Polk county
February 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Woman Arrested for Illegal Veterinary Procedures and Drug Possession
LAKELAND, FL – February 27, 2026 – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 35-year-old Ashley Wimbrow following the execution of…
February 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Avelo Airlines Extends Central Florida Flights Through November 2026
Avelo Airlines has announced an extension of its Central Florida flight schedule through November 17, 2026. The extension, detailed in…
February 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Holloway Family Trail Ribbon Cutting: $3.9 Million State Grant Brings Ed Holloway’s Dream to Life
LAKELAND, FL (Feb. 26, 2026) – In a ceremony held just two days ago on February 24, 2026, Polk County…
February 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Man, 32, Dies After Rear-End Collision on State Road 60
LAKE WALES, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that…
February 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Culver’s Construction Underway in Bartow
BARTOW, FL – Construction has begun on a new Culver’s restaurant at 1395 N. Holland Parkway, with land clearing and…
February 23, 2026
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Lakeland Police Department Investigates Homicide at Jade Fox Lounge
LAKELAND, FL – February 22, 2026 – Detectives from the Lakeland Police Department are actively investigating a fatal shooting that…
February 21, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Nightly Closures Scheduled for Feb. 22, 23 and 25
BARTOW, FL – A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close from 9 p.m. to 6…
February 18, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Man, 23, Killed in Mulberry Rollover Crash on SR 37
A tragic single-vehicle crash in Mulberry, Florida, claimed the life of a 23-year-old Lakeland man on Tuesday evening, February 17,…
February 18, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk State College Announces Three Spring 2026 Open House Events Across Campuses
Polk State College is inviting prospective students, families, and community members to explore its educational opportunities through a series of…
February 18, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida’s Biggest Inshore Fishing Event Heads to Tampa This Weekend
Tampa, FL – February 18, 2026 – Anglers across Florida are gearing up for an exciting day of education, expert…