Gary White

.@SWFWMD declares a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, imposes new water-use restrictions. Polk County residents can only water once a week between either 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.

Comedian John Oliver mentions Polk Sheriff Grady Judd in segment on "Last Week Tonight" about police stings. Spokesman for Judd says Oliver used 2014 clip from TV news report focused on other counties. Link to my story below ...

The Nectary in Lakeland has a new owner and a new name.

Gov. DeSantis ordered flags flown at half-staff Saturday at the Florida Capitol and in Winter Haven to honor Major Cody Khork, who was killed March 1 in a drone attack in Kuwait.

Former Lake Wales Mayor Eugene Fultz and first-time candidate Terri Awesome Miller are vying for an open seat on the City Commission after Robin Gibson chose not to seek reelection. Link below to my election overview ...

Lakeland, Haines City plan to continue using red-light cameras despite judge's ruling in Broward County challenge. Story below from @SaraWalshFL

Members of Congress are overwhelmingly rich. But just how rich are they? For Capitol Gains, @NOTUSreports dives into how lawmakers make their money — and explores how a group of mostly multimillionaires makes policy that affects millions. notus.org/capitol-gains

This obituary @theledger for Marcia Alley of Lakeland, mother of singer/actress Lindsey Alley Turvey, is poignant, informative and amusing. theledger.com/obituaries/psa…

Throngs of people turn out at multiple sites in Polk County to welcome home the remains of Major Cody Khork, who died in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait. Link to my story below ...

Awaiting arrival of plane carrying remains of Major Cody Khork at Lakeland Linder Airport.

One day after remarks on immigration draw national attention, Polk Sheriff Grady Judd clarifies that he still supports mass deportations for those with criminal records. Link to my story below ...

State Rep. Josie Tomkow was recently asked 5 times if she could vote for herself in next Tuesday's state Senate District 14 election. She declined to answer. ... More here ... The special election — and the possible fight after politi.co/4uxWC1V via @politico

NEW: FL lawmakers passed data center regulations aimed at protecting consumers against electricity price spikes + water scarcity. But the bill lacked its original ban on NDAs. Senators encouraged voters to pressure their local gov not to sign them. tampabay.com/news/environme…

Residents of Fort Meade, where a hyperscale data center is proposed, have complained about the secrecy surrounding the project.