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August 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Feasts of Persia Hummus Expands to 12 Locations Across Polk County
LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland-based Mediterranean and fusion hummus brand Feasts of Persia is expanding its footprint across Polk County, growing…
August 24, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven to Honor 9/11 Victims, First Responders With Annual Ceremony
WINTER HAVEN, FL — The City of Winter Haven, Polk County Veteran’s Council and first responder agencies from across Polk…
August 21, 2026
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Lakeland Man Killed After SUV Collides With Scooter
SUMTERVILLE, FL — A 47-year-old Lakeland man was killed Thursday night after his motorized scooter was struck by an SUV…
August 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Names Jerry Rodriguez New Building Division Director
Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2026) – The Polk County Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Jerry Rodriguez as…
August 21, 2026
News, Polk County
25-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Today at Circle B Bar Reserve
Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2026) – Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff plan to conduct a 25-acre prescribed burn…
August 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Bicyclist Fatally Struck on Frontage Road in Kathleen Area
LAKELAND, FL — A bicyclist was killed Saturday night after being struck by a car in the Kathleen area, according…
August 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk City Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Mount Olive Road
POLK CITY, FL — A 34-year-old Polk City man was killed Wednesday night after his motorcycle collided with a car…
August 13, 2026
News, Polk County
117 MPH Crash in Davenport Leads to DUI Manslaughter Arrest of Haines City Man
DAVENPORT, FL — A 26-year-old Haines City man has been arrested on DUI manslaughter and other charges after investigators said…
August 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Officer Arrested After Allegedly Searching Estranged Wife’s Vehicle 717 Times on Flock Cameras
HAINES CITY, FL — A Haines City police officer arrested for allegedly misusing an investigative database searched for his estranged…
August 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Dump Truck Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Haines City Crosswalk
HAINES CITY, FL — A 64-year-old Haines City man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a dump truck…