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January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
ABC’s Shark Tank Episode Includes Pitch from Polk State College Alum
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 As a business owner, Polk State College graduateClay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new…
January 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Polytechnic University Partners with ITS Korea
LAKELAND, FL – Florida Polytechnic University has entered into a formal research partnership with ITS Korea, the Intelligent Transport Society…
January 20, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Driver Removed Seatbelt, Struck Median Guardrail on Polk Parkway
A single-vehicle crash occurred on the Polk Parkway on Monday January 19, 2026. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the…
January 20, 2026
News, Polk County
IHOP Opens New Location in Lakeland Highlands with Grand Opening Promotions
Lakeland, FL – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – A new IHOP restaurant in the Lakeland Highlands area officially opened its…
January 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Avelo Airlines Extends Central Florida Flights Through Summer 2026, Starting Fares at $42
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Avelo Airlines announced that it is extending its Central Florida flight schedule through August 18,…
January 19, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Chestnut Road in Lakeland to Close for 2 Weeks
A portion of Chestnut Road is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for drainage improvements. Chestnut…
January 18, 2026
News, Polk County
Travel Baseball Tournament Brawl in Winter Haven Ends in Multiple Arrests and Injuries
Winter Haven, Florida – On January 17, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Winter Haven Police officers responded to a reported…
January 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Orlando Gang Leader Convicted: ‘Sex Money Murder’ Boss Faces 5 Life Sentences
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured the conviction of Hernando Thompson, Jr.,…
January 11, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
FDOT Announces Start of Milling and Resurfacing Project on U.S. 17 in Polk County
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a pavement resurfacing project on U.S. 17, starting tonight. The project covers 4.8…
January 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Rider Killed After ATV Flips on Steep Drop at Rancho Bonito Park
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal ATV incident that occurred on Saturday, January 10,…