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June 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Seven Teens Arrested After Allegedly Robbing Man Walking Home From Work in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – Seven teenagers were arrested following an armed robbery Sunday night in Winter Haven after investigators say…
June 22, 2026
News, Polk County
NBA Champion Dennis Hopson Named First Head Coach of Florida Poly Men’s Basketball
LAKELAND, FL — Florida Polytechnic University has named former NBA champion Dennis Hopson as the inaugural head coach of its…
June 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Woman Accused of Misusing 911 Found With 28 Baggies of Fentanyl at Polk Jail
LAKELAND, FL — A Lake Wales woman was arrested after allegedly misusing the 911 emergency system and was later found…
June 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Scott Lowery Named Director of Polk County Real Estate Services Division
Bartow, FL – County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Scott Lowery as the next director of the Polk County Real Estate…
June 19, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Fatal State Road 60 Crash Leaves Two Women Dead in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL – Two women were killed and two others suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon…
June 18, 2026
News, Polk County
Avelo Opens Booking Through March 2027, Fares Start at $39 One-Way
Avelo Airlines has extended its Central Florida flight schedule through March 2, 2027, allowing travelers to begin planning winter and…
June 18, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
Death Investigation Underway After Brandon Shooting
Update: (June 20, 2026) The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of those involved in the death investigation…
June 17, 2026
News, Polk County
Watson Clinic Opens 80,000-Square-Foot Parkway Medical Center in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Watson Clinic officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center this week…
June 17, 2026
News, Polk County
Burn Ban Lifted Across Polk County After Drought Conditions Improve
Polk County has officially repealed the burn ban that had been in effect since May 5, citing improving weather conditions…
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Completes $8.17 Million Flood Mitigation Project in Imperial Lakes
MULBERRY, FL – Polk County has completed an $8.17 million drainage improvement project in the Imperial Lakes community in Mulberry,…