Bicyclist dies after being struck on US 92 in Auburndale
A bicyclist was struck and killed in the early morning hours of June 7 along U.S. 92 in Auburndale. Officers responded to a reported traffic accident about 1:40 a.m. on June 7. A 56-year-old Auburndale male, who was not identified, was driving home from work in his 2007 Mercedes-Benz traveling east on U.S. 92. The veh
A new exhibit is opening at the Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library
The Polk County History Center is shedding light on the cattle ranching history in the county. This new exhibit opened on Tuesday June 9 and features Cattle Brand Books that date back to the 1800s. Each book features the specific brands of the ranchers who lived in Polk County from...
Lakeland residents call for moratorium as proposed data center remains under review
LAKELAND, Fla. — Some Lakeland residents are calling for a moratorium as the city reviews a proposal for a hyperscale data center. The project, known as “Project Swan,” would bring a 600,000-square-foot data center to west Lakeland. But residents have questions about the plan. Mornings now start...
VIDEO: Man wanted in Polk County arrested in Gainesville after ramming patrol cars, deputies...
A man wanted in Polk County for narcotics violations was arrested in Gainesville on June 5 after he fled deputies, according to authorities.
Plant City woman cares for animals in need
TAMPA, Fla. — A Plant City woman is known around her neighborhood for taking care of feral cats, ducks and other animals in need. She’s also known by her family for caring for her sister, who had early onset Alzheimer’s. Amanda Lirot said she has a soft...
Tampa Bay Scorches Near 95 Before Rain Chains Shake Up The Weekend
Sun (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is kicking off the week under...
Florida anglers can earn $1,500 for logging reef fish data
Get paid to fish! Join the 'Cast for Cash' program in Tampa Bay and help collect data on reef fish behavior. Earn up to $1,500. Apply now!
Plant City approves grant for Bing Rooming House Museum restoration
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Plant City commissioners have approved a $250,000 matching grant to help restore the Bing Rooming House Museum, which is still recovering from major flooding caused by Hurricane Milton. The museum, owned by the Improvement League of Plant City CDC, has been undergoing cleanup for the...
It has been brought to our attention that Polk County has a program in...
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Wesley Chapel man fatally collides with motorcycle, goes home: Florida Highway Patrol
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WFLA) — A 70-year-old Wesley Chapel man is behind bars after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was involved in a fatal collision on Saturday night and fled the scene. The crash happened at around 11 p.m. on June 6, involving a Honda CRV, driven by Jaykumar Patel, and a Yamaha motorcycle, […]
