Tuesday

3 February 2026

Polk county

Mexican National Charged with DUI After Crashing Friend’s Truck into Concrete Barrier on SR 33 in Polk City

POLK CITY, FL — A man illegally in the United States from Mexico was taken into custody by the Polk…

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Mobile Home Fire on Scenic View Street in Lakeland

Bartow, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2026) — Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) units responded Sunday morning to a reported fire on…

Florida Temporarily Allows Public to Collect Frozen Green Iguanas for Removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Executive Order 26-03 on January 30, 2026. The order establishes temporary…

Man Killed in Davenport Crash on Deen Still Road

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred at 5:45 a.m. this…

Winter Haven Address Potential Effects of Property Tax Changes

WINTER HAVEN, FL — In a letter dated January 2026, Winter Haven City Manager T. Michael Stavres outlined how property…

20-Year-Old Driver Critically Injured in Rollover on Ranchland Acres Drive

Lakeland, FL – Sunday, January 25, 2026 – A single-vehicle ATV rollover occurred in unincorporated Polk County at approximately 4:45…

Canadian Man, 71, Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL – January 24, 2026 – One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night…

Lakeland Pigfest Kicks Off Tonight

LAKELAND, FL — The aroma of barbecue and the sound of live music return to Lakeland tonight as the 29th…

ABC’s Shark Tank Episode Includes Pitch from Polk State College Alum

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 As a business owner, Polk State College graduateClay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new…

Florida Polytechnic University Partners with ITS Korea

LAKELAND, FL – Florida Polytechnic University has entered into a formal research partnership with ITS Korea, the Intelligent Transport Society…