Highland City

A census designated place in Polk County, Florida.

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Special Weather Statement — Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

This Afternoon 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms45% precip

Tonight 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy60% precip

Sunday 93°F Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms51% precip

Sunday Night 75°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy47% precip

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Eighteen Year Old Motorcyclist Killed On Hwy 98

Daily Ridge 3 hours ago

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two‑vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred on Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 3:24 p.m. at the intersection of Hancock Ave and Hwy 98 S in Highland City. According to evidence…

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Median age: 39.2
Households: 4,614
Persons per household: 2.9
Median household income: $90,947
Median house value: $347,100

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