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April 09, 2026
News, Polk County
Victim Identified in Auburndale Homicide Investigation
AUBURNDALE, FL — The Auburndale Police Department has identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation that began on April…
April 09, 2026
News, Polk County
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Lakeland Nightclub Shooting
LAKELAND, FL- April 8, 2026 — A suspect in a fatal February shooting at a Lakeland nightclub has been taken…
April 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Chamber to Host 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Themed Wine & Cheese Event in Davenport
The Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Wine & Cheese Kentucky Derby-themed event on Saturday, May…
April 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026
WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as…
April 08, 2026
Highlands County, News
Burn Ban in Highlands County Extended Through May 5
SEBRING, FL — Highlands County officials have extended a countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2026, citing…
April 08, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Bat Maternity Season Begins April 16 Across Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents that bat maternity season in Florida begins April 16…
April 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Vietnam Veteran Fatally Shot by PCSO Deputies
LAKELAND, FL — April 7, 2026 – A 76-year-old Vietnam veteran was fatally shot by Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies…
April 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Driver Pulled From Retention Pond After Medical Emergency
Polk City, FL — Monday, April 6, 2026 – A driver suffered a medical emergency Monday afternoon near the intersection…
April 06, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Fatal Crash on Interstate 4: 28-Year-Old Tampa Man Ejected in Rollover
TAMPA, FL – April 6, 2026 – A 28-year-old Tampa man died early Monday morning after a single-vehicle crash on…
April 06, 2026
News, Osceola County
4-Year-Old Dies After Drowning in Kissimmee Community Pool
KISSIMMEE, FL – April 5, 2026 — Deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported drowning just…