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April 06, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Police Chase Ends in Traffic Stop Near Mile Marker 33 on I-4 in Polk County

Lakeland, FL – April 6, 2025 – A significant police presence was observed near mile marker 33 on Interstate 4.…
April 05, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

I-4 Racing: Georgia Trio Clocked at 120+ MPH, Cars Impounded – FHP

Georgia Speeders Caught Racing on I-4 at 120+ MPH, Vehicles Impounded According to Florida Highway Patrol, three drivers from Georgia,…
April 05, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Lane Closures Scheduled for US 98 Widening Project Starting Tomorrow, April 6 – April 11

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced upcoming lane closures and flagging operations as part of the US 98…
April 04, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Lakeland, FL: 39-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Toyota Driven by 24-Year-Old on U.S. 98 North

LAKELAND, FL (April 4, 2025) – On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 12:56 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
April 04, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

*Update* Lakeland Woman, 65, Dies After Motorcycle Crash on US 98

Lakeland woman dies one day after crashing her motorcycle A Lakeland woman who was involved in a motorcycle crash on…
April 03, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Lakeland Man Arrested for Money Laundering Over $800K from Illegal Poker Games (Video)

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man Tuesday, April 1,…
April 03, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Major Three-Vehicle Collision in Lake Wales Results in Serious Injuries, Two Airlifted: Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Lake Wales, FL – A major vehicle accident occurred early this morning near the intersection of Highway 653 and Old…
April 02, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

*UPDATE * Auburndale Hit-and-Run: Driver with Learner’s Permit Arrested After Striking Juvenile

*Update* Driver with Learners Permit Arrested for Hit-and-Run After Striking child Auburndale, FL – On April 2, 2025, at around…
April 02, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Motorcycle vs. Pole – Leaves Rider Severely Injured, Significant Traffic Delays on Hwy 98 in Lakeland

– Update – (4:23PM) PER FDOT: Lakeland — All lanes have been reopened on US 98 approximately 3/10 of a…
April 02, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

School Bus vs Motorcycle Near Discovery Academy

– Update – (1:50PM) According to the Lake Alfred Police, the rider of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital…