Haines City Police Search For Suspect After Shooting Leaves One Injured; $2,500 Reward Offered
Matthew James Hawkins HAINES CITY, Fla. — Authorities in Polk County are searching for a...
Plant City Skatepark To Receive Some Well-Deserved Attention
Planned renovations will refresh the well-loved facility while preserving the welcoming community that makes it special. If you have a teenager who skateboards or rides a scooter, chances are you know about this place. Maybe you’ve dropped your kids off there or even stuck around for a while and watched them ride the ramps. Located on the grounds of Mike E. Sansone Community Park, the Plant City Skatepark was originally completed in 2004, and for over 20 years it has served the skateboarders, bi
Historic Wilsonian Apartment Building Near Downtown Lakeland Sold
Lake Morton Holdings LLC, managed by Lakeland developer Wesley Beck, president of Aspyre Properties, also acquired the adjoining property at 120 E. Palmetto St., which includes a duplex, as part of the sale. On Oct. 5, the historic property was sold by the trustee of the Joseph Frederick Lohr Revocable...
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy has announced two rounds of officer changes, one covering the company’s technology organization and another spanning industrial operations and finance. Together, the announcements include the retirements of three officers with a combined 124 years of service and promotions for 10 leaders, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Mosaic to lay off nearly 200 workers at Polk County facility as Iran war...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Mosaic Company plans to lay off 199 workers at its South Fort Meade facility after it was shut down indefinitely due to global sulfur supply shortages. This affects nearly all of the phosphate plant’s 206-person workforce, according to a WARN notice provided to the state on Wednesday. In the letter, […]
Orlando Semi-Truck Driver Asleep On Interstate 4 Arrested For DUI, Polk County Deputies Say
Christopher Laron Brown (PCSO) DAVENPORT, Fla. — A 42-year-old Orlando man was arrested early Thursday...
FDOT Plans S.R. 33 Resurfacing in Mascotte and Groveland
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning a major roadway resurfacing project along State Road (S.R.) 33, extending from the Polk County line to west of County Road (C.R.) 33 in Mascotte and Groveland. At the northern end of the project, S.R. 33 also coincides with S.R. 50. The...
Davenport Approves Manufactured Homes in All Single-Family Dwelling Zones
Davenport manufactured homes are now allowed in any district permitting single-family dwellings after a unanimous Oct. 5 vote on Ordinance 1453, carrying out state House Bill 803. The post Davenport Approves Manufactured Homes in All Single-Family Dwelling Zones 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
Polk County Deputies Halt Kissimmee Man’s 103-MPH Interstate Sprint To The Hospital
Jorge De La Cruz POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 51-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested Wednesday...
Man choked, tried to kidnap woman at Zephyrhills bar: PCSO
A man was accused of choking and trying to kidnap a woman he met at a bar in Zephyrhills.
