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March 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow to Celebrate 2nd Annual Jazz Day Party and Museum Tour on March 28
From the latest edition of the City of Bartow Week in Review, the weekly newsletter authored by Laurie Hayes, Director…
March 25, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
FWC Urges Residents to Prevent Bear Conflicts This Spring
TALLAHASSEE, FL — As spring arrives, Florida’s black bears are emerging from winter dens and becoming more active. The Florida…
March 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Lake Alfred Semi-Truck Crash: Driver Ejected as Freightliner Rolls Over
Lake Alfred, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted…
March 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Cat Dies in Eagle Lake Residential Fire
EAGLE LAKE, FL — On Monday, March 23, 2026, Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a residential structure…
March 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Bicyclist Critically Injured at US 92 and Bridgers Ave
AUBURNDALE, FL — On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 5:13 p.m., deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded…
March 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Hold Support Services Hiring Event on March 28
LAKELAND, FL – Orlando Health Watson Clinic will hold a hiring event focused on Support Services positions for the upcoming…
March 23, 2026
News, Polk County
47-Year-Old Woman Dies in Hwy 17 Motorcycle Crash in Winter haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – March 23, 2026 – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a…
March 23, 2026
News, Polk County
20-Year-Old Bartow Man Killed in Lake Wales Crash
LAKE WALES, FL – March 23, 2026 – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a…
March 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Regional Medical Center Appoints Experience Executive to Lead Operations
BARTOW, FL– Bartow Regional Medical Center Names New Director of Operations BARTOW, Fla. — Bartow Regional Medical Center has appointed…
March 22, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Brings 7-Day Urgent and Primary Care to Haines City
HAINES CITY, FL AdventHealth has opened new side-by-side locations for AdventHealth Centra Care and AdventHealth Primary Care+ on U.S. 27…