Two-week closure planned for SR 60 between Bartow and Lake Wales
The trip from Bartow to Lake Wales is going to become much longer starting July 27 — especially for truckers. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close a section of State Road 60 for two weeks to allow the reconstruction of the CSX railroad tracks about three miles west of U.S. 27. The closure will cause
Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday...
LAKELAND, Fla. - If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night. Lakeland and Winter Haven are both hosting Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks, live entertainment, food and activities for the whole family. Lakeland's annual Red,...
Push to rename ‘State Road 60’ to ‘Route 60’
Polk County leaders and business owners are backing an ambitious proposal to rebrand State Road 60 as Route 60 to create a coast-to-coast tourism adventure across Florida. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Terminated Health Care Services Agreement with Jail Provider
The Polk County Sheriff's Office terminated the health care services agreement with the jail provider. The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office Terminated Health Care Services Agreement with Jail Provider appeared first on West Orlando News .
Winter Haven official says city could lose millions under property tax exemption plan
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Winter Haven is the latest city in the Tampa Bay area to take a closer look at what a higher property tax exemption could mean for them. Voters are expected to decide this November on whether to boost the exemption for homesteaded properties to $250,000.
Central Florida Man Arrested for Harassment of Internet Model
A Central Florida man was arrested for harassment of an internet model. The post Central Florida Man Arrested for Harassment of Internet Model appeared first on West Orlando News .
Multi-Million Dollar Organized Retail Theft Organization Dismantled in Florida
A multi-million dollar organized retail theft organization was dismantled in Central Florida. The post Multi-Million Dollar Organized Retail Theft Organization Dismantled in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Woman Arrested in Tampa Stabbing
A woman was arrested in a recent Tampa stabbing. The post Woman Arrested in Tampa Stabbing appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida Woman Arrested with Open Whiskey Bottles after Golf Course Crash
A Florida woman was arrested with open bottles of whiskey after a golf course crash. The post Florida Woman Arrested with Open Whiskey Bottles after Golf Course Crash appeared first on West Orlando News .
Couple Arrested While Fueling Up Stolen Car in Central Florida
A couple was arrested while fueling up a stolen car in Central Florida. The post Couple Arrested While Fueling Up Stolen Car in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
