March 2026
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Lyft Driver Accidentally Drives Off with Toddler in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – A mother and her small child were safely reunited after the…
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Infant Found Unresponsive in Vehicle at Winter Haven Residence
Update: The Winter Haven Police Department has confirmed that a 1-year-old female who was found unresponsive in Winter Haven has…
March 31, 2026
Covering Florida, News
FWC Sets New Size, Bag Limits for Gulf Lane Snapper
New recreational fishing regulations for Gulf lane snapper will take effect April 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Two Arrested in Dundee After Reckless Chase and Crash into Polk County Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle
DUNDEE, FL – March 31, 2026 — Two individuals were arrested Monday night following a pursuit and crash involving a…
March 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Minute Maid Ramp Road Two Closure Extended Until May 8
DAVENPORT, FL – (March 30, 2026) — The closure of Minute Maid Ramp Road Two in Davenport has been extended…
March 30, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Ramp Closures at U.S. 98 Affect I-4 Westbound Access
LAKELAND, FL — Ongoing construction along Interstate 4 between Galloway Road and U.S. 98 will continue to impact traffic this…
March 30, 2026
News, Osceola County
$11 Million Westside Boulevard Extension Opens in Osceola County, Easing Traffic Congestion
Osceola County Celebrates Opening of Westside Boulevard ExtensionOsceola County, Florida – Osceola County officials, community partners, and residents gathered today…
March 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Detectives Arrest Suspect in Bartow Homicide Case
BARTOW, FL— Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside Bartow Police Department officers, have arrested a man in…
March 30, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Portion of Fitzgerald Road for Roadway Utility Project
LAKELAND, FL – Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland closed at 7 a.m. today for roadway utility lift station replacement work. A…
March 29, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Polk Launches Pickleball Tournament to Fund Breast Cancer Screening
The AdventHealth Polk Foundation has announced its inaugural “Paddles for a Purpose Pickleball Classic,” a community fundraiser supporting breast cancer…