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October 14, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Narrow, Congested County Road 557 Set for $90 Million Widening Project
POLK CITY, FL — After years of residents calling for improvements, Polk County is moving forward with a $90 million…
October 14, 2026
News, Polk County
$4.8 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Winter Haven Regional Airport
WINTER HAVEN, FL — During Monday’s Winter Haven City Commission meeting on October 12, commissioners moved forward with two major…
October 13, 2026
News, Polk County
19 Polk County Schools Under Review as District Considers Rezoning
BARTOW, FL — Polk County Public Schools is considering changes to middle school attendance boundaries across the county, with 19…
October 13, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Brevard County Deputy Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on I-95
TITUSVILLE, FL — A Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputy, identified as 55-year-old Senior Homicide Agent Kevin Morris, was killed Saturday…
October 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Free Manufacturing Training at Polk State College
BARTOW, FL — Have you ever considered a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing? Polk State College is now offering its…
October 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow & Fort Meade Electric Crews Join Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts
BARTOW, FL — Seven members of Bartow Electric, along with two additional lineworkers from the City of Fort Meade, have…
October 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Deputies Reassigned to Harder-Hit Areas of Florida Panhandle
DESTIN, FL — Our heroes at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are being reassigned to Santa Rosa County to continue…
October 12, 2026
News, Polk County
SPCA Florida to Host Pet Adoption Event at Lakeland Hyundai Saturday
LAKELAND, FL — SPCA Florida is partnering with Lakeland Hyundai–Lakeland Automall to host a pet adoption event on Saturday, October…
October 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Firefighters Deploy to Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Isaias
HAINES CITY, FL – Three members of the Haines City Fire Department deployed to Florida’s Panhandle on Sunday, October 11,…
October 11, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Winter Haven Man Arrested Following Vehicle Chase in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL — Zachary Brooks, 26, of Winter Haven, was arrested Saturday, October 10, after allegedly stealing a vehicle…