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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Deputies Seek Man Who Rang Lakeland Doorbell With Machete, Slashed Car Mirror On Halloween

Polk County Sheriff's Office LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County deputies are looking for a suspect...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

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Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan

The Lake Wales annexation of 193.52 acres on State Road 60 passed 4-1 on Nov. 3, assigning industrial zoning for up to 1,004,400 square feet with no development plan or traffic study. The post Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Lake Wales, FL · 2d

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Publix to Anchor Nearly 40-Acre Retail Development in Lake Alfred

Publix is preparing to open its first Lake Alfred location at 901 Old Lake Alfred Road, where a new supermarket will anchor Lake Alfred Square. The approximately 55,000-square-foot store is part of a nearly 40-acre retail development by Tampa-based Dunphy Properties, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s report.

Lake Alfred, FL · 20h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Crews Contain Residential Fire On Pebble Beach Boulevard In Winter Haven

Winter Haven Fire Department WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Firefighters from Winter Haven and Polk County...

Winter Haven, FL · 20h

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Tattoo Of initials Could Hold Key In 1992 Central Florida Cold Case Homicide

Polk County Sheriff's Office POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators in central Florida are asking for...

Polk County, FL · 2d

High School On SI

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Lakeland vs. St. Thomas Aquinas: Florida Open Division Football Playoff Preview

Lakeland visits St. Thomas Aquinas on Nov. 13 to open Florida’s Open Division playoffs. Key players, matchup analysis and kickoff information.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

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Mountain Lake Reopens Historic Golf Course After Extensive Multi-Million Dollar Restoration

(LAKE WALES, Fla.) — Mountain Lake, the prestigious gated community nestled in Central Florida’s lake district, has officially reopened its historic golf course following an extensive, multi-million-dollar restoration project led by renowned course architect Tyler Rae. The ambitious project, which commenced on April 20, centered on three primary...

Lake Wales, FL · 2d

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OPERATION POP-TOP: Clerk arrested in Auburndale

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office continued the agency's ongoing Operation Pop Top campaign on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, which resulted in the arrest of a sales clerk in Auburndale. The deputies were assisted by a member of the PCSO's Cadet 1000 a program for high school students who are interested in a career in law enforcement.

Auburndale, FL · 17h

The Ledger

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Florida native Gram Parsons is joining the Rock Hall of Fame this week

It took 60 years, but Gram Parsons is now seated with the greatest rock 'n roll musicians of all time. Parsons, a Winter Haven native, was voted posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year and will be part of the induction ceremonies for the 2026 class at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Parsons will be enshrined under the Early Influencer category. The criterion for the category is “artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.” “He deserves it, absolutely,” said Gene Parsons, who was not related to Gram but was a noted drummer for The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. “He definitely made his mark in music.” Gram Parsons is renowned for being one of the fathers of country-rock and creating a genre he labeled “Cosmic American Music.” The new sound blended rock, country with dabs of soul, gospel and folk infused into the mix. More of this year’s inductees include Phil Collins, Sade, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan. The event will be recorded and aired on ABC and Disney + in December. Parsons performed with

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

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Downtown Lakeland Prepares to Feast at The Longest Table

On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., downtown Lakeland will become the site of a Longest Table event with 81 tables wrapped around Munn Park, offering a chance to sit and dine with the community. The event is organized by CoHatch, the shared office and meeting space...

Lakeland, FL · 7h

The Ledger

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Find out who from Polk County is headed to state golf

What a week it was for Polk County high school golfers after competing in the FHSAA Golf Regional Tournament last week. Several advanced this far but only a few have earned their way to state. The only team out of Polk County to advance to state is Class 2A's McKeel girls team, while Frostproof boys freshman golfer and the reigning Player of the Year Jordan Castillo, and his sister, Frostproof junior Hannah Castillo, also 2025's Player of the Year, are the only individuals out of Polk County to advance to state. All tournaments will be at the Mission Resort Inn and Golf Club at Howey-in-the-Hills with McKeel (Class 2A) playing Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, while Castillo (Class 1A), won't be competing until Monday, Nov. 16. The local powerhouse golf team was able to register second and advance to state thanks to a team score of 309, which is the second time the team has placed second in regional under McKeel golf head coach Jeremy Bohnensteihl. The Wildcats highest place at the state tournament was a runner-up finish back in 2020. "I'm extremely excited for states and proud of this team," Bohnensteihl said. "(I) am expecting the girls to play their

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Lake Wales plans downtown beautification project along Stuart Avenue

Another downtown street in Lake Wales is getting a facelift. According to the city of Lake Wales, the upcoming improvements along Stuart Avenue will include rain gardens, outdoor seating, and wider sidewalks in some areas. Four sections of sidewalk will be redesigned to accommodate activities such as outdoor dining, café...

Lake Wales, FL · 2d

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Voters approve school taxes across the state amid sweeping Amendment 3 property tax cut

Voters in 26 out of 27 counties said yes to increasing or renewing sales or property taxes that will fund their public schools. At the same time, people overwhelmingly approved Amendment 3, which will significantly cut property taxes, and likely reduce local government services. The amendment raises the homestead exemption...

Florida · 12h

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Lakeland Regional Health Completes 100 Endoscopic Spine Surgeries

The milestone highlights advances in minimally invasive spine care, giving eligible patients in Polk County and surrounding communities access to additional treatment options. Lakeland Regional Health is marking a milestone in specialized spine care after neurosurgeon Gabriel Flores-Milan, MD, and the team at the Lakeland Regional Health Brain & Spine Institute completed 100 endoscopic spine procedures.

Polk County, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Fallen Heroes Ride Rolls 39 Miles From Lakeland To Lake Wales On Nov. 14

The 2026 Fallen Heroes Ride runs 39 escorted miles from the Lakeland memorial to Lake Wailes Park on Nov. 14. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. and $35 per bike. The post Fallen Heroes Ride Rolls 39 Miles From Lakeland To Lake Wales On Nov. 14 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Lakeland, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Lakeland linebacker Charles Calhoun aims to make statement in playoffs

LAKELAND — If defense indeeds wins titles, Lakeland senior linebacker Charles Calhoun couldn’t be happier with that responsibility. He certainly knows what it’s going to take on his part and his defensive teammates as the postseason run begins, especially beginning against Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. “We got to come out, dominate,” Calhoun said. “We got to hit them in their mouth first. You can't let them hit us in the mouth. This whole week we've been practicing hard, you know what I'm saying, working hard, getting it in, so we got to come out, hit them in the mouth first, play 48 minutes of tough football.” Lakeland renews its rivalry against St. Thomas Aquinas in the first round of the Open Division playoffs at 7 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. Lakeland has the overall edge in postseason matchups, but the Raiders have won the last two meetings with shutout wins in the championship game. For Calhoun, it’s his first time facing the Raiders as he transferred from Auburndale to Lakeland for his senior season. With Lakeland graduating its top three linebackers from last season, there was a void to be filled at that position, and Calhoun stepped into

Lakeland, FL · 13h

The Ledger

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Meet Polk Schools' Teacher and School-Related Employee of the year

Polk County Public Schools has announced its Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. Elvin Hanna Jr., a music teacher and band director at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High, is the Polk County Teacher of the Year. Since Hanna became the school’s band director in 2019, the number of students participating in band has increased significantly, and Fort Meade’s concert and marching bands also earned their first superior ratings in decades, the district said in a news release. The number of students receiving individual band honors and scholarships has risen. Hanna created a pep band that performs at Fort Meade basketball and softball games, and he organized a booster group with parents to help support and raise money for the band program. Outside of music, he has contributed to projects like the Miner Market, which allowed students to develop their entrepreneurial skills. He’s also a regular presence at pep rallies and community events, the release said. School-Related Employee of the Year Barbara Aourik, a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary Academy, is the district’s School-Related Employee of the Year. A former VPK volunteer and substitute teacher, she jumped at the opportunity to work as a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary, where

Polk County, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Winter Haven School Bus Crash Lawsuit: Insurer Files Interpleader

United Automobile Insurance Company has filed a civil interpleader lawsuit involving the Polk County School Board, the estates of the two victims, and dozens of students following the fatal October 5, 2026, Winter Haven school bus crash. Rather than seeking damages or accusing the school district of wrongdoing, the insurer...

Winter Haven, FL · 17h

WFLA

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New monument at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park honors ‘patriot’ who printed Declaration of Independence

J. Lenora Bresler said when she first saw the new statue on display at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland, it took her breath away.

Lakeland, FL · 23h