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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…
Osceola County Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Osceola County Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL – A jury found 56-year-old Kevin Walter Duda guilty of first-degree murder on January 29, 2026. Following…
Downtown Kissimmee Keeps Free Rides Rolling with Freebee Contract Renewal

Downtown Kissimmee Keeps Free Rides Rolling with Freebee Contract Renewal

The Kissimmee City Commission has approved the renewal of the City’s contract with Freebee, continuing the free, on-demand microtransit service…
Tampa Lyft Driver Charged with Battery by Strangulation After Attacking Female Passenger

Tampa Lyft Driver Charged with Battery by Strangulation After Attacking Female Passenger

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man following an incident during a Lyft ride. On October 8, 2025,…
Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge

Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge

Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…