2026
March 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Plant City Man, 29, Killed in Motorcycle Crash on County Line Road
LAKELAND, FL – A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City was killed in a crash on Saturday night, March 7, 2026.…
March 07, 2026
Environment, Polk County
Lakeland Electric, Williams Break Ground on New 74.8-Megawatt Solar Project
LAKELAND, FL– March 5, 2026 – Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, joined officials from Lakeland Electric and the City of…
March 07, 2026
Covering Florida, News
FHP Trooper Stabbed by Wrong-Way Driver in Miami
MIAMI, FL – Early this morning, Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at approximately 5:30am, State Troopers responded to reports of a…
March 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk State Freshmen Dailey and McCray Named All-Citrus Conference Second Team
Polk State College men’s basketball players Eric Dailey and Isaiah McCray have been named to the All-Citrus Conference Second Team,…
March 07, 2026
News, Osceola County
Retired Puerto Rico Police Officer Arrested for Impersonating Law Enforcement
KISSIMMEE, FL- On March 5, 2026, just after 7:00 p.m., Osceola County deputies responded to Simpson Road following reports of…
March 07, 2026
News
US Oil Prices Reach Biggest Weekly Surge Since 1985
The Strait of Hormuz, situated between Iran to the north and Oman to the south, serves as the narrow maritime…
March 07, 2026
News, Osceola County
Kissimmee Police Lieutenant Arrested
KISSIMMEE, FL— Kissimmee Police Department Lieutenant Lacey Santone was arrested on March 5, 2026, and charged with two computer-related crimes…
March 07, 2026
Hillsborough County, Local Traffic
$8 Million SR 39/Trapnell Road Upgrade Enters Next Phase in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun the next phase of construction on State Road…
March 07, 2026
Entertainment, Environment
FWC Urges Floridians to Prepare for Busy Wildlife Season
Springtime means Florida’s wildlife is stirring. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares seasonal tips to reduce conflicts…
March 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Babson Park Man, 77, Killed Crossing I-4 Onramp from US 27 in Polk County
A pedestrian was killed Friday evening, March 6, 2026, as he was crossing an onramp from US 27 to I-4…