabulous dinner catered by John Michael…