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March 05, 2026
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Polk County Offers $10 Flat Fee for Freeze-Damaged Yard Waste at North Central Transfer Station
In an effort to help Polk County residents dispose of yard waste from the recent cold snap without waiting for…
March 04, 2026
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Bank of Central Florida Expands Tampa Bay Presence with Brandon LPO
Bank of Central Florida announced the opening of its new Loan Production Office (LPO) in Brandon, Florida, on February 23,…
March 04, 2026
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Driver Killed in Head-On Collision on East Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — March 4, 2026 — Authorities responded to a fatal vehicle accident late Monday night in the 1500…
March 04, 2026
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Auburndale High School Teacher Honored with Prestigious State Award
Auburndale, Florida — Omega Mothersill, a dedicated educator at Auburndale High School in Polk County, has been named a recipient…
March 03, 2026
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Brian Cogswell Appointed New Polk County Solid Waste Division Director
BARTOW, FL – County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Brian Cogswell as the new Director of the Polk County…
March 03, 2026
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Winter Haven Captain, 35, Cody A. Khork Identified as One of Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Drone Attack
The Department of War has identified four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury .…
March 03, 2026
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Winter Haven Woman Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Violent Domestic Incident
WINTER HAVEN, FL (March 3, 2026) — Early Monday morning, a domestic disturbance call involving possible gunfire escalated into a…
March 03, 2026
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City Commission Approves 32% Increase in Lakeland Electric Fuel Charge
LAKELAND, FL – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – The Lakeland City Commission voted yesterday to approve an increase in the…
March 03, 2026
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Atala Counseling Teams Up with Local Artist Josh “Bump” Galletta to Launch Unique Lakeland Coloring Book
LAKELAND, FL – February 27, 2026 – Atala Counseling, a local mental health practice dedicated to serving the Lakeland community,…
March 02, 2026
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Polk County Woman Arrested After Striking Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle During Pursuit
WINTER HAVEN, FL – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to…