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Osceola County Opens $12.2 Million Fire Station 83 in Poinciana

Osceola County Opens $12.2 Million Fire Station 83 in Poinciana

Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS (OSCFR) placed Fire Station 83 into service on February 4, 2026. The station is…
FWC Finalizes Wildlife Trapping; Annual Training and Reporting Now Required for Trappers

FWC Finalizes Wildlife Trapping; Annual Training and Reporting Now Required for Trappers

TALLAHASSEE, FL – At this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…
Lake Wales School Zone Speed Camera Grace Period Underway

Lake Wales School Zone Speed Camera Grace Period Underway

The City of Lake Wales has initiated a 30-day grace period for its automated speed enforcement cameras on eastbound and…
Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR 60 in Lake Wales

Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR 60 in Lake Wales

A multi-vehicle crash occurred on State Road 60 in unincorporated Lake Wales, resulting in four fatalities. The preliminary investigation by…
Florida FWC Removes Over 5,000 Invasive Green Iguanas During Cold Snap

Florida FWC Removes Over 5,000 Invasive Green Iguanas During Cold Snap

Tallahassee, Florida – February 4, 2026 – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today during its February…
Polk County Celebrates its 165th Anniversary

Polk County Celebrates its 165th Anniversary

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners and county leaders celebrated Polk County’s 165th anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 3 following…
Two Arrested in Kissimmee Sting: Illegal Alcohol Sales at Pa’ Pikar Lounge

Two Arrested in Kissimmee Sting: Illegal Alcohol Sales at Pa’ Pikar Lounge

KISSIMMEE, FL — The Kissimmee Police Department has arrested two individuals following a three-month investigation into illegal alcohol sales at…
Employee Identified via Company Shirt in Red Bull Cooler Theft Case

Employee Identified via Company Shirt in Red Bull Cooler Theft Case

Polk City, FL – A St. Augustine resident has been arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail after allegedly…
Florida Polytechnic University Ranked No. 9 in U.S. by TechGuide 2026

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…
No Cash Accepted at Polk County Campgrounds: Change Takes Effect March 1

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…