Haines City officer arrested in Orlando on DUI, reckless driving charges, records show
ORLANDO, Fla. - An officer with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Saturday in Orlando, according to online records. According to online records, Officer Joseph Everett was booked in Orange County for reckless driving and driving under the influence. Haines City PD confirmed with FOX 35 that Everett...
Rural King Taking Over Old Sears Space in Lakeland Square Mall
The anchor space that formerly housed Sears at Lakeland Square Mall, the shopping center on the southwest corner of US Highway 98 and Sleepy Hill Road, has sat vacant since 2018, but now it’s about to get new life. According to coverage on ReutersConnect.com, that space will soon be...
71-year-old man killed in alligator attack while fishing in Florida pond: FWC
A man died on Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a Winter Haven pond.
Tampa, FL Storm Alert Today: 80% Rain Chance, Hazardous Seas Oct 17-20
Cold front brings a 50–80% rain chance Saturday before northeast winds create dangerous Gulf boating conditions.
Polk County has programs for domestic violence survivors
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. During this month, Polk County is highlighting its do-it-yourself court filings and its Hope Cards program. Polk County clerk Stacy Butterfield says these programs arose during the pandemic to help people start the process for what is commonly known as a protective order.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized in suspected Davenport murder-suicide: Polk Sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said it's investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide that happened Friday afternoon in Davenport.
Polk County Has Powerboats, Show Cars, barefoot Skiing & Spooky Too: this Weekend Things...
Did anyone tell you there is a world championship on a lake in Auburndale this weekend? Skiers from Italy,... The post Polk County Has Powerboats, Show Cars, barefoot Skiing & Spooky Too: this Weekend Things to Do! Oct. 16-18 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com
Florida dengue outbreak reaches 368 locally acquired cases
Hillsborough and Pinellas extended local dengue emergencies through Oct. 22 as Florida’s 2026 locally acquired case count reached 368.Florida’s dengue outbreak…
Local High School Girls Volleyball Teams Begin Postseason Play
The postseason for girls high school volleyball is now underway. Five local teams have winning regular season records and are focused on having prolific runs in the postseason, which concludes with the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) state finals in Winter Haven next month. Those five teams are...
Early voting opens Monday in most Central Florida counties
Early voting in person starts Monday in hundreds of locations in all Central Florida counties except Marion and Sumter. Nonpartisan voting groups like the League of Women Voters are encouraging people to take advantage of the opportunity. Kathy Sheerin has been voting early by mail or in person for 30...
