Tuesday

10 November 2026

Auburndale

Illegal Dumping Increases in Northeast Polk County Despite County Efforts

HAINES CITY, FL — Illegal dumping in northeast Polk County has increased despite the county launching a pilot program aimed…

Pickup Truck Turns Into Path of Motorcycle, Killing 20-Year-Old Auburndale Woman

BARTOW, FL — A pickup truck turning onto Connersville Road near Bartow collided with an oncoming motorcycle Thursday night, killing…

Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck

LAKE WALES, FL – An Auburndale man who stepped out of his garbage truck to direct a motorist around his…

Polk County Reviews School Capacity Requirements for New Housing Developments

AUBURNDALE, FL — Developers may be required to contribute land, fund school construction, or expand existing facilities when proposed residential…

Polk County Awarded $12.6 Million for Water Supply Projects

POLK COUNTY, FL – Seven communities in Polk County have been awarded approximately $12.6 million in state funding to expand…

Two Fatally Injured in Head-On Crash on K-Ville Avenue

AUBURNDALE, FL — A head on crash on K-Ville Avenue in Auburndale left two individuals deceased Thursday afternoon after a…

Three Killed in Crash on State Road 60 Near Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, FL — Three individuals were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger vehicle and a dump truck…

Possible Human Remains Recovered From Lake Juliana in Auburndale

UPDATE: Tuesday, September 22 — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this morning that the remains recovered from Lake Juliana…

Child Run Over by Riding Lawn Mower in Auburndale

AUBURNDALE, FL — A child was run over by a riding lawn mower in a horrific accident Wednesday afternoon in…

Auburndale Man Crashes Into Barrier While Applying Deodorant: FHP

Auburndale Man Crashes on Polk Parkway While Applying Deodorant: FHP WINTER HAVEN, FL — Talk about needing a pit stop.…