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BARTOW, Florida - The third rabies case in Polk County this year has been confirmed within Bartow city limits. The rabid animal, a Brazilian free-tailed bat, was discovered on April 8, 2026, when a family's cat was found near a live bat inside their home. Although it is not believed the cat made contact with the bat, it is now under quarantine. The bat...

A single-engine aircraft recently crashed in a Central Florida emergency landing. The post Single-Engine Aircraft Crashed in Central Florida Emergency Landing appeared first on West Orlando News .

FLORIDA — Thousands of residents across Florida are without electricity as of Sunday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. As of the latest update, approximately 4,692 customers are without power statewide out of more than 10.9 million customers tracked, representing about 0.04% of all customers. Duval County is reporting the highest number of outages, with […] The post Thousands without power in Florida first appeared on...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The second-largest airshow in the country is back for another year and is anticipated to drive more revenue into Florida’s economy. In Lakeland, local businesses are preparing for the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo. Paul Loiacono, owner of Pals Candy Shop, started bringing nostalgic sweet treats to the city’s downtown a little over a year ago. Last April, he opened his...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lake Wales Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9s. Thor, born in Slovakia, joined LWPD after completing his training in 2016. Many K-9s are purchased from Europe, where breeders put more emphasis on a dog’s bloodline and working ability, according to the National Police […]

TAMPA BAY, Fla. - The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said its on the scene of a water rescue after a man didn't resurface in the Tampa Bay. PCSO says an adult man went into the water and did not resurface. Multiple agencies are out on the water helping the...

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Bartow, Lakeland, and Haines City! We spoke to each business over the phone to confirm the details for you. Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section. Gin Khao — Bartow. Address: 750 W. Main...

The first time I walked into a strawberry field on a warm Florida morning, I didn’t expect it to feel like more than a simple stop, but that changed the moment I picked my first sun-warmed berry. There is something about it that slows everything down. You move through...

It’s not just about citrus anymore. Blueberry farmers are being celebrated in the first-ever Polk County Blueberry Festival bringing specialty, blueberry-inspired foods and vendors, live entertainment, family activities and more to downtown Auburndale on Saturday, April 11, at the government center and downtown park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With four days to go until the start of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, forklifts, golf carts and RVs are buzzing around the campus to get ready for the influx of more than 200,000 people.