January 2026
January 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Pigfest Kicks Off Tonight
LAKELAND, FL — The aroma of barbecue and the sound of live music return to Lakeland tonight as the 29th…
January 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven School Evacuated After Carbon Monoxide Alarm; 22 Students Taken to Hospital for Evaluation
Winter Haven Fire along with Polk County Fire Rescue are on scene of the Cypress Junction Montessori School after a…
January 23, 2026
Local Traffic, News
Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Set to Close Monday Night for Bridge Work
A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 for…
January 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Former Bartow Police Officer Charged After Allegedly Poisoning Girlfriend’s Dog
Tampa, FL – January 23, 2026 – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Edwin Campuzano, 22, a former Bartow…
January 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Warns Residents: Third-Party Mailers on Lead Pipes Are Not Official City Notices
Winter Haven, FL Thursday, January 22 2026 – The City of Winter Haven has released an update addressing recent third-party…
January 21, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Deceptive Pet Sales Cost State $25.1 Million Annually: Florida AG
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released an economic report on January 20, 2026, commissioned by the Office…
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Seven Local Leaders Appointed to New Bartow Police Citizen Advisory Board
Bartow, FL – January 21, 2026 – The City of Bartow Police Department hasselected seven individuals to serve on a…
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
ABC’s Shark Tank Episode Includes Pitch from Polk State College Alum
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 As a business owner, Polk State College graduateClay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new…
January 21, 2026
Entertainment
Disney Unveils Star-Studded Garden Rocks Lineup for 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is set to run from March 4 to June 1, 2026, transforming…
January 21, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Wednesday, January 20, 2026 — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the opening of 46 new criminal…