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Published September 20Two Killed, Two Seriously Injured In Nearly Head-On Crash On US 17/92
DAVENPORT, Fla. — Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a nearly head-on crash late Saturday night on US 17/92 near West James Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. Saturday, September 19. According to…
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Published September 18Serious Crash Under Investigation in Lake Wales
By Maria Iannucci & Carl Fish LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around noon today in the area of Burns Avenue and Sherwood Drive. The incident initially came across emergency dispatch as a medical emergency, which…
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Published September 184th Annual Heroes and Hotrods Car Show
City of Lake Alfred – Join us this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Lions Park for the Heroes and Hotrods Car Show! Address: 175 N Nekoma Ave, Lake Alfred Come check out some classic cars, music, a ski show, and much more! The event is free for spectators so make […] The…
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Published September 18MasterCraft Pro Ski Tournament Returns to Florida with a New Venue and an Expanded Competition Format
MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: MCFT) and the best-selling towboat brand, has announced that the 2026 MasterCraft Pro Ski Tournament will be held at a brand-new venue on Champions Lake in Auburndale, FL from September 18–20. The…
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Published September 18Tragedy In Davenport: 14-Year-Old Student Killed In Electric Scooter Crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred on Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, on US 27 at McFee Drive in the Four Corners area of Davenport. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at about 7:55 pm. It was reported that a juvenile on a scooter was…
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Published September 18Lake Wales Man Arrested for 4th DUI During Waverly Traffic Stop
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, a PCSO deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop in Waverly on a Jeep that he observed swerving in the southbound lanes of U.S. Hwy 27, and after a check of the registered vehicle’s owner revealed a suspended license due to previous DUI arrests. As…
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Published September 18Auburndale Police Department Hosting Blood Drive September 22
The Auburndale Police Department is hosting a OneBlood drive on Tuesday, September 22nd from 8:00am-1:00pm. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a Cancer T-shirt. To schedule an appointment, please visit:https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1795666…
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Published September 17PCSO Releases Haunted Trail Tour Dates
Polk County Sheriff’s Office- For those who loved our Haunted Jail Tours in the past, we’ve created a brand-new scare! This year we present: SHERIFF’S HAUNTED TRAIL TOUR! As you may know, the old jail in Bartow where we held our haunts has been torn down. Boo! Thanks to our…
William F. Kelly
William F. “Bill” Kelly, 46, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 15, 1980, in Lakeland, […]
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Published September 17WHRCC Hosting No Stress Book Club Event
Winter Haven Public Library – Dying to talk about that new book you just read but your friends/family/significant others have already heard about it and they just don’t get it like you want them to? Don’t worry, the librarians will listen. Come to our new No Stress Book Club at…
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Published September 17Polk Mosquito Control Steps Up Dengue Prevention As Cases Rise In Nearby Counties
Polk County Mosquito Control is increasing prevention efforts as health officials continue tracking dengue cases in neighboring counties. A Polk County news release issued Sept. 15 does not report any locally acquired human dengue cases in Polk County. Instead, officials are…
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Published September 17Polk County Football Preview Week 5
By Ethan Jones With another week of high school football in the books, it is hard to believe just how quickly the season is moving. We are now heading into Week 5, and what once felt like the beginning of the season is starting to feel like the heart of it. Teams have had several…