Thursday

7 May 2026

2026

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…

3-Year-Old Injured in Accidental Shooting in Poinciana

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On April 9, 2026, at approximately 3:30 pm, a 3 1/2 -year-old child was…

Polk County Suspends Burn Ban Through April 16 After Heavy Rain

BARTOW, FL (April 9, 2026) — Polk County has temporarily suspended its countywide burn ban, which had been in effect…

Victim Identified in Auburndale Homicide Investigation

AUBURNDALE, FL — The Auburndale Police Department has identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation that began on April…

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Lakeland Nightclub Shooting

LAKELAND, FL- April 8, 2026 — A suspect in a fatal February shooting at a Lakeland nightclub has been taken…

Chamber to Host 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Themed Wine & Cheese Event in Davenport

The Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Wine & Cheese Kentucky Derby-themed event on Saturday, May…

Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as…

Burn Ban in Highlands County Extended Through May 5

SEBRING, FL — Highlands County officials have extended a countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2026, citing…

Bat Maternity Season Begins April 16 Across Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents that bat maternity season in Florida begins April 16…

Vietnam Veteran Fatally Shot by PCSO Deputies

LAKELAND, FL — April 7, 2026 – A 76-year-old Vietnam veteran was fatally shot by Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies…