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FBI Involved as Lakeland Authorities Investigate Suspicious Package; All Clear

FBI Involved as Lakeland Authorities Investigate Suspicious Package; All Clear

LAKELAND, FL — A report of a suspicious package at the Publix cooperate office prompted a swift and coordinated response…
Brush Fire Rapidly Engulfs Home in Lakeland; Retired Firefighter Injured

Brush Fire Rapidly Engulfs Home in Lakeland; Retired Firefighter Injured

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a small brush fire that quickly spread to several structures in Lakeland…
Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Seasonal Flights from Lakeland to Detroit and Restores Atlanta Service

Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Seasonal Flights from Lakeland to Detroit and Restores Atlanta Service

LAKELAND, FL — February 11, 2026 — Avelo Airlines has launched new passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), adding…
Six Charged in Major Florida Cargo Theft Ring Causing Nearly $7.8 Million in Losses

Six Charged in Major Florida Cargo Theft Ring Causing Nearly $7.8 Million in Losses

ORLANDO, FL— Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against six individuals for their roles…
Mulberry Man Dies After Suburban Flips, Ejects Driver in Dump Truck Collision

Mulberry Man Dies After Suburban Flips, Ejects Driver in Dump Truck Collision

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one of the…
Bomb Squad Safely Removes Land Mine Turned In to Auburndale Police

Bomb Squad Safely Removes Land Mine Turned In to Auburndale Police

Auburndale, Florida – February 12, 2026 — Authorities in Auburndale have declared the area safe following the safe removal of…
Jewett Middle Academy Captures First Place at Polk County MathCounts  Competition

Jewett Middle Academy Captures First Place at Polk County MathCounts Competition

The Jewett Middle Academy team placed first at the Ridge Chapter MathCounts competition. The event occurred last Saturday at All…
Crime Down 12.79% in 2025 – Hillsborough County Marks Fourth Consecutive Drop

Crime Down 12.79% in 2025 – Hillsborough County Marks Fourth Consecutive Drop

For the fourth year in a row, crime in Hillsborough County is down, marking a historic and sustained reduction that…
Honduran National Charged with 18 Felonies After Attempting to Meet Minor

Honduran National Charged with 18 Felonies After Attempting to Meet Minor

AUBURNDALE, FL– February 11, 2026 – The Auburndale Police Department’s Criminal Investigation and Special Enforcement Units conducted an undercover operation…
Florida Reef Gecko Officially Joins Endangered List, FWC Adds Tiny Lizard to Protected List

Florida Reef Gecko Officially Joins Endangered List, FWC Adds Tiny Lizard to Protected List

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission gave final approval, at its February meeting in Tallahassee, to designate the Florida…