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Here’s a list of what will be open and what will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3.
The 100 block of South Kentucky Avenue will close on Tuesday, Sept. 4, starting at 5 a.m. for wastewater repairs.
The 3.55 mile long Roads & Drainage Division project will mill and resurface all asphalt travel lanes and include shoulder improvements.
Publix is voluntarily recalling ground beef products sold this summer after 18 cases of E. coli, mostly in Florida, was traced to the beef.
The Polk County Sheriff's Traffic Unit responded to two serious crashes this morning. All road lanes are now open.
Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 16-year-old Lakeland teen for posting a threatening photo on Instagram.
Bartow Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for pistol whipping and shooting at two foreign exchange students.
18 Lake Morton Plaza residents will move back into their apartments on Friday, about two months after being displaced due to fire.
One person is dead and two others sustained serious injuries following an accident Wednesday, Aug. 29 on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
“This is a justifiable homicide all day long," said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Here are the unofficial results of the Polk County School Board races with all 167 precincts reporting.
The Polk County Sheriff' arrested a Winter Haven Police officer for his involvement in an arrest in which a suspect's leg was broken.
Winter Haven Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that occurred at 6:57 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the 2200 block of Lucerne Park Road.
Five Republican candidates and three Democratic candidates qualified for Florida’s 15th Congressional District.
Florida needs a governor in love with Florida, not Washington.
Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives conducting an investigation into the death of a Zephyrhills man found off to the side of Moore Road
George Jenkins volleyball coach Lisa Bickerton was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer on June 21.
A 53-year-old woman died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, when a fire broke out in the bedroom of the Winter Haven where she was visiting.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will open at 3930 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland in late 2018.
Bartow Police detectives are seeking the community's help to arrest a man reportedly involved in two armed robberies.
Here's a roundup of events, classes, workshops and exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in September.
MIDFLORIDA served as the title sponsor of Mayfaire by-the-Lake for a decade. A new sponsor will be announced in the fall
A construction worker is accused of preying on an 11-year-old girl he met while working on a home improvement project in Polk County.
Lakeland officials say a sewage spill into Lake Parker Thursday, Aug. 16, wasn’t quite as bad as first thought.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Brondon Manning of Lakeland Aug. 15 for his part in a fatal crash last month.
IKEA announced that it has leased additional warehouse space in Lakeland to serve as a customer distribution center.
Many poll watchers and political pundits consider the Primary more critical than the General Election on Nov. 6.
Bartow Police are searching for two armed robbers who pistol-whipped two foreign exchange students.
Polk County sheriff’s deputies are searching for two men who reportedly put Play-Doh inside boxes that were supposed to contain hard drives.
Hazmat teams have begun the messy task of cleaning up an estimated 10,000 gallons of used cooking oil.
Two men have been arrested and charged with stealing a boat and trailer valued at $17,000.
A Winter Haven surgery center was evacuated Wednesday night, Aug. 8, after a fire started in an office.
A 30-year-old Tuscon, Arizona, man has been charged with attempting to lure a Winter Haven teen girl to Arizona to become his “sex slave."
A four-legged member of the Winter Haven Police Department has earned some extra dog treats after capturing an accused burglar.
With the new school year just around the corner, organizations are offering events to help students get ready.
“The Winning Edge” is for athletes, parents and coaches. It offers mental game principles and practical strategies for better performance.
Polk investigators pieced together the horror, pain and suffering that marked the final weeks of 2-year-old Harley ‘s life.
The driver of the motorcycle who was killed in this afternoon's crash has been identified as 32-year-old Joshua Tibbs of Lake Alfred.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking information on a driver who left the scene of a fatal accident.