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April 12, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Mulberry Driver Crosses Centerline, Killing 17-Year-Old: FHP Reports
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL– April 11, 2026 — A 17-year-old Seffner male has died following a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday night…
April 10, 2026
Hillsborough County, Local Traffic
Traffic Alert: Eastbound I-4 Entrance Ramp at Thonotosassa Road to Close Overnight
PLANT CITY, FL — The eastbound Interstate 4 entrance ramp from Thonotosassa Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday,…
April 10, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Lakeland Reports Brief Water Pressure Fluctuation, Service Restored
LAKELAND, FL – April 10, 2026 — At 9:18 a.m. on Friday, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department experienced…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
Hardee County Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert on Peace River
HARDEE COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, which also oversees public health services for Hardee…
April 10, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Tampa Fire Rescue to Host Free Annual Open House
TAMPA, FL – April 10, 2026 — Tampa Fire Rescue invites the community to its Annual Open House on Saturday,…
April 10, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled on US 98 as Widening Project Continues
LAKELAND, FL — Periodic lane closures and flagging operations are scheduled along U.S. 98 between W. Socrum Loop Road and…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Lake County Burn Ban Lifted After Rainfall
LAKE COUNTY, FL – April 10, 2026 — Lake County’s countywide burn ban has expired and is no longer in…
April 10, 2026
Covering Florida, Environment
FWC Promotes Awareness of Threatened Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise…
April 10, 2026
News, Osceola County
3-Year-Old Injured in Accidental Shooting in Poinciana
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On April 9, 2026, at approximately 3:30 pm, a 3 1/2 -year-old child was…
April 09, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Suspends Burn Ban Through April 16 After Heavy Rain
BARTOW, FL (April 9, 2026) — Polk County has temporarily suspended its countywide burn ban, which had been in effect…