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July 01, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Tropical development may occur in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico or off the southeastern U.S. coast by the 4th of…

July 01, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Lakeland, FL – On July 1, 2025, at 2:18 PM, Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a fully engulfed…

July 01, 2025 ., Polk County by Editor

The Bartow City Commission reviewed plans for an Independence Day Celebration during their meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025. The…

July 01, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Lakeland, FL — The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) and SPCA Florida are hosting the third annual 7 Days of Giving…

July 01, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

At approximately 4:53 AM this morning, a collision between a truck and a semi-truck occurred at the intersection of Lucerne…

July 01, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Lakeland, Fla. — Starting Monday, July 7, 2025, or as soon as weather permits, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…

June 30, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

** UPDATE 6:00 P.M ** Polk County Sheriff’s Office Reports Officer-Involved Shooting in Poinciana Poinciana, FL – According to Sheriff…

June 30, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

Haines City, FL — On Saturday evening, the Haines City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Sonny’s BBQ…

June 29, 2025 News, Polk County by Editor

On June 28, 2025, at 4:05 p.m., Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported watercraft in distress at…

June 29, 2025 Polk County, Weather by Editor

Sunday, June 29, 2025 – A new disturbance has been identified off the Southeastern U.S. Coastline with a 20% chance…

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