Eye In The Sky News Staff
Your Eyes at the Scene-Polk County Breaking News
April 12, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: I-4 Eastbound Ramp Alignment to Open Near SR 33 on Tuesday
LAKELAND, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is advising motorists of an upcoming traffic pattern change at the…
April 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Nine Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on Interstate 4 Early Sunday Morning
LAKELAND, FL – Early Sunday morning at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol reported that a nine-vehicle crash occurred…
April 12, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Mulberry Driver Crosses Centerline, Killing 17-Year-Old: FHP Reports
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL– April 11, 2026 — A 17-year-old Seffner male has died following a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday night…
April 10, 2026
Hillsborough County, Local Traffic
Traffic Alert: Eastbound I-4 Entrance Ramp at Thonotosassa Road to Close Overnight
PLANT CITY, FL — The eastbound Interstate 4 entrance ramp from Thonotosassa Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday,…
April 10, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Lakeland Reports Brief Water Pressure Fluctuation, Service Restored
LAKELAND, FL – April 10, 2026 — At 9:18 a.m. on Friday, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department experienced…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Hardee County Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert on Peace River
HARDEE COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, which also oversees public health services for Hardee…
April 10, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Tampa Fire Rescue to Host Free Annual Open House
TAMPA, FL – April 10, 2026 — Tampa Fire Rescue invites the community to its Annual Open House on Saturday,…
April 10, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled on US 98 as Widening Project Continues
LAKELAND, FL — Periodic lane closures and flagging operations are scheduled along U.S. 98 between W. Socrum Loop Road and…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Lake County Burn Ban Lifted After Rainfall
LAKE COUNTY, FL – April 10, 2026 — Lake County’s countywide burn ban has expired and is no longer in…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
FWC Promotes Awareness of Threatened Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise…