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September 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Woman Woman Mistakes Rabid Bat for Mouse
WINTER HAVEN, FL — A woman picking up what she thought was a mouse in her yard resulted in the…
September 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Child Run Over by Riding Lawn Mower in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, FL — A child was run over by a riding lawn mower in a horrific accident Wednesday afternoon in…
September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
$100 Speeding Citations Coming to Horizons Elementary School Zone
DAVENPORT, FL — A speed study at Horizons Elementary School recorded nearly 200 vehicles traveling more than 10 mph above…
September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Home Struck by Lightning, Sparking Attic Fire
AUBURNDALE, FL — A home in Auburndale was struck by lightning Monday night, sparking an attic fire that left the…
September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Mother Charged With Adultery After Affair With Adult Son
LAKELAND, FL — Polk County has no shortage of unusual arrests, but this one may be in a category of…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by Ford Ranger in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A bicyclist has died following a crash on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland three days ago, according to…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
DeSantis Visits Lakeland to Announce Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
LAKELAND, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Lakeland Monday morning, where he announced the return of Florida’s Second Amendment…
September 14, 2026
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Davenport Driver Strikes, Kills Pedestrian in Lake County Crosswalk: FHP
CLERMONT, FL — A Monday morning crash in Lake County left a pedestrian deceased after he was struck by a…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Man Crashes Into Barrier While Applying Deodorant: FHP
Auburndale Man Crashes on Polk Parkway While Applying Deodorant: FHP WINTER HAVEN, FL — Talk about needing a pit stop.…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk State College Names Dr. Kevin O’Farrell Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
LAKELAND, FL — Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joined Polk State College on Monday as its new Executive Vice President of Workforce…