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October 28, 2026
News, Polk County
Arrest Affidavit Reveals What Happened Before Fatal Punch at Caribbean Bay Bar
WINTER HAVEN, FL — A probable cause affidavit from the Winter Haven Police Department reveals details surrounding a violent attack…
October 27, 2026
News, Polk County
New Residential Community Opens in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Adams Homes celebrated the grand opening of its new Knights Landing residential community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony,…
October 26, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
$2.1 Million Approved for Kathleen Road Widening and Extension Project in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A $2.1 million agreement to widen and extend Kathleen Road in Lakeland has been approved by the…
October 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Highlands Hospital Celebrates Birth of 100th Baby Since Opening
LAKELAND, FL — Wow! A major milestone for Lakeland’s newest hospital as Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital celebrates…
October 26, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
New Roundabout at US 98 and SR 471 Opens to Traffic
LAKELAND, FL — Florida Department of Transportation announced Monday morning, October 26, that a new roundabout at the intersection of…
October 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Crash Near Lake Bonny in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A Lakeland man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Lake Bonny on Friday, October 23, 2026.…
October 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Welding Program Coming to Polk State College
BARTOW, FL — Opportunities continue to grow at Polk State College as the institution prepares to launch a new welding…
October 23, 2026
News, Polk County
High-Speed Passenger Rail Station Could Be Coming to Polk County
BARTOW, FL — A high-speed passenger rail station may be coming to Polk County as transportation officials begin a new…
October 22, 2026
News, Polk County
3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Tragic Shooting at Bartow Burger King
BARTOW, FL — Tragic news out of Bartow Thursday evening as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that a 3-year-old…
October 22, 2026
News, Polk County
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Following Fatal Winter Haven Bar Altercation
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Brian Motley, 40, is wanted for manslaughter after what police are calling an altercation at a…