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On This Day: June 23, 1925– Auburndale Receives First Fire Engine

On This Day: June 23, 1925– Auburndale Receives First Fire Engine

On June 23, 1925, the City of Auburndale, Florida, received its first fire engine, a 1925 American LaFrance. The engine…
Periodic Lane Closures & Flagging Operations Start Monday for US 98 Widening Project

Periodic Lane Closures & Flagging Operations Start Monday for US 98 Widening Project

Lakeland, FL – June 20, 2025 – The Florida Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the US 98 Widening…
Two Arrested in Fort Meade for Illegal Deer Hunting & Fleeing Deputies

Two Arrested in Fort Meade for Illegal Deer Hunting & Fleeing Deputies

Two Arrested in Polk County After Fleeing Deputies During Illegal Deer Hunting Fort Meade, FL — On Thursday, June 19,…
Lakeland Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision on North Crystal Lake Drive

Lakeland Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision on North Crystal Lake Drive

LAKELAND, FL – On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near the 2000…
Fatal Crash on I-4 Entrance Ramp in Lakeland: Woman Dies After Vehicle Strikes Wall, and Catches Fire

Fatal Crash on I-4 Entrance Ramp in Lakeland: Woman Dies After Vehicle Strikes Wall, and Catches Fire

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 12:05 PM, a 36 year-old woman from Plant…
PCSO Cadet 1000 Program Information Session Scheduled for August

PCSO Cadet 1000 Program Information Session Scheduled for August

The Cadet 1000 law enforcement program is designed for students between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested…
Davenport Man Fatally Injured After Scissor Lift Collapse at Publix Construction Site

Davenport Man Fatally Injured After Scissor Lift Collapse at Publix Construction Site

Clearwater Construction Accident at Publix Site Claims One Life, Injures Another Clearwater, FL – According to Clearwater Police, a construction…
Lakeland Police: I-4 Westbound Closed Between Mile Markers 21-25; Traffic Diverted to US-98 North

Lakeland Police: I-4 Westbound Closed Between Mile Markers 21-25; Traffic Diverted to US-98 North

** UPDATE 1-4 westbound is back open ** Breaking News: Interstate 4 Westbound ClosureAccording to the Lakeland Police Department, all…
Lakeland Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Clearwater Police Department

Lakeland Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Clearwater Police Department

Lakeland Man Arrested After Shooting at Clearwater Police Department On June 16, 2025, at approximately 4:02 AM, a 25-year-old man,…
BREAKING: I-4 Closed In Both Directions Mile Marker 59 Near ChampionsGate; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FDOT Reports

BREAKING: I-4 Closed In Both Directions Mile Marker 59 Near ChampionsGate; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FDOT Reports

Florida Department of Transportation Press Release Kissimmee, FL – Motorists are advised that Interstate 4 is closed in both directions at…