Tuesday

3 November 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue

Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss

BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to a devastating residential fire Tuesday afternoon in the 1100 block…

Fatal Residential Fire in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL — An individual died Saturday night after a fire broke out at a single-story residence on Power Line…

Fatal Crash Near Lake Bonny in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL – A Lakeland man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Lake Bonny on Friday, October 23, 2026.…

Good Samaritans Rescue Mail Carrier From Burning Postal Van in Auburndale

AUBURNDALE, FL — A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was involved in a serious crash with a black pickup truck…

Bartow & Fort Meade Electric Crews Join Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts

BARTOW, FL — Seven members of Bartow Electric, along with two additional lineworkers from the City of Fort Meade, have…

Haines City Firefighters Deploy to Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Isaias

HAINES CITY, FL – Three members of the Haines City Fire Department deployed to Florida’s Panhandle on Sunday, October 11,…

Four Shot at “Mud Hole” Near Lake Wales Saturday Night

LAKE WALES, FL — Four people were shot late Saturday night in Lake Wales, with all four suffering non-life-threatening injuries.…

Auburndale Home Struck by Lightning, Sparking Attic Fire

AUBURNDALE, FL — A home in Auburndale was struck by lightning Monday night, sparking an attic fire that left the…

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by Ford Ranger in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — A bicyclist has died following a crash on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland three days ago, according to…

Two Polk County Fire Rescue Members Hospitalized After Ambulance Crash in Poinciana

POINCIANA, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue members were among four people transported to local hospitals Saturday following a three-vehicle…