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Several Polk County areas had up to 6 inches of rain since Sunday
Heavy downpours on Sunday and early Monday dropped 2 to 6 inches of rain in localized…
Movie Review – You Can See Everything
By Bob Garver Unlikely box office hit “You Can See Everything” is a nearly three-hour…
Car Crashes Into Winter Haven Daycare, Injuring Five Children
Five children were taken to a local hospital for evaluation on Monday morning, November 2, 2026,…
Fatal Davenport House Fire on Power Line Road Claims One Life
A Saturday night house fire in Polk County claimed one life after heavy flames and smoke…
Learjet Crash in Greenacres: What We Know So Far
Nine people were on board the Learjet 60 that crashed near Military Trail in Greenacres around…
Mulberry woman dies after multi-vehicle crash involving semi-truck
A 69-year-old Mulberry woman died following a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Bradley Junction on…
Sherwin-Williams Distribution Center in Polk County Sells for Over $130M in Massive Deal
The Sherwin-Williams distribution center in Winter Haven, Florida, sold for $131 million to $133 million. Key…
Meet Kerrie Fine: The New Leader Empowering Girls at Pace Polk in Lakeland
The Pace Center for Girls, Polk—located at 213 Tyler Avenue in Lakeland—provides a vital sanctuary and…
Spook Hill Lake Wales: Florida’s Famous Gravity Hill
Spook Hill is a famous roadside gravity hill located at 321 Dr. JA Wiltshire Ave. in…
When Do Clocks Fall Back? Daylight Saving Time 2026 End Date and What to Know
Millions of Americans gain an hour of sleep this weekend when the twice-a-year time change commonly…
WHERE A TREE FALLS
We’ve heard the question asked for years, “When a tree falls in the woods and there’s…
Daytona Beach Woman Arrested for Threatening Trump Online
Allison Jeanne Albro, a 21-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arrested after allegedly posting an…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office makes 281 arrests during human trafficking and child predator enforcement operation “Polk Around and Find Out II”
During a seven-day joint-agency undercover operation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office focusing on those…
Lakeland Seeks New City Attorney Following Palmer Davis Retirement
The City of Lakeland initiated the search for a new city attorney following the announced retirement…
Lake Hamilton Police Chief Christopher Votour Fired
The Town of Lake Hamilton terminated Police Chief Christopher Votour effective October 23, 2026, citing policy…
Lakeland Fire Department Welcomes New Tower 15 Apparatus
By Lakeland Fire Our new Tower 15 has been delivered to Lakeland and is now being…
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Pole in Lakeland With Potential Entrapment
By PulsePoint & Patrol At 10:06 p.m., Lakeland Fire & Polk County Fire Rescue responded to…
What an exciting and important few days for the future of Mulberry!
By Dawn McDonald Over the past several days, we had the opportunity to interview candidates for…
DeSantis Pours $100 Million Into Florida Water Quality and Supply Projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in funding for 45 projects across Florida aimed at restoring…
Disney Worker, Coach, and Navy Sailor Among 16 Arrested in Massive Polk County Predator Sting
This headline refers to a major undercover child predator operation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Stunning 1912 Historic Estate in Lakeland Hits the Market for $1.1 Million
The landmark Columbus W. Deen House, located at 417 Frank Lloyd Wright Way in Lakeland’s South…
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test: Nov 17 2026
FEMA and the FCC are conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on…
The Twisted Egg Shack Bringing First Lakeland Restaurant to Florida
Entrepreneur Thomas Bell has signed a franchise agreement and is preparing to open his first Lakeland…
Sir Patrick Stewart Passes Away at 86: A Legacy Remembered
Sir Patrick Stewart passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles at the age of…
K9 Oli NOSE, where are you hiding?
On October 27, 2026, at 12:47 a.m. Lakeland officers were called to a burglary in progress…
Heartwarming Donation Gives Polk County Deputy a New K-9 Partner After Heroic Dog Shot in Line of Duty
A deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 partner after her previous…
“Think orange!” 2026 marks the 55th anniversary of the Orange Bird!
This irresistible Disney character, created especially for the new Walt Disney World Resort in 1971, is…
Florida paid $82M for a Canadian drug program that never imported a drug to a Lakeland Warehouse
By Staff Florida signed an $82 million contract with LifeScience Logistics to manage the program and…
Clerk arrested after selling an alcoholic beverage to a teen
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office continued its ongoing Operation Pop Top campaign Monday, October…
Global skydivers unite in Lake Wales to break 40-year-old record
One of the most complex and visually breathtaking skydiving records is being attempted in Lake Wales.…
Polk County Approves $8.8M Purchase of 50 New School Buses
The Polk County School Board voted last night to buy 50 new school buses for $8,863,110.…
Lakeland man pleads guilty to shooting innocent horse over money
By Staff Joel Gutierrez, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, pleaded guilty to four felony charges in…
Ron DeSantis Names Seminole Wind Official Florida State Anthem
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order designating country singer John Anderson’s 1992 hit “Seminole Wind” as…
Florida Ethics Commission attorney recommends probable cause be found against Sheriff Marceno
UPDATE: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno must have one hell of a guardian angel. First, the…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that both Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and former Senate…
North Star Health Alliance Bankruptcy: Examining Executive Accountability, Richard Duvall
Editorial by Staff Richard Duvall was the CEO of North Star Health Alliance when it experienced…