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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…
February 16, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…