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February 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Woman Arrested for Impersonating DCF Employee
A Lakeland woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Friday, February 13, 2026, after allegedly posing…
February 13, 2026
News, Polk County
FWC Schedules Freshwater Commercial Fishing Regulation Talks to Lakeland – Public Meeting Feb. 25 at Tenoroc
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a series of in-person public meetings to collect public input…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Bomb Squad Safely Removes Land Mine Turned In to Auburndale Police
Auburndale, Florida – February 12, 2026 — Authorities in Auburndale have declared the area safe following the safe removal of…
February 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Historic Lakeland Residence Destroyed in Fire, State Marshal Investigates
The Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the intersection of Kathleen Road and West Campbell Road…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Mexican National Charged with DUI After Crashing Friend’s Truck into Concrete Barrier on SR 33 in Polk City
POLK CITY, FL — A man illegally in the United States from Mexico was taken into custody by the Polk…
February 01, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Mobile Home Fire on Scenic View Street in Lakeland
Bartow, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2026) — Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) units responded Sunday morning to a reported fire on…
February 01, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Temporarily Allows Public to Collect Frozen Green Iguanas for Removal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Executive Order 26-03 on January 30, 2026. The order establishes temporary…
January 31, 2026
News, Polk County
Man Killed in Davenport Crash on Deen Still Road
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred at 5:45 a.m. this…
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Address Potential Effects of Property Tax Changes
WINTER HAVEN, FL — In a letter dated January 2026, Winter Haven City Manager T. Michael Stavres outlined how property…
January 26, 2026
News, Polk County
20-Year-Old Driver Critically Injured in Rollover on Ranchland Acres Drive
Lakeland, FL – Sunday, January 25, 2026 – A single-vehicle ATV rollover occurred in unincorporated Polk County at approximately 4:45…