Monday

2 November 2026

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…