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A 52-acre tract near the Green Swamp could open to residential and business development under a Polk City annexation and rezoning proposal as growth continues spreading through northern Polk County. The proposal would bring approximately 52.42 acres near 5234 Duey Road into Polk City limits while changing the property’

A drunk driving suspect was arrested after swerving across the road and almost sideswiping another driver, before pulling over at the entrance to Water Oak in Lady Lake. An officer observed 21-year-old Shaniah Takirra Damu Bernadin of Dundee traveling 64 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone at the south end of Lady Lake aro

A man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend's stepfather in Plant City earlier this month was denied bond after going before a judge.

A teacher in Hillsborough County is under investigation for a disturbing and racially-charged display in the classroom. The incident happened on Monday and parents are describing the situation as harmful, ugly, and egregious.

A man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Central Florida. The post Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Erika Mayer (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Palmetto woman faces multiple charges after deputies...

The Auburndale Chamber of Commerce is beyond proud to present the incredible young ladies who will be representing our beautiful city over the coming year. These ambassadors embody the spirit, grace, and heart of Auburndale!. Please join us in congratulating our new royalty:. The 2026 Royal Court. Miss Auburndale: Brie

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Law enforcement officers across the country are facing a growing mental health crisis, with suicides continuing to outpace line-of-duty deaths in many years. Now, a group of Bay Area first responders is hoping to change that. A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg

WINTER HAVEN, Florida - A burglary in Winter Haven resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Monday evening, May 18, 2026, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a home on Trinity Circle NW after the homeowner received a security alert indicating unlawful activity. The victim identifie

Something interesting is happening in Pasco County, and the people doing it aren’t exactly broadcasting it to the world. Floridians who’ve watched their rent double or triple over the past few years are discovering Dade City, and they’re keeping it relatively quiet because nobody wants to ruin a good thing.