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February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Seasonal Flights from Lakeland to Detroit and Restores Atlanta Service
LAKELAND, FL — February 11, 2026 — Avelo Airlines has launched new passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), adding…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Mulberry Man Dies After Suburban Flips, Ejects Driver in Dump Truck Collision
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one of the…
February 12, 2026
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Bomb Squad Safely Removes Land Mine Turned In to Auburndale Police
Auburndale, Florida – February 12, 2026 — Authorities in Auburndale have declared the area safe following the safe removal of…
February 12, 2026
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Jewett Middle Academy Captures First Place at Polk County MathCounts Competition
The Jewett Middle Academy team placed first at the Ridge Chapter MathCounts competition. The event occurred last Saturday at All…
February 11, 2026
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Honduran National Charged with 18 Felonies After Attempting to Meet Minor
AUBURNDALE, FL– February 11, 2026 – The Auburndale Police Department’s Criminal Investigation and Special Enforcement Units conducted an undercover operation…
February 11, 2026
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Webber International University Celebrates First BSOTA Graduate to Pass National Board Exam
Babson Park, FL – Webber International University announced that Samantha Wilson, a recent graduate of its Bachelor of Science in…
February 11, 2026
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Lake Ashton Community Development District Solicits Proposals to Operate Public Clubhouse Restaurant
The Lake Ashton Community Development District (CDD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified operators to run a…
February 11, 2026
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Historic Lakeland Residence Destroyed in Fire, State Marshal Investigates
The Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the intersection of Kathleen Road and West Campbell Road…
February 11, 2026
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Venezuelan Applicant Loses Immigration Status After Posing as DoorDash Driver in Lakeland Burglary
LAKELAND, FL — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 36-year-old Carlos Silva, a Venezuelan national…
February 11, 2026
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Davenport Roommates Arrested for Filming Bestiality with Family Dog and Possessing 300 Child Abuse Files
DAVENPORT, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested two roommates following an investigation into the…