Thursday

5 November 2026

Polk county

Polk County Mosquito Control Staff Monitoring Dengue Fever Outbreak

BARTOW, FL – Following the news of local dengue fever cases in neighboring counties, Polk County Mosquito Control staff are…

77 Grams of Cannabis Removed From Winter Haven Streets

WINTER HAVEN, FL — More than 77 grams of cannabis were removed from the streets of Winter Haven this week,…

Winter Haven Commissioners Vote 3-2 to Increase Their Own Pay

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven city commissioners approved an increase in their compensation in a 3-2 vote during the…

Teen Riding Electric Scooter Fatally Struck on U.S. 27 in Davenport

DAVENPORT, FL —Tragic news is coming out of Davenport this morning after a 14-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was…

Winter Haven Commission Advances Property Tax Rate, $377 Million Budget Heads to Final Vote

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven commissioners tentatively approved a 6.5900-mill property tax rate as part of the city’s proposed…

Duck Hunting Season Begins Saturday; Lakeland Urges Caution Near Waterways

LAKELAND, FL — Florida’s 2026–27 duck hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 19, and the City of Lakeland is reminding residents…

29-Year-Old Man Killed in Interstate 4 Crash Near S.R. 33

LAKELAND, FL — A fatal vehicle crash on Interstate 4 near the State Road 33 exit in Lakeland claimed the…

Sexual Offender Sentenced to 5 Years for Failing to Properly Register in Polk County

BARTOW, FL — Alberto Jose Castaner Ramos, 47, was found guilty by a Polk County jury of failing to properly…

Child Run Over by Riding Lawn Mower in Auburndale

AUBURNDALE, FL — A child was run over by a riding lawn mower in a horrific accident Wednesday afternoon in…

Auburndale Man Crashes Into Barrier While Applying Deodorant: FHP

Auburndale Man Crashes on Polk Parkway While Applying Deodorant: FHP WINTER HAVEN, FL — Talk about needing a pit stop.…