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9 May 2026

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Retired Orlando Police Officer Killed in Family Dispute; Suspect Leads Polk County Deputies on Chase

Orlando, FL – On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 6:58 p.m., Orlando Police Department officers responded to a shooting…

Ex-Lakeland Police Officer Arrested for Threatening Volunteer Sheriff’s Service Officer

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 60 year old Marcus Baker, a retired Lakeland Police…

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour in Bartow Scheduled for Saturday at 9 A.M.

BARTOW, FL – The Polk County History Center has announced a guided walking tour of the historic Oak Hill Cemetery…

Lakeland Implements School Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras

The City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Police Department are activating 14 speed enforcement cameras near eight school entrances as…

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire on Bendelow Drive

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Bendelow Drive in Lakeland on Wednesday morning. PCFR…

Polk County Firefighters Contain Heavy Fire at Auburndale Mobile Home

Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters responding to and battling a working residential structure fire in Auburndale, Florida