Saturday

21 March 2026

Polk County Florida

Traffic Alert: Mount Olive Road in Polk City Closed for Repairs

POLK CITY, FL– A section of Mount Olive Road in Polk City has been closed for roadway excavation and repair…

Haines City Swears In Isaac Jackson as New Police Chief

HAINES CITY, FL — Isaac Jackson was sworn in as Chief of Police for the Haines City Police Department on…

Polk County Offers $10 Flat Fee for Freeze-Damaged Yard Waste at North Central Transfer Station

In an effort to help Polk County residents dispose of yard waste from the recent cold snap without waiting for…

Brian Cogswell Appointed New Polk County Solid Waste Division Director

BARTOW, FL – County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Brian Cogswell as the new Director of the Polk County…

Polk County Woman Arrested After Striking Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle During Pursuit

WINTER HAVEN, FL – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to…

Lakeland ABWA Offers $2,000 Scholarship for Local Female College Students

Lakeland Downtown Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Offers Local Impact Scholarships Worth $2,000 + Several other Scholarships…

Florida Agriculture Hit with Over $3.1 Billion in Freeze Losses

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson released preliminary estimates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…

The Winter Haven Public Library proudly presents our 2026 Lecture Series: Our Florida!

The Winter Haven Public Library has announced its 2026 Lecture Series titled “Our Florida!”, featuring presentations on various aspects of…

Lakeland House Cleaner Arrested for Stealing $12K in Jewelry from Elderly Client

LAKELAND, Fla. (February 24, 2026) — A 31-year-old Lakeland resident who owns her own cleaning business has been arrested after…

Learn About Local Ecosystems on Three-Hour Guided Kayak Tours in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL – February 24, 2026 – The City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division is inviting residents and…