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10-Acre Brush Fire in Lithia Leaves One Civilian in Critical Condition

10-Acre Brush Fire in Lithia Leaves One Civilian in Critical Condition

LITHIA, FL — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a 10-acre brush fire Friday afternoon in Lithia that left one…
Suncoast Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Support Polk County Schools and Students

Suncoast Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Support Polk County Schools and Students

Suncoast Credit Union has invested $50,000 into educational programs across Polk County through the Polk Education Foundation, providing funding for…
New $5.8 Million 9-Unit Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Coming to Kissimmee

New $5.8 Million 9-Unit Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Coming to Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, FL — Osceola County officials and community partners gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Las Margaritas, a…
Five Students Detained After Report of Fake Gun Pointed at Pedestrian

Five Students Detained After Report of Fake Gun Pointed at Pedestrian

SEBRING, FL— The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Sebring Police Department, and The School Board of Highlands County are warning students…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ends 33-Year Jail Healthcare Agreement

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ends 33-Year Jail Healthcare Agreement

BARTOW, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has terminated its healthcare services agreement with longtime jail medical provider YesCare…
Fatal Crash Investigation Underway After Truck Strikes Tree in Lakeland

Fatal Crash Investigation Underway After Truck Strikes Tree in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. — A driver was killed Thursday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ariana Street in Lakeland, according to…
Lake Hollingsworth Water Sampling Begins Following Reports of Dead Fish

Lake Hollingsworth Water Sampling Begins Following Reports of Dead Fish

LAKELAND, FL — The City of Lakeland announced Wednesday that water sampling has begun at Lake Hollingsworth following reports of…
Polk County Schools Invites Community Members to Join Advisory Council

Polk County Schools Invites Community Members to Join Advisory Council

Polk County Public Schools is accepting nominations for its District Advisory Council (DAC), giving community members an opportunity to become…
New FWC Rules Increase Oversight of Marine Species

New FWC Rules Increase Oversight of Marine Species

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved final changes to its Marine Special Activity License program aimed at…
Florida Forest Industry Supports More Than 103,000 Jobs, UF Study Finds

Florida Forest Industry Supports More Than 103,000 Jobs, UF Study Finds

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study shows Florida’s forest industry supported…