Tuesday

5 May 2026

Polk County Florida

Fort Meade Data Center Faces New Hurdle Over Water Permit

FORT MEADE, FL — A proposed artificial intelligence (AI) data center project in Fort Meade is now facing a new…

Hillsborough Court in Poinciana to Close for Water Main and Sewer Repairs

POINCIANA, FL – A portion of Hillsborough Court in Poinciana closed yesterday at 8 a.m. (Monday, April 13) for water…

58-Year-Old Man Dies in Dirt Bike Crash at Bone Valley ATV Park

MULBERRY, FL – The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a single vehicle dirt bike crash that resulted in…

Crooked Lake Prairie Closed for Scheduled Prescribed Burn

BABSON PARK, FL – April 14, 2026 — Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff are conducting a prescribed burn…

Polk Reminds Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals

Polk County (DOH-Polk) is advising residents to avoid all contact with wild and stray animals to reduce the risk of…

City of Lakeland Reports Brief Water Pressure Fluctuation, Service Restored

LAKELAND, FL – April 10, 2026 — At 9:18 a.m. on Friday, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department experienced…

Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Scheduled on US 98 as Widening Project Continues

LAKELAND, FL — Periodic lane closures and flagging operations are scheduled along U.S. 98 between W. Socrum Loop Road and…

Victim Identified in Auburndale Homicide Investigation

AUBURNDALE, FL — The Auburndale Police Department has identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation that began on April…

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Lakeland Nightclub Shooting

LAKELAND, FL- April 8, 2026 — A suspect in a fatal February shooting at a Lakeland nightclub has been taken…

Chamber to Host 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Themed Wine & Cheese Event in Davenport

The Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Wine & Cheese Kentucky Derby-themed event on Saturday, May…