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7 May 2026

2026

Traffic Alert: Short-Term Road Closures for Sewer Line Restoration

The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department is set to wrap up a major infrastructure upgrade with the final restoration…

Lakeland’s Black History Festival Returns to Jackson Park February 21

LAKELAND, FL – On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the City of Lakeland will kick off Black History Month celebrations with…

Lakeland Woman Arrested for Impersonating DCF Employee

A Lakeland woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Friday, February 13, 2026, after allegedly posing…

Two Brothers in Critical Condition After Late-Night Kissimmee Shooting

KISSIMMEE, FL – February 16, 2026 – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspect following a…

Four Teens Wounded in Orlando Shooting, One Critically Injured

ORLANDO, FL – On February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:52 p.m., officers from the Orlando Police Department responded to a…

Tampa Police Investigating Deadly Shooting on 3000-Block of W Spruce Street

Tampa Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened last night. On February 15th, 2026, officers were called to a…

Kissimmee Hosts Lunch and Learn

The City of Kissimmee’s February Lunch and Learn is titled “Your Guide to Development & Special Event Permits” and will provide a high-level…

Bartow High School Teacher Arrested After Backyard Burn Spiral into 5-Acre Brush Fire Amid County Ban

A backyard fire that grew out of control in Bartow on Sunday, February 15, 2026, led to the arrest of…

Traffic Alert: Road Closure Announced in Winter Haven for Infrastructure Repairs

Polk County officials have announced that portions of Avenue K Southwest and Sixth Street Southwest in Winter Haven will close…

400 Acres Burn Near State Road 60 in Lake Wales; 68 Acres in Davenport

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest…