Polk County Florida

LAKELAND, FL — February 11, 2026 — Avelo Airlines has launched new passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), adding…

Babson Park, FL – Webber International University announced that Samantha Wilson, a recent graduate of its Bachelor of Science in…

LAKELAND, FL — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 36-year-old Carlos Silva, a Venezuelan national…

Polk County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service jointly responded to a fast-moving vegetation fire located off County Road…

Lakeland, FL – February 9, 2026 – The City of Lakeland has announced the 5th annual Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, set…

WINTER HAVEN, FL – The Country Club Road South roadway closure scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Feb. 9…

DAVENPORT, FL – A portion of a turn lane on northbound U.S. Highway 27 will be closed beginning at 7…

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at…

LAKELAND, FL – The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to appoint Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President…

Mulberry, FL — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a motorbike operator later identified as Raphael…