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19 June 2026

Polk county

Polk County Completes $8.17 Million Flood Mitigation Project in Imperial Lakes

MULBERRY, FL – Polk County has completed an $8.17 million drainage improvement project in the Imperial Lakes community in Mulberry,…

Homosassa Drive in Poinciana Closing for Utility Work

POINCIANA, FL — Homosassa Drive south of St. Cloud Road will close to nonresidential traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Monday,…

Free Family Event: Cattle Drive Returns to Circle B Bar Reserve on July 1

LAKELAND, FL — Polk County Parks and Natural Resources, in partnership with the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association, will host a…

Polk Sheriff’s Deputy Resigns After Allegedly Falsifying 131 Work Hours

A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Tuesday following an investigation that found he allegedly falsified multiple time…

10 Pounds of Cannabis Found in Suspicious Package at Auburndale UPS Store

AUBURNDALE, FL — A suspicious package prompted a law enforcement response at a local UPS Store after employees reported a…

Lake Wales Man Arrested After Two DUI Hit-and-Runs

On March 10, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Juan Medina of Lake Wales after he caused two…

49-Year-Old Lakeland Man Arrested for DUI Manslaughter in Crash That Killed Winter Haven Man

LAKELAND, FL — On March 7, 2026, traffic crash investigators with the Lakeland Police Department arrested Jeffery Ronald Allen in…

22-Year-Old Driver Dies After Ford Fusion Collides with Semi on State Road 60

LAKE WALES, FL – A two-vehicle crash occurred east of Lake Wales on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and resulted with…

PALS Candy Shop Brings Sweet New Rentals to Central Florida Events

Downtown Lakeland’s beloved PALS Candy Shop, located at 121 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, has announced an exciting expansion…

Plant City Man, 29, Killed in Motorcycle Crash on County Line Road

LAKELAND, FL – A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City was killed in a crash on Saturday night, March 7, 2026.…