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Polk County Suspends Burn Ban Through April 16 After Heavy Rain

BARTOW, FL (April 9, 2026) — Polk County has temporarily suspended its countywide burn ban, which had been in effect…

Victim Identified in Auburndale Homicide Investigation

AUBURNDALE, FL — The Auburndale Police Department has identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation that began on April…

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Lakeland Nightclub Shooting

LAKELAND, FL- April 8, 2026 — A suspect in a fatal February shooting at a Lakeland nightclub has been taken…

Chamber to Host 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Themed Wine & Cheese Event in Davenport

The Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Wine & Cheese Kentucky Derby-themed event on Saturday, May…

Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as…

Burn Ban in Highlands County Extended Through May 5

SEBRING, FL — Highlands County officials have extended a countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2026, citing…