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Burn Ban Lifted Across Polk County After Drought Conditions Improve

Burn Ban Lifted Across Polk County After Drought Conditions Improve

Polk County has officially repealed the burn ban that had been in effect since May 5, citing improving weather conditions…
Polk County Completes $8.17 Million Flood Mitigation Project in Imperial Lakes

Polk County Completes $8.17 Million Flood Mitigation Project in Imperial Lakes

MULBERRY, FL – Polk County has completed an $8.17 million drainage improvement project in the Imperial Lakes community in Mulberry,…
Lakeland Electric Proposes 15.87% Base Rate Increase Over Four Years

Lakeland Electric Proposes 15.87% Base Rate Increase Over Four Years

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of electric base rate increases that, if…
Fatal Plane Crash Under Investigation After Aircraft Goes Down in Lakeland

Fatal Plane Crash Under Investigation After Aircraft Goes Down in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — A young man died Monday evening after an experimental aircraft crashed in a remote area near Moore…
Winter Haven Man Removed Ankle Monitor Before Taking $10,000 Golf Cart

Winter Haven Man Removed Ankle Monitor Before Taking $10,000 Golf Cart

Winter Haven, FL – A Winter Haven man who was arrested in May for flashing a gun at the newly…
Cellphone Found in Driver’s Hand Following Fatal Davenport Crash

Cellphone Found in Driver’s Hand Following Fatal Davenport Crash

DAVENPORT, FL— The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday…
Drivers Should Expect Delays on U.S. 98 as Widening Project Continues in North Lakeland

Drivers Should Expect Delays on U.S. 98 as Widening Project Continues in North Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — Motorists should expect delays on U.S. 98 in north Lakeland next week as FDOT continues its widening…
Bartow Motorcyclist Killed in SR-60 Crash; Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

Bartow Motorcyclist Killed in SR-60 Crash; Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

PLANT CITY, FL – A 44-year-old Bartow man was killed Friday evening after a crash involving a pickup truck and…
Saddle Creek Campground to Close for Two Months for Renovation Project

Saddle Creek Campground to Close for Two Months for Renovation Project

LAKELAND, FL — The campground at Saddle Creek Park will temporarily close from July 1 through Aug. 30 as Polk…
GiveWell Community Foundation Invests $182,309 in Local Nonprofits

GiveWell Community Foundation Invests $182,309 in Local Nonprofits

LAKELAND, FL – More than $182,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 32 nonprofit organizations across Polk, Highlands, and…