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Wildcats Bounced From Playoffs
The Hardee Wildcats’ varsity baseball team won their first Florida High School Athletic Association regional playoff game 7-5 over Estero on Wednesday before being eliminated from the playoffs Saturday in a 10-0 defeat to McKeel Academy in Lakeland. Hardee finished the season with a 19-7 record, and won the...
Polk County school district will install cameras on buses to deter illegal passing
Driving past a stopped school bus could soon yield a fine, even if no law-enforcement officer is nearby. Polk County Public Schools will soon equip its buses with cameras to document instances of drivers ignoring their stop signs. ...
PCSO: Eagle Lake man dies two days after being hit while crossing U.S. 17
A pedestrian who was struck by a car near Bartow early Friday morning has died of his injuries, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported. Angel Marchese, 31, of Eagle Lake died at a hospital on Sunday after being treated for head trauma and a broken femur, the PCSO said in a news release.
2 Polk County restaurants fall short of standards in recent reports. See why
In an exceptionally light week of inspections, only two Polk County restaurants fell short of standards May 6-12, according to state inspection reports. Among 11 inspections logged for the week, nine met standards and two were perfect in initial inspections – which is an inspection that’s not a follow-up mandated by previous violations. There were no violations for rodents or insects.
Bartow-Melbourne softball showdown is set as Polk County teams bow out of FHSAA playoffs
It’s now official: Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik is on. Melbourne, led by the Florida State-bound Francik, is returning to Bartow as the two teams will battle in the Class 6A, Region 3 softball final at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a matchup that was expected since the beginning of the season. Both teams used...
Criminology Professor Shares His Mental Health Struggles
Retired Florida Southern College Professor of Criminology Risdon Slate, 64, isn’t bashful about telling the stories of his two arrests when he was having psychotic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. In one case, he was in Miami and thought he was on the set of Miami Vice. Another time...
Mulberry baseball upsets No. 1 McKeel to reach state tournament for 1st time in 64 years
LAKELAND — One Polk County baseball team remains standing, and it’s perhaps the most unlikely to remain — at least in terms of recent history. When Mulberry qualified for this year's state playoffs, it was for the first time in 17 years and only for the fourth time since winning a state title in 1960. ...
Dollar General is planned near Fort Meade just weeks after Polk County changes land codes
A change in the comprehensive land use plan for unincorporated Polk County could usher in a dollar store right away for a rural crossroads outside Fort Meade — and across the road from an existing convenience store. The ordinance was recommended by county planning staff because allowing commercial nodes...
A Lakeland Love Story With Courage at the Heart
It’s not everyday you find someone like that—someone who will drop everything to take care of you,” admits Nick Wood, former firefighter for the Lakeland Fire Department. After meeting at Harrison School of the Arts, falling in love and graduating in 2018, Nick and his bride-to-be, fourth generation Polk County native, Camryn Brooks, share a beautiful bond that has had to overcome the unexpected difficulties of life leading up to their special season of engagement.
Softball Recap: Zoe Yzaguirre leads Evangelical Christian to victory over Fort Meade
Evangelical Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Fort Meade Miners a 12-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was nothing new for Evangelical Christian as they're now sitting on eight straight.
STD rates rising across Bay Area
TAMPA - Sexually transmitted disease rates in Florida have increased by 42% in the last decade with Hillsborough County reporting some of the highest numbers, according to Florida Department of Health data. Data shows Hillsborough County reported 932 cases of bacterial STDs per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is the...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has expired. After a comfortable start, temperatures climb quickly into the low 90s this afternoon. Humidity remains pleasant into the afternoon, and there will be a breeze off the Gulf of Mexico as well. The showers that develop later in the day will stay […]
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