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4 November 2026

Omar Gonzalez

Multimedia Journalist
DeSantis Awards $276K for Agricultural Drone Education at Polk State
November 04, 2026 News, Polk County

DeSantis Awards $276K for Agricultural Drone Education at Polk State

LAKE WALES, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis visited Lake Wales Wednesday afternoon to announce $276,069 in grant funding for Polk…
Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss
November 03, 2026 News, Polk County

Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss

BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to a devastating residential fire Tuesday afternoon in the 1100 block…
Vehicle Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Kills Lakeland Man in Bradley Junction Crash
November 03, 2026 News, Polk County

Vehicle Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Kills Lakeland Man in Bradley Junction Crash

BRADLEY JUNCTION, FL — Sad news this morning out of Bradley Junction. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that…
Highlands County Schools Closed Tuesday; Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency
November 02, 2026 Highlands County, News

Highlands County Schools Closed Tuesday; Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL — Up north, students get snow days, but here in Florida, heavy rainfall and flooding are keeping…
Crews Battle Heavy Rain to Repair Sewage Spill in Davenport
November 02, 2026 News, Polk County

Crews Battle Heavy Rain to Repair Sewage Spill in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL — Polk County Utilities crews and contractors are working through stormy weather to repair an ongoing sewage spill…
New Kissimmee Mayor Vows to Restore Public Trust Following Espinosa’s Arrest
November 01, 2026 News, Polk County

New Kissimmee Mayor Vows to Restore Public Trust Following Espinosa’s Arrest

KISSIMMEE, FL – Kissimmee’s new mayor is looking to pick up the pieces and restore public confidence in city leadership…
Fatal Head-On Collision in Bradley Junction
October 31, 2026 News, Polk County

Fatal Head-On Collision in Bradley Junction

BRADLEY JUNCTION, FL — A head-on collision involving three vehicles Friday night in Bradley Junction claimed the life of a…
Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck
October 30, 2026 News, Polk County

Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck

LAKE WALES, FL – An Auburndale man who stepped out of his garbage truck to direct a motorist around his…
Two More Students Arrested After Teen Defending Girl From Carrot-Throwing Bullies Was Brutally Attacked
October 29, 2026 News, Osceola County

Two More Students Arrested After Teen Defending Girl From Carrot-Throwing Bullies Was Brutally Attacked

ST. CLOUD, FL — Two additional Harmony High School students have been arrested, bringing the total number of arrests to…
Davenport Man Crashes Into FHP Patrol Car, Seriously Injuring Trooper
October 28, 2026 News, Polk County

Davenport Man Crashes Into FHP Patrol Car, Seriously Injuring Trooper

BAY LAKE, FL — A 53-year-old Davenport man crashed into the back of a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle Tuesday night,…