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21 March 2026

2026

Winter Haven Responds to Attorney General’s Violation Notice

Dear Associate Deputy Attorney General Weilhammer: As you know from our prior informal electronic correspondence, we serve as City Attorneys…

Florida Attorney General Warns Winter Haven on Alleged Homeless Camping Violations

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter dated January 6, 2026, to Winter…

New I-4 Truck Parking Facility Coming Soon

PLANT CITY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation is constructing a new I-4 Truck Parking Facility along with roadway…

Sonny’s BBQ Suffers Heavy Damage in Early Morning Blaze

Statement From The Bartow Fire Department: Bartow Fire Deputy Chief Byron Moore At approximately 0615 this morning a 911 call…

Wauchula Woman, 43, Arrested for Sexual Activity with Family Teen Acquaintance

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE On January 5, 2026, PCSO detectives arrested 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula on charges related…

Brooklyn Man, 32, Dies from Severe Burns After Incident at Haines City High School

Polk County Sheriff’s Press Release:Man dies from serious burns during incident at Haines City High School Sunday evening A 32-year…

Wrong-Way Driver, 81, Dies in Head-On Collision In Lakeland

Lakeland Police Press Release:FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION LAKELAND, FL (January 5, 2026) – On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:26…

Passenger Ejected and Killed in Early Morning I-4 Rollover Crash

DOVER, FL —Monday, January 5, 2026 – The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a fatal single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate…

Suspect Severely Burned in Failed Arson Attempt at Haines City High School

Authorities are at the scene of a disturbance at Haines City High School, located near 2800 Hornet Dr, Haines City.…

Local Traffic Alert: Road Closure Extended on East Derby Avenue

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The full closure of East Derby Avenue between Jersey Road and Lake Jessie Drive has been…