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Published September 22Haines City Helps Revive Polk State College Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
Polk State College and the Florida Department of Education entered into an agreement last week to revitalize the College’s Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program and Haines City was a major player in doing so. Florida Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and Polk…
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Published September 22Winter Haven Hosting 2026 Veterans Day Celebration
When: November 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: MLK Park on Lake Silver (275 S Lake Silver Drive NW, Winter Haven) A Day to Honor. A Community United. Forever Grateful. Join veterans, military families and communities from across Polk County for Winter Haven Honors, a…
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Published September 21Creative Threads Crochet Club Starts in October
Polk County Parks & Rec – Join us for Creative Threads Crochet Club, every first and third Wednesdays from October through December at the Wilfred Smith Resource Center located at 135 Ave. Y NE in Winter Haven. Starter threads will be provided at the Oct. 7 meeting. Participants…
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Published September 21Town of Lake Hamilton Hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat October 30
Town of Lake Hamilton – HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT! Get ready for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, activities, food, and family fun! 🍬🍭 October 30, 20266:00 PM – 8:00 PM100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL Trunk or TreatHay RideCostume Contest — Ages 15 & UnderHalloween…
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Published September 21Webber International University Hosting Trunk or Treat October 30
Lake Wales, Babson Park & surrounding communities, you’re invited! Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat at Webber International University on Friday, October 30th! Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and enjoy an evening of candy, decorated trunks, and community fun! We would…
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Published September 21News Update for 09/21/26
A Sebring man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Winter Haven. Police say they stopped a car after it repeatedly drifted out of its lane, then found more than 77 grams of cannabis, a digital scale and pills that tested positive for MDMA.…
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Published September 20Local Surprise And Sadness As Lake Alfred Hardee’s Permanently Closes
The closing of the Lake Alfred Hardee’s caught some longtime customers by surprise this week, with several residents saying they will especially miss the restaurant’s breakfast and biscuits. A notice posted on the restaurant door says the Lake Alfred location permanently closed…
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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…