2026
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Seven Local Leaders Appointed to New Bartow Police Citizen Advisory Board
Bartow, FL – January 21, 2026 – The City of Bartow Police Department hasselected seven individuals to serve on a…
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
ABC’s Shark Tank Episode Includes Pitch from Polk State College Alum
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 As a business owner, Polk State College graduateClay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new…
January 21, 2026
Entertainment
Disney Unveils Star-Studded Garden Rocks Lineup for 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is set to run from March 4 to June 1, 2026, transforming…
January 21, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Attorney General Escalates Marijuana Petition Probe
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Wednesday, January 20, 2026 — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the opening of 46 new criminal…
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Polytechnic University Partners with ITS Korea
LAKELAND, FL – Florida Polytechnic University has entered into a formal research partnership with ITS Korea, the Intelligent Transport Society…
January 20, 2026
News, Osceola County
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Arrest: Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
KISSIMMEE, FL – January 20, 2026 – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit arrested Steven…
January 20, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Breaks Ground on New Emergency Room in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, FL— AdventHealth has broken ground on the AdventHealth Auburndale ER, located at 1052 U.S. Highway 92 West in Auburndale.…
January 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Seeks District 5 Resident to Serve on Industrial Development Authority
Polk County is seeking a resident who currently resides in Polk County Commission District 5 to serve as a member…
January 20, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Employee Arrested for Trading Child Exploitation Videos
Cyber Crimes Unit detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Adrian Sanchez of Ft. Meade, a CT Tech…
January 20, 2026
Eye In The Sky News, Polk County
Jarrett-Gordon Ford Dealership Blaze: 20 Vehicles Involved, Highway 17 Closed Until Afternoon
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at approximately 10:40 a.m., crews from theWinter Haven Fire Department along with Polk County Fire…