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September 30, 2026
News, Polk County
12-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Near Lake Wales
LAKE WALES, FL — Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff plan to conduct a 12-acre prescribed burn Wednesday near…
September 30, 2026
Environment, Hillsborough County
WWE Holiday Tour Coming to Tampa in December
TAMPA, FL — WWE is bringing its 2026 Holiday Live Tour to Tampa this December, with a RAW/SmackDown event scheduled…
September 30, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Hospital Height Increase Approved in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — AdventHealth received approval Monday night to increase the maximum permitted height of a future hospital at…
September 29, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Introduces Newly Designed Driver License and ID Card
TALLAHASSEE, FL — The next time you renew or replace your Florida driver license, it may look a little different.…
September 29, 2026
News, Polk County
TJ Wiggins Found Guilty in 2020 Frostproof Triple Murder
BARTOW, FL — A Polk County jury has found Tony Lee “TJ” Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of…
September 29, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Solid Waste Disposal Fees Increasing Thursday
BARTOW, FL — Polk County will increase solid waste disposal fees starting Oct. 1. Garbage, along with construction and demolition…
September 29, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Poly Extends Six-Year Run as No. 1 Public College in the South
LAKELAND, FL — Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the No. 1 public college in the South for the sixth…
September 28, 2026
News, Polk County
Teen Girl Shot by Man Previously Trespassed From Winter Haven Property
WINTER HAVEN, FL — A 15-year-old girl was shot Sunday night after police say a 19-year-old man returned to a…
September 28, 2026
News, Polk County
SPCA Florida, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Team Up for $20 Dog Adoptions
LAKELAND, FL — SPCA Florida is teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to offer $20 adoptions for eligible large dogs…
September 28, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Missing Zephyrhills Boater Found Deceased
PALM HARBOR, FL — A missing Zephyrhills boater was found deceased Sunday morning in Lake Tarpon following a multi-day search…