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Haines City leaders marked a key milestone this morning by lifting the final beam on the $20 million downtown City Hall Annex, named for former mayor Andrew Riley and set to open by year-end to expand space for development services and IT.
Lakeland residents are fighting a proposed 24-home gated community on the former Hunt estate at 1212 Hallam Drive, fearing it will worsen flooding and...
Polk County Sheriff's Office wrapped up a Winter Haven home burglary probe Monday evening, May 18, arresting the suspect and jailing his companion on unrelated charges.
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian are both heading to Central Florida universities this fall.
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A rear-end collision at a red light early May 17 claimed two lives on U.S. 27 in Davenport.
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners meets today from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. These regular sessions, held every first and third Tuesday, keep residents updated on local government decisions.
Lake Wales is advancing a $10 million public safety upgrade to build a new safety building, expand two fire stations, and add a fire truck as...
Polk County is moving forward with a $160,000 study to find long-term fixes for Lake Bonny flooding after Hurricane Milton left neighborhoods...
Winter Haven gets a fresh Publix with modern upgrades. The 50,325 sq ft store opens June 18 featuring wider aisles and expanded deli selections.
A security alert prompted deputies to a Trinity Circle NW home in Winter Haven, where 22-year-old Elijah Neiro was caught on video stealing fishing...
Lakeland police are investigating after a person was found dead on a bench at Veterans Memorial Park early Tuesday morning, with no signs of foul play apparent. Detectives secured the scene near the RP Funding Center as the probe continues.
A 40-year-old Winter Haven man on probation for felony battery forced entry into a relative’s home near Buckeye Loop Road after midnight, striking the...
A Monday morning collision on SR-570 claimed the life of a 42-year-old Winter Haven driver in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash.
Winter Haven's proposed 292-space Magnolia Parking Garage is designed to support future commercial and residential growth in the downtown core. The...
Winter Haven restaurants and clubs are actively seeking team members across roles, from entry-level to leadership positions.
A devastating early-morning crash on U.S. Hwy 27 near California Boulevard in Davenport left two people dead and one seriously injured Sunday,...