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September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Home Struck by Lightning, Sparking Attic Fire
AUBURNDALE, FL — A home in Auburndale was struck by lightning Monday night, sparking an attic fire that left the…
September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Mother Charged With Adultery After Affair With Adult Son
LAKELAND, FL — Polk County has no shortage of unusual arrests, but this one may be in a category of…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by Ford Ranger in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A bicyclist has died following a crash on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland three days ago, according to…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
DeSantis Visits Lakeland to Announce Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
LAKELAND, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Lakeland Monday morning, where he announced the return of Florida’s Second Amendment…
September 14, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Davenport Driver Strikes, Kills Pedestrian in Lake County Crosswalk: FHP
CLERMONT, FL — A Monday morning crash in Lake County left a pedestrian deceased after he was struck by a…
September 14, 2026
Hillsborough County, Local Traffic
Interstate 4 Ramp to County Line Road Closing Monday Night
PLANT CITY, FL — The westbound Interstate 4 ramp (Exit 25) to County Line Road will temporarily close Monday night…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Man Crashes Into Barrier While Applying Deodorant: FHP
Auburndale Man Crashes on Polk Parkway While Applying Deodorant: FHP WINTER HAVEN, FL — Talk about needing a pit stop.…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk State College Names Dr. Kevin O’Farrell Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
LAKELAND, FL — Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joined Polk State College on Monday as its new Executive Vice President of Workforce…
September 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk School Tax Referendum Could Generate $80 Million Annually, Fund Employee Raises
LAKELAND, FL — Polk County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1.0-mill property tax increase that supporters…
September 13, 2026
Entertainment, Polk County
Rainbow Roots Festival to Bring Arts, History and Entertainment to Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — The Rainbow Roots Festival is returning to Lakeland for its second year on Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing…