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Tag: 2026
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom festival at Lake Mirror took place last night, Friday, July 3, 2026
The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom festival at Lake Mirror took place last night,…
WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES CLINICAL HIRING EVENT ON JUNE 22, 2026
Watson Clinic’s Human Resources department will host a second Clinical Hiring Event on Monday, June 22, from 5 pm…
WATSON CLINIC HOSTS CLINICAL HIRING EVENT ON JUNE 20, 2026
Watson Clinic’s Human Resources department will host a Clinical Hiring Event on Saturday, June 20 from 9 am –…
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026
Florida Children’s Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Watermelon Festival this Saturday, May 2, 2026. This…
Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement earlier today, April 28, 2026, confirming he will not seek re-election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District
This is a significant shift for Central Florida politics. Representative Daniel Webster officially announced his retirement…
Friday, April 24, 2026, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers near Lakeland Highlands Road
As of today, Friday, April 24, 2026, Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water…
Festival del Sanguich is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
The Festival del Sanguich is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Publix…
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Celebration is May 9, 2026, at Bonnet Springs Park
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Celebration is indeed scheduled for Saturday, May 9,…
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 628 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, officially designating the entirety of State Road 80 as the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 628 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, officially designating the entirety…
The Artemis II mission successfully concluded today, Friday, April 10, 2026, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean
The Artemis II mission successfully concluded today, Friday, April 10, 2026, with the Orion spacecraft splashing…
As of tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran have officially agreed to a two-week provisional ceasefire
As of tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran have officially agreed to…
The fire at Jarrett-Gordon Ford in Winter Haven on January 20, 2026, was a significant event for the local community 31 vehicles destroyed
The fire at Jarrett-Gordon Ford in Winter Haven on January 20, 2026, was a significant event…
Florida Polytechnic University officially launched its autonomous meal delivery service on March 31, 2026, making it the first university in the country to use the full “Starship 360” suite
The school partnered with Starship Technologies to deploy a fleet of zero-emission, AI-powered robots that can…
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a fatal collision involving two semi-trucks occurred on US 98 North in Polk County
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a fatal collision involving two semi-trucks occurred on US 98 North…
On March 24, 2026, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal—the highest civilian honor for heroism in North America—to Mark Bryson of Lakeland
On March 24, 2026, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal—the highest civilian…
On March 26, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and health officials confirmed that a bat found in Lake Wales tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first confirmed case of the year
The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Masterpiece Road on Saturday, March 21, when a…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit today, March 26, 2026, against United Parks & Resorts—the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit today, March 26, 2026, against United…
The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026
The 21st Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour is indeed returning this Saturday, March 28, 2026.…
With “No Kings 3” scheduled for this Saturday, March 28, 2026, the movement has shifted from a reactive protest into a sophisticated political force
With “No Kings 3” scheduled for this Saturday, March 28, 2026, the movement has shifted from…
Maj. Cody A. Khork was laid to rest with full military honors today, Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell
Maj. Cody A. Khork, a 35-year-old U.S. Army Reserve officer from Polk County, is being laid…
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026, confirm that a multi-man tag team match was abruptly stopped following a scary situation involving two prominent stars
Reports from the NXT live event at the Lakeland Armory this past Friday, March 20, 2026,…
A fatal crash occurred in Haines City on Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, claiming the life of a 37-year-old motorcyclist
Details The accident happened just after 8 a.m. on Polk City Road. According to the Polk…
Governor Ron DeSantis has indeed ordered that the United States and Florida flags be flown at half-staff on Saturday, March 21, 2026, to honor the life and service of Major Cody A. Khork
Major Khork, a 35-year-old Lakeland resident and Winter Haven native, was one of the six U.S.…
A fatal collision between a truck and a train occurred this evening, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in northwest Lakeland
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported the following details regarding the incident: This area has seen…
ABC officially canceled the 22nd season of The Bachelorette on Thursday, March 19, 2026, just three days before it was scheduled to premiere
The decision followed the release of a 2023 video by TMZ showing the lead, Taylor Frankie…
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork – who was killed in the line of duty serving his country in the Middle East – will return home to Polk County
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork – who was killed in…
March 16, 2026, a federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts the U.S. government’s recent efforts to scale back childhood vaccine recommendations.
On Monday, March 16, 2026, a federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily…
Yesterday, March 11, 2026, marked a historic milestone at Lakeland Linder International Airport with the inaugural all-female Flight of Honor
While the Polk Veterans Council has been conducting these missions since 2015, this specific trip was…
A Mulberry man was arrested earlier today, March 11, 2026, for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
According to reports from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Gugel, 47, was taken into custody…
Florida Southern College is hosting a screening of the documentary “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit” on March 12, 2026.
The 45-minute documentary explores Florida’s vibrant mid-20th-century circuit for Black entertainers. Through interviews with R&B and blues…
Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10, 2026, that it is launching a new athletics program
That is a huge move for the Phoenix! Florida Polytechnic University officially announced today, March 10,…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following reports of “inappropriate and disgusting behavior” involving students at two different middle schools.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland on March 9, 2026, following…
A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City, identified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office as Justin Fuller, was killed on Saturday night, March 7, 2026
Tragic story. A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Plant City, identified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office as…
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a rare and significant 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana. This…
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, successfully drew over 800 students from 18 high schools
The GMF Steel Career Fair, held on February 27, 2026, at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo…
A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026
A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026, at the intersection of Winter…