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Polk County Awards $7.67 Million Contract for County Road 557 Widening Project

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved the next phase of the County Road 557 widening project during its…

ICE Operation Leads to Arrest in Jacksonville Over Trooper Assault

On January 13, 2026, 40-year-old Jennifer Cruz was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, following an incident on Beach Boulevard outside Mi…

Man Killed in Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge After Entering Construction Zone

A fatal crash occurred on the Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas County on January 11, 2026, at approximately 9:57 p.m.,…

Reckless Motorcycle Chase Ends in Arrest

On January 13, 2026 at approximately 2:52 a.m., a Winter Haven officer was proactively patrolling when he observed a motorcycle…

Orlando Gang Leader Convicted: ‘Sex Money Murder’ Boss Faces 5 Life Sentences

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured the conviction of Hernando Thompson, Jr.,…

FDOT Announces Start of Milling and Resurfacing Project on U.S. 17 in Polk County

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a pavement resurfacing project on U.S. 17, starting tonight. The project covers 4.8…