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Victim Identified in Auburndale Homicide Investigation

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…
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Lakeland Nightclub Shooting

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…
Chamber to Host 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Themed Wine & Cheese Event in Davenport

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…
Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026

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…
Burn Ban in Highlands County Extended Through May 5

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…
Bat Maternity Season Begins April 16 Across Florida

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…
Vietnam Veteran Fatally Shot by PCSO Deputies

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…
Driver Pulled From Retention Pond After Medical Emergency

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…
Fatal Crash on Interstate 4: 28-Year-Old Tampa Man Ejected in Rollover

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…
4-Year-Old Dies After Drowning in Kissimmee Community Pool

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…