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17 April 2026

March 2026

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

$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…

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…

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…

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…