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February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Polytechnic University Ranked No. 9 in U.S. by TechGuide 2026
Lakeland, FL – Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate data science program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation for 2026…
February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
No Cash Accepted at Polk County Campgrounds: Change Takes Effect March 1
The Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division has announced that cash payments will no longer be accepted at its…
February 03, 2026
News, Osceola County
Osceola County Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL – A jury found 56-year-old Kevin Walter Duda guilty of first-degree murder on January 29, 2026. Following…
February 03, 2026
News, Osceola County
Downtown Kissimmee Keeps Free Rides Rolling with Freebee Contract Renewal
The Kissimmee City Commission has approved the renewal of the City’s contract with Freebee, continuing the free, on-demand microtransit service…
Tampa Lyft Driver Charged with Battery by Strangulation After Attacking Female Passenger
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man following an incident during a Lyft ride. On October 8, 2025,…
February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge
Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Improper Cigarette Disposal Suspected in Deadly Lakeland Mobile Home Fire
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation on Scenic View Street in Lakeland, related to a structure…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Deputies Arrest Venezuelan National in Hit-and-Run Crash on Lake Wilson Road
DAVENPORT, FL — On January 30, 2026, a hit-and-run crash occurred in Polk County when a vehicle struck another from…
February 02, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only
TALLAHASSEE, FL —The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Jury Rejects ‘Stand Your Ground’ Claim, Convicts Auburndale Man of Second-Degree Murder
On October 11, 2023, at approximately 0845 hours, the Auburndale Police Department (APD) responded to the area of 217 Century…