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28 October 2025

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Barktoberfest Makes a Splash at Kissimmee’s Aquatic Center

Barktoberfest Makes a Splash at Kissimmee’s Aquatic Center

Kissimmee, FL – The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department invites dog owners and their furry companions to participate…
Brick-or-Treat Brings Halloween Magic to LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Brick-or-Treat Brings Halloween Magic to LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Winter Haven, FL — LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is hosting its wildly popular Brick-or-Treat event, transforming the park into a family-friendly…
Florida Secures $13.6 Million in Federal Funding for Immigration Enforcement

Florida Secures $13.6 Million in Federal Funding for Immigration Enforcement

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has received $13.6 million in federal funding…
Polk County Solid Waste Disposal Fees Increased

Polk County Solid Waste Disposal Fees Increased

Solid Waste Disposal Fees Increased Bartow, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2025) – Effective today, new disposal rates will take effect at…
Auburndale Man Arrested for Lewd Molestation Child

Auburndale Man Arrested for Lewd Molestation Child

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Auburndale, FL – On Tuesday, September 30, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old…
Lake Wales Police Issue Citations to Parents in Hillcrest Elementary Pick-Up Line

Lake Wales Police Issue Citations to Parents in Hillcrest Elementary Pick-Up Line

Lake Wales, FL — On Monday, September 29, several parents at Hillcrest Elementary School received parking citations while waiting in…
Polk County Teacher Under Review After Calling Student an ‘Animal’ in Birthday Song Video

Polk County Teacher Under Review After Calling Student an ‘Animal’ in Birthday Song Video

Polk County, FL — A video circulating online shows a Polk County Public Schools teacher singing “Happy Birthday” to an…
Stolen Vehicle Out of Polk County Leads to Multi-County Chase on Interstate 4

Stolen Vehicle Out of Polk County Leads to Multi-County Chase on Interstate 4

Osceola County Press Release Polk County, FL- On Monday, September 29, at 10:56 pm, an Osceola County deputy observed a…
Three Teens Arrested After Burglary Spree in Jan Phyl Village: PCSO

Three Teens Arrested After Burglary Spree in Jan Phyl Village: PCSO

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE: Three teenaged car burglary suspects who have been “flipping handles” in the Jan Phyl Village…
Davenport Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Violet Court

Davenport Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Violet Court

Davenport, FL — On Monday, September 29, at approximately 5:40 PM, Davenport Fire Rescue, Davenport Police Department, and Polk County…