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Your Eyes at the Scene-Polk County Breaking News
May 18, 2026
News, Polk County
42-Year-Old Winter Haven Man Dies in Fatal Polk Parkway Crash
LAKELAND, FL — A 42-year-old Winter Haven man was killed this morning (May 18) in a three-vehicle crash on the…
May 18, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Pearce Road in Auburndale Closed for TECO Utility Work
AUBURNDALE, FL — A portion of Pearce Road in Auburndale closed to through traffic this morning as crews began underground…
May 17, 2026
News, Polk County
Two Killed in Davenport Crash on U.S. Highway 27
DAVENPORT, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Davenport early…
May 16, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
10-Acre Brush Fire in Lithia Leaves One Civilian in Critical Condition
LITHIA, FL — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a 10-acre brush fire Friday afternoon in Lithia that left one…
May 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Suncoast Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Support Polk County Schools and Students
Suncoast Credit Union has invested $50,000 into educational programs across Polk County through the Polk Education Foundation, providing funding for…
May 14, 2026
News, Osceola County
New $5.8 Million 9-Unit Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Coming to Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, FL — Osceola County officials and community partners gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Las Margaritas, a…
May 14, 2026
Highlands County, News
Five Students Detained After Report of Fake Gun Pointed at Pedestrian
SEBRING, FL— The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Sebring Police Department, and The School Board of Highlands County are warning students…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ends 33-Year Jail Healthcare Agreement
BARTOW, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has terminated its healthcare services agreement with longtime jail medical provider YesCare…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Crash Investigation Underway After Truck Strikes Tree in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. — A driver was killed Thursday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ariana Street in Lakeland, according to…
May 13, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Polk County Railroad Crossing Striping Project Underway Across 10 Locations
BARTOW, FL — Crews have begun removing and replacing safety striping at 10 railroad crossing locations across Polk County as…