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25 March 2026

2025

Winter Haven Apartment Fire Damages Four Units, One Hospitalized

Winter Haven, FL – Early this morning at approximately 5:09 a.m., the Winter Haven Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call…

Polk County Sheriff’s Charities Sponsors Free Turkey Giveaway on November 22, 2025

Polk Sheriff’s Charities is sponsoring a free turkey giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at three locations in Polk County.…

Polk County School Bus Struck by Vehicle on U.S. 27; One Student Hospitalized

Davenport, FL – A Polk County school bus was struck by a Lexus on U.S. Highway 27 at approximately 1:15…

Haines City Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Road Rage Incident

Haines City, FL – On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Haines City Police Department responded to…

Lakeland Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder

Bartow, FL – Polk County jury has convicted Kenneth Bowers of first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in connection with…

Winter Haven Opens Call for Mural Designs on Downtown Parking Garage

Winter Haven, FL — The City of Winter Haven has issued a call for artists and muralists to submit designs…

Lane Closure Scheduled on Thompson Nursery Road

Winter Haven, FL — The Polk County Roads & Drainage Division will close the westbound lane of Thompson Nursery Road…

Kamel Sisters Arrested for $2,500 Theft at Davenport Target

Davenport, FL – On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Target at 5000 Grandview Parkway…

32 Registered Sex Offenders Arrested During Polk County Halloween Checks

November 5, 2025 – Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted compliance checks on…

Disabled Man Robbed with Box Cutter in Auburndale; Suspect Arrested

Auburndale, FL – On Saturday, November 1st, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Crystle Renee Rodgers following the alleged…