Polk County Florida
April 01, 2026
News, Polk County
Spiny Lobster Season Closes Today, April 1, Reopens in August
Florida’s recreational and commercial spiny lobster seasons in both state and federal waters will close today, April 1, according to…
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Lyft Driver Accidentally Drives Off with Toddler in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – A mother and her small child were safely reunited after the…
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Infant Found Unresponsive in Vehicle at Winter Haven Residence
Update: The Winter Haven Police Department has confirmed that a 1-year-old female who was found unresponsive in Winter Haven has…
March 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Two Arrested in Dundee After Reckless Chase and Crash into Polk County Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle
DUNDEE, FL – March 31, 2026 — Two individuals were arrested Monday night following a pursuit and crash involving a…
March 30, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Ramp Closures at U.S. 98 Affect I-4 Westbound Access
LAKELAND, FL — Ongoing construction along Interstate 4 between Galloway Road and U.S. 98 will continue to impact traffic this…
March 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Detectives Arrest Suspect in Bartow Homicide Case
BARTOW, FL— Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside Bartow Police Department officers, have arrested a man in…
March 30, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Portion of Fitzgerald Road for Roadway Utility Project
LAKELAND, FL – Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland closed at 7 a.m. today for roadway utility lift station replacement work. A…
March 29, 2026
News, Polk County
AdventHealth Polk Launches Pickleball Tournament to Fund Breast Cancer Screening
The AdventHealth Polk Foundation has announced its inaugural “Paddles for a Purpose Pickleball Classic,” a community fundraiser supporting breast cancer…
March 27, 2026
News, Osceola County, Polk County
Four Corners Leaders Launch Regional Chamber of Commerce
FOUR CORNERS, FL — Regional leaders in the Four Corners area are marking a new phase of collaboration with the…
March 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Two Arrested After Stolen Car Abandoned at Hwy 17 Construction Site in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, two suspects were arrested early Tuesday morning after a stolen vehicle…