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September 20, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
September 19, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
September 19, 2026
Covering Florida, News
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…
September 19, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
September 19, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
September 18, 2026
News, Polk County
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,…
September 18, 2026
News, Osceola County
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…
September 18, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
September 18, 2026
News, Osceola County
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…
September 18, 2026
News, Polk County
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…