2026
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Enters One-Day-Per-Week Watering Restrictions Amid Severe Drought
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has declared a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to dry…
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Feasts of Persia Announces Downtown Lakeland Expansion
LAKELAND, FL. — Feasts of Persia announced a new partnership with Yohansi Santana, owner of Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop,…
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Selection Committee Meeting Dates Rescheduled
BARTOW, FL — Two Selection Committee meetings for Request for Proposals for the Smith Lane Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station have…
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Address Potential Effects of Property Tax Changes
WINTER HAVEN, FL — In a letter dated January 2026, Winter Haven City Manager T. Michael Stavres outlined how property…
January 26, 2026
News, Polk County
20-Year-Old Driver Critically Injured in Rollover on Ranchland Acres Drive
Lakeland, FL – Sunday, January 25, 2026 – A single-vehicle ATV rollover occurred in unincorporated Polk County at approximately 4:45…
January 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Atala Counseling Enters New Growth Phase with Ownership Change
Atala Counseling, a mental health practice based in Lakeland, Florida’s Dixieland neighborhood, announced a leadership transition. Araceli Gauna-Scattolini has assumed…
January 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Southeastern University Alumna Aarushi Pratap Featured in Mattel’s Launch of First Autistic Barbie Doll
LAKELAND, FL– January 26, 2026 – Southeastern University (SEU) alumna Aarushi Pratap was featured in the launch of Mattel, Inc.’s…
January 26, 2026
Eye In The Sky News
Lake County Cold-Weather Shelter Information
LAKE COUNTY, FL – Lake County will operate a cold-weather shelter at LifePointe Church, 3551 E. Orange Ave. in Eustis,…
January 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Begins Milling and Repaving on Select Streets January 26
Winter Haven, Florida – January 26, 2026 – The City of Winter Haven has announced the start of milling and…
January 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Poinciana Man, 41, Killed in Motorcycle Crash On Ronald Reagan Parkway
A two vehicle crash occurred Saturday night, January 24, 2026 in northeast Polk County, and resulted in the death of…