Wednesday

4 November 2026

Omar Gonzalez

Multimedia Journalist
Winter Haven Considers $52K AI System for Water Department Customer Service
October 17, 2026 News, Polk County

Winter Haven Considers $52K AI System for Water Department Customer Service

WINTER HAVEN, FL – The City of Winter Haven is considering spending up to $52,052 to introduce artificial intelligence technology…
63-Year-Old Pilot Killed After Mosquito Control Helicopter Strikes Radio Tower
October 16, 2026 Covering Florida, News

63-Year-Old Pilot Killed After Mosquito Control Helicopter Strikes Radio Tower

MYAKKA CITY, FL — Sad news coming out of Manatee County this morning after a 63-year-old helicopter pilot was killed…
200 Workers Facing Layoffs as Mosaic Shuts Down South Fort Meade Facility
October 15, 2026 News, Polk County

200 Workers Facing Layoffs as Mosaic Shuts Down South Fort Meade Facility

FORTMEADE, FL — Nearly 200 workers are facing an uncertain future as Mosaic prepares to lay off employees at its…
Narrow, Congested County Road 557 Set for $90 Million Widening Project
October 14, 2026 Local Traffic, Polk County

Narrow, Congested County Road 557 Set for $90 Million Widening Project

POLK CITY, FL — After years of residents calling for improvements, Polk County is moving forward with a $90 million…
$4.8 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Winter Haven Regional Airport
October 14, 2026 News, Polk County

$4.8 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Winter Haven Regional Airport

WINTER HAVEN, FL — During Monday’s Winter Haven City Commission meeting on October 12, commissioners moved forward with two major…
Free Manufacturing Training at Polk State College
October 13, 2026 News, Polk County

Free Manufacturing Training at Polk State College

BARTOW, FL — Have you ever considered a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing? Polk State College is now offering its…
Polk County Deputies Reassigned to Harder-Hit Areas of Florida Panhandle
October 12, 2026 News, Polk County

Polk County Deputies Reassigned to Harder-Hit Areas of Florida Panhandle

DESTIN, FL — Our heroes at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are being reassigned to Santa Rosa County to continue…
SPCA Florida to Host Pet Adoption Event at Lakeland Hyundai Saturday
October 12, 2026 News, Polk County

SPCA Florida to Host Pet Adoption Event at Lakeland Hyundai Saturday

LAKELAND, FL — SPCA Florida is partnering with Lakeland Hyundai–Lakeland Automall to host a pet adoption event on Saturday, October…
Tree Falls on Deputy During Hurricane Isaias
October 11, 2026 Covering Florida, News

Tree Falls on Deputy During Hurricane Isaias

DALE COUNTY, Ala – A Dale County sheriff’s deputy in Alabama sustained minor injuries after a tree fell onto a…
Loaded Handgun Found in Student Desk at Lakeland High School
October 11, 2026 News, Polk County

Loaded Handgun Found in Student Desk at Lakeland High School

LAKELAND, FL –A loaded 9mm handgun was discovered concealed beneath papers in a desk inside a classroom at Lakeland High…