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Two Dead Following Head-On Collision in Davenport

Two Dead Following Head-On Collision in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL — A head-on collision just before midnight Saturday night on US-17/92 left two people deceased and two others…
Emu Takes a Stroll Along Polk Parkway, FHP Troopers Respond

Emu Takes a Stroll Along Polk Parkway, FHP Troopers Respond

AUBURNDALE, FL — Australian emu found itself wandering along the Polk Parkway Saturday morning, prompting Florida Highway Patrol troopers to…
16-Year-Old Angler Lands Record 3.02-Pound Jaguar Guapote in Florida

16-Year-Old Angler Lands Record 3.02-Pound Jaguar Guapote in Florida

MIAMI, FL — A 3.02-pound, 16-inch jaguar guapote caught by a 16-year-old Miami angler has been certified as a new…
Polk State Partners With Florida Department of Education on Cybersecurity Apprenticeship

Polk State Partners With Florida Department of Education on Cybersecurity Apprenticeship

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Ethical hacking, computer forensics and system security will be among the skills taught to apprentices as…
Polk County Mosquito Control Staff Monitoring Dengue Fever Outbreak

Polk County Mosquito Control Staff Monitoring Dengue Fever Outbreak

BARTOW, FL – Following the news of local dengue fever cases in neighboring counties, Polk County Mosquito Control staff are…
77 Grams of Cannabis Removed From Winter Haven Streets

77 Grams of Cannabis Removed From Winter Haven Streets

WINTER HAVEN, FL — More than 77 grams of cannabis were removed from the streets of Winter Haven this week,…
Kissimmee Mother Gave Two Autistic Sons Fatal Doses of Medication

Kissimmee Mother Gave Two Autistic Sons Fatal Doses of Medication

KISSIMMEE, FL — A 68-year-old mother was arrested after investigators said she admitted to intentionally overdosing her two severely autistic…
Winter Haven Commissioners Vote 3-2 to Increase Their Own Pay

Winter Haven Commissioners Vote 3-2 to Increase Their Own Pay

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven city commissioners approved an increase in their compensation in a 3-2 vote during the…
Couple Tied Up, Beaten With Metal Bar During Money Dispute at Kissimmee Motel

Couple Tied Up, Beaten With Metal Bar During Money Dispute at Kissimmee Motel

KISSIMMEE, FL — Disturbing details have been released after a money dispute allegedly led to a man and woman being…
Teen Riding Electric Scooter Fatally Struck on U.S. 27 in Davenport

Teen Riding Electric Scooter Fatally Struck on U.S. 27 in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL —Tragic news is coming out of Davenport this morning after a 14-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was…