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April 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland High School Police Academy is Back!
LAKELAND, FL – The Lakeland Police Department is looking for eager and excited teens who are interested in learning more…
April 04, 2026
News, Osceola County
Father with Dementia Shoots Son at Kissimmee Home
KISSIMMEE, FL – Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday, April 3, at a residence in…
April 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Police Respond to Fatal Shooting Incident
Haines City Police Department is investigating a late-night homicide that occurred Friday, April 3, in Haines City. According to police,…
April 04, 2026
Covering Florida, News
FWC Warns Against Unpermitted Watercraft Rentals
With spring underway and summer approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors to…
April 03, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Bartow Recognizes Worker for Outstanding Service
From the latest edition of the City of Bartow Week in Review, the weekly newsletter authored by Laurie Hayes, Director…
April 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Avelo Airlines Marks 300,000 Passengers Flown from Lakeland International Airport
LAKELAND, FL – Avelo Airlines announced it has carried 300,000 passengers on over 2,000 flights from Lakeland International Airport (LAL)…
April 03, 2026
Highlands County, News
Overnight Hotel Fire in Avon Park Kills Two
AVON PARK, FL — Two people died early Friday morning in a hotel fire in Avon Park, according to authorities.…
April 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Schools Maintain Same Start Times for 2026-27
Polk County Public Schools reminds families that there will be no districtwide alterations to school start times for the upcoming…
April 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Second Rabies Case Reported in Polk County in Two Weeks
Polk County officials have confirmed a second rabies case for 2026, less than two weeks after the first case was…
April 02, 2026
News
Amazon Announces 3.5% Fuel and Logistics Surcharge for Sellers Starting April 17
SEATTLE, WA — Amazon has announced a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees, set…