Saturday

21 March 2026

Polk county

Wauchula Woman, 43, Arrested for Sexual Activity with Family Teen Acquaintance

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE On January 5, 2026, PCSO detectives arrested 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula on charges related…

Brooklyn Man, 32, Dies from Severe Burns After Incident at Haines City High School

Polk County Sheriff’s Press Release:Man dies from serious burns during incident at Haines City High School Sunday evening A 32-year…

Wrong-Way Driver, 81, Dies in Head-On Collision In Lakeland

Lakeland Police Press Release:FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION LAKELAND, FL (January 5, 2026) – On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:26…

Suspect Severely Burned in Failed Arson Attempt at Haines City High School

Authorities are at the scene of a disturbance at Haines City High School, located near 2800 Hornet Dr, Haines City.…

Local Traffic Alert: Road Closure Extended on East Derby Avenue

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The full closure of East Derby Avenue between Jersey Road and Lake Jessie Drive has been…

Local Traffic Alert: Planned Closure of Minute Maid Ramp Road Two Postponed

DAVENPORT, FL – The planned 39-day closure of Minute Maid Ramp Road Two, originally set to begin at 7 a.m.…

Florida DEP Highlights Key 2025 Environmental Accomplishments

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), led by Secretary Alexis A. Lambert, issued a press release…

Local Traffic Alert: Auburndale Road Closure

AUBURNDALE, FL – Motorists in Auburndale should prepare for traffic impacts as a portion of Lake Ariana Boulevard will be…

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour in Bartow Scheduled for Saturday at 9 A.M.

BARTOW, FL – The Polk County History Center has announced a guided walking tour of the historic Oak Hill Cemetery…

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Fatal Fire on Bendelow Drive

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Bendelow Drive in Lakeland on Wednesday morning. PCFR…