2026
February 03, 2026
Covering Florida, Entertainment
Florida State Parks Go Free for Presidents Day Weekend: Feb. 13–16
TALLAHASSEE, FL – As the nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites residents…
February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge
Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Improper Cigarette Disposal Suspected in Deadly Lakeland Mobile Home Fire
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation on Scenic View Street in Lakeland, related to a structure…
February 02, 2026
Entertainment, Hillsborough County
Post Malone & Jelly Roll Announce ‘The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2’ Coming to Raymond James Stadium May 29
TAMPA, FL – Post Malone, the 9x diamond-certified global superstar, and Jelly Roll, the 3x GRAMMY award-winning entertainer, will return…
February 02, 2026
Entertainment, Hillsborough County
Publix to Sell Discounted Florida Strawberry Festival Tickets February 1–March 8, 2026: Adults $10, Kids $4
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced that discounted admission tickets for the 2026 event will be available for purchase starting February…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Deputies Arrest Venezuelan National in Hit-and-Run Crash on Lake Wilson Road
DAVENPORT, FL — On January 30, 2026, a hit-and-run crash occurred in Polk County when a vehicle struck another from…
February 02, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only
TALLAHASSEE, FL —The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver…
February 02, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road in Bartow to Close Overnight Feb. 4
A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4 for…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Jury Rejects ‘Stand Your Ground’ Claim, Convicts Auburndale Man of Second-Degree Murder
On October 11, 2023, at approximately 0845 hours, the Auburndale Police Department (APD) responded to the area of 217 Century…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Lakeland Extends Warnings for School Zone Speeders
Lakeland, Florida – January 30, 2026 – The City of Lakeland continues to activate its new school-zone speed enforcement cameras…