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12 May 2026

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PCSO Arrests Elementary Teacher for Vandalism

PCSO Arrests Elementary Teacher for Vandalism

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lakeland elementary school teacher following a vandalism investigation involving a vehicle belonging…
Lakeland Mobile Home Fire Leaves One Adult and Two Dogs Deceased

Lakeland Mobile Home Fire Leaves One Adult and Two Dogs Deceased

Lakeland Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Bert Street Monday afternoon, shortly before 4:00 p.m., involving a…
Davenport Man Charged with Hate Crime

Davenport Man Charged with Hate Crime

DAVENPORT, FL — On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Andre Brown Jr. of Davenport…
Officers Respond to Armed Incident Outside New Winter Haven Recreation Center

Officers Respond to Armed Incident Outside New Winter Haven Recreation Center

WINTER HAVEN, FL – May 3, 2026 – A Winter Haven man who is currently on probation for multiple offenses…
Avelo Airlines Highlights Fifth Anniversary with $50 Fare Promotion

Avelo Airlines Highlights Fifth Anniversary with $50 Fare Promotion

LAKELAND, FL – Avelo Airlines is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch, commemorating five years of operations since its…
Traffic Rerouted on Ogelthorpe Drive in Laurel Estates Through May 18

Traffic Rerouted on Ogelthorpe Drive in Laurel Estates Through May 18

DAVENPORT, FL – A portion of Ogelthorpe Drive within the Laurel Estates Subdivision in Davenport is scheduled to close beginning…
Polk County Approves Northeast Landfill Convenience Center, Opening June 1 in Haines City

Polk County Approves Northeast Landfill Convenience Center, Opening June 1 in Haines City

HAINES CITY, FL – The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has approved a pilot project to establish the Northeast…
10 Pounds of Cannabis Found in Suspicious Package at Auburndale UPS Store

10 Pounds of Cannabis Found in Suspicious Package at Auburndale UPS Store

AUBURNDALE, FL — A suspicious package prompted a law enforcement response at a local UPS Store after employees reported a…
Winter Haven Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Discovery of 13 Iguanas and Iced Fish

Winter Haven Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Discovery of 13 Iguanas and Iced Fish

WINTER HAVEN, FL – April 30, 2026 — A traffic stop conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol at approximately 6:30…
Frostproof Boater Found After Multi-Agency Search; Investigation Ongoing

Frostproof Boater Found After Multi-Agency Search; Investigation Ongoing

FROSTPROOF, FL — A missing boater was located and rescued Wednesday evening, April 29, following a multi-agency response at Lake…