Sweetwater Special Commission Meeting Set for April 2

The City of Sweetwater has scheduled a special commission meeting for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Hall chambers. The session will discuss the master development agreement with CR EI Development Company LLC for the Flagler Center mixed-use project. Residents are encouraged to attend for updates on this key local development.

May 13

Crossroads Village Center Breaks Ground Near The Roads

Construction has begun on the Crossroads Village Center in Polk County, bringing retail, dining, residential units and rooftop entertainment close to The Roads community. The development promises new shopping options including a Super Target in phase one, alongside hundreds of jobs amid Florida's economic pressures. Local residents stand to benefit from convenient grocery and dining access as foreclosure rates climb statewide.

May 13

Polk Commissioners OK School Tax Referendum for Nov. Ballot

Polk County commissioners have approved a one-mill property tax increase referendum for the November 2026 ballot to fund schools, projecting $76-82 million annually for teacher pay and programs. The measure, if passed, would cost The Roads homeowners about $260 yearly. Voters in The Roads and across Polk will decide its fate amid rising state education debates.

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Largo High Sets Class of 2026 Graduation for May 21 at Tropicana Field

Pinellas County Schools has scheduled Largo High School's Class of 2026 graduation for Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The event is one of several district ceremonies at the stadium, offering families a chance to celebrate amid rising graduation rates.

May 13

Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027

May 13

Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday

May 13

Tampa Man Freed from Jail After Guest House Demolition Pledge

May 13

SC Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh's Double Murder Convictions

The South Carolina Supreme Court has vacated Alex Murdaugh's life sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, citing jury tampering by a disgraced court clerk. The ruling, issued after months of deliberation, sends shockwaves through the Lowcountry and reignites a saga of scandal and bloodshed. Prosecutors must now decide whether to retry the once-powerful attorney.

May 13