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April 2026

Traffic Alert: I-4 Eastbound Ramp Alignment to Open Near SR 33 on Tuesday

LAKELAND, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is advising motorists of an upcoming traffic pattern change at the…

Nine Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on Interstate 4 Early Sunday Morning

LAKELAND, FL – Early Sunday morning at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol reported that a nine-vehicle crash occurred…

Mulberry Driver Crosses Centerline, Killing 17-Year-Old: FHP Reports

UPDATE: May 7, 2026: A St. Petersburg man has been arrested in connection to a fatal multi-vehicle crash that killed…

Traffic Alert: Eastbound I-4 Entrance Ramp at Thonotosassa Road to Close Overnight

PLANT CITY, FL — The eastbound Interstate 4 entrance ramp from Thonotosassa Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday,…

City of Lakeland Reports Brief Water Pressure Fluctuation, Service Restored

LAKELAND, FL – April 10, 2026 — At 9:18 a.m. on Friday, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department experienced…

Hardee County Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert on Peace River

HARDEE COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, which also oversees public health services for Hardee…

Tampa Fire Rescue to Host Free Annual Open House

TAMPA, FL – April 10, 2026 — Tampa Fire Rescue invites the community to its Annual Open House on Saturday,…

Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled on US 98 as Widening Project Continues

LAKELAND, FL — Periodic lane closures and flagging operations are scheduled along U.S. 98 between W. Socrum Loop Road and…

Lake County Burn Ban Lifted After Rainfall

LAKE COUNTY, FL – April 10, 2026 — Lake County’s countywide burn ban has expired and is no longer in…

FWC Promotes Awareness of Threatened Gopher Tortoises

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise…