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Polk county trashes pilot program aimed at curbing illegal dumping around Haines City

Polk County is throwing out a pilot program aimed at reducing illegal dumping after cases actually went up in the target area.

Polk County, FL · 8h

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Polk County Flooding Swamps Lakeland Roads as Cars Get Pulled From Ditches

Flooding swamped parts of Polk County on Monday, sending water over roads near Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland and forcing tow trucks and residents to pull cars out of roadside ditches. Rainfall totals across the county ranged from 2 to 6 inches, and reporter Alexis Jones said water was coming up past her ankles as she covered the scene.

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

Florida · 3d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Christmas Comes Early in Bartow and Lakeland Goes Country! Nov. 6–8

Stroll Lakeland’s First Friday with your best Western look, because Kentucky Avenue is going absolutely COUNTRY! Or, head on over to First Friday in Downtown Winter Haven for shopping and live music at Bowen Yard and the Ritz!. Ready or not, Christmas opens in Bartow on Saturday as the...

Polk County, FL · 8h

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New North Lakeland ER Opens With 18 Rooms, Round-the-Clock Care

Lakeland Park Center — New North Lakeland Emergency Department. North Lakeland residents now have a round-the-clock emergency room just off Lakeland Park Center Drive. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opened its freestanding emergency department on Wednesday, bringing 18 private treatment rooms, on-site imaging and a resuscitation room to a part of Polk County that has been waiting on the project for years.

Polk County, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Italian Festival Under the Stars 2026

The inaugural Lakeland Italian Festival “Under the Stars” takes place along South Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday, November 7, 2026, running from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organized by the Italian American Club of Central Florida, this evening block-party-style celebration brings regional Italian cuisine, art, and...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Central Florida Food Fest 2026 at Bonnet Springs Park

Bonnet Springs Park will welcome food lovers from across the region to the Central Florida Food Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. Hosted at the Harrell Family Botanical Gardens and Kirby Center, this ticketed culinary celebration brings together prominent local eateries, beverage vendors, and live musical acts for an unforgettable evening.

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

Florida · 3d

The Citrus Tea News

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David Jolly Rally Draws Polk County Democratic Candidates on the Eve of Election in Haines City

Curtis Gibson, Alethea Pugh, Robert Anzalone, and four Haines City Commissioners spoke at David Jolly's Election Eve rally in Haines City as Polk County Democrats made a last push for votes. The post David Jolly Rally Draws Polk County Democratic Candidates on the Eve of Election in Haines City first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Haines City, FL · 3d

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Construction begins on 252-unit Gateway Osceola apartment community

Construction has started on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit apartment development in Osceola County, Florida. Muirfield Development announced the start of construction on the four-storey, Class A multifamily community, which will occupy approximately 12 acres in the NeoCity and NeoVation corridor near Osceola Heritage Park in the Kissimmee area. BBL Building...

Osceola County, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Veterans Day Events 2026: Schedule & Guide

Lakeland is hosting a robust lineup of events, ceremonies, and community tributes to honor U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Whether you are looking to attend the main parade, view a historic monument unveiling, or enjoy a patriotic concert, here is the schedule of local events:. Friday, November 6. Salute to Veterans...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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New Auburndale Data Center Site Targets 40 MW at Recker Highway

Hillwood Development Company filed an application for a building permit for a planned data center in two existing buildings on 75 acres in Auburndale. A widespread initiative is converting an existing warehouse into a data center directly in Auburndale. Instead, data center and high-intensity industrial interest in and around Auburndale...

Auburndale, FL · 2d

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Samuel Vilchez Santiago secures win for Florida House District 43

(Photo via Samuel Vilchez Santiago for Florida State Representative HD43′ Facebook) ORLANDO | Samuel Vilchez Santiago made history as the first Venezuelan-American democrat ever elected to the Florida State Legislature. He is also the first LGBTQ+ person and immigrant ever elected to represent District 43. The former Orange County...

Florida · 2d

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State Attorney declines to press charges, drops perjury charges against local political consultant Jeremy Fetzer

Calling the evidence received in a perjury case against local political consultant Jeremy Fetzer is "Insufficient to Prove Mens Rea or Intent Beyond a Reasonable Doubt," Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell's office is not pursuing the misdemeanor charges and is dropping the case. The state issued that writ Wednesday...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d

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Property tax cut raises concerns for Lakeland Community Theatre

LAKELAND, Fla. — Concerns are growing for Lakeland Community Theatre as Amendment 3 could affect funding for the historic building the nonprofit calls home. Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Tuesday, increasing the homestead exemption for average homeowners. The change is expected to provide residents property tax relief, but Lakeland officials estimate it could reduce the city’s general fund revenue by about $12.5 million over the next two years.

Lakeland, FL · 17h

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Lake Wales water plant undergoes renovation

A building left battered by Hurricane Charley more than two decades ago is finally getting a second life in Lake Wales. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Lake Wales, FL · 1d

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Election Night 2026: Osceola County elects new leaders, approves school funding as Republicans sweep Florida and Democrats gain nationally

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Election Night 2026 brought significant changes across Osceola County, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud on Tuesday, November 3, as voters elected new leaders, returned incumbents to office, and approved a major school funding measure. While Republicans swept Florida’s statewide races, Democrats won key local contests in...

Osceola County, FL · 3d

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Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet Wins District 42 Seat, Replacing Anna Eskamani

Felipe Sousa Lazaballet (D) won Tuesday’s election for Florida House District 42, defeating Republican Bonnie Jackson and securing the seat held for the past four years by term-limited State Representative Anna Eskamani. According to unofficial results from the Florida Division of Elections, Sousa Lazaballet received 62.41% of the vote...

Orlando, FL · 2d

10 Tampa Bay

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New Dengue Nmbers in Florida

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d