Tuesday

5 May 2026

Polk County Florida

Mulberry Announces Spring Curbside Cleanup Event

MULBERRY, FL – The City of Mulberry is hosting its annual spring curbside cleanup on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in…

Polk County Implements New Watering Hours Under Phase III Restrictions

BARTOW, FL – (March 26, 2026) — Customers of Polk County Utilities will be required to follow reduced lawn watering…

18-Year-Old Fatally Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on US 27 in Lake Wales

Lake Wales, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a three‑vehicle crash that resulted…

Latinas Profesionales in Action to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness Experience in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL— Latinas Profesionales in Action (LPA) will host its 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness Experience on Saturday, April 25, 2026,…

Mexican National Charged in Attack on Teen at Mulberry Park

MULBERRY, FL— Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Vidal Jimenez following an assault involving an 18-year-old victim…

Bartow to Celebrate 2nd Annual Jazz Day Party and Museum Tour on March 28

From the latest edition of the City of Bartow Week in Review, the weekly newsletter authored by Laurie Hayes, Director…

Fatal Lake Alfred Semi-Truck Crash: Driver Ejected as Freightliner Rolls Over

Lake Alfred, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted…

Cat Dies in Eagle Lake Residential Fire

EAGLE LAKE, FL — On Monday, March 23, 2026, Polk County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a residential structure…

Bicyclist Critically Injured at US 92 and Bridgers Ave

AUBURNDALE, FL — On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 5:13 p.m., deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded…

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Hold Support Services Hiring Event on March 28

LAKELAND, FL – Orlando Health Watson Clinic will hold a hiring event focused on Support Services positions for the upcoming…