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Locals Are Quietly Moving To This Sleepy Florida Town Where Rent Still Starts Around $800

There’s a town in the middle of Florida where the rent is still reasonable, the bowling alley is still open, and nobody is in a particular hurry to do anything. That town is Wauchula, and if you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re about to understand why a growing number of people are quietly packing their things and heading to Hardee County.

Wauchula, FL · 4d
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Arcadia Is The Cattle Town Where Retirees Still Find Antique Streets And Low Costs

Some Florida towns chase the next big thing, and some simply keep being themselves. Out in the ranch country of Southwest Florida sits a small city with fewer than 7,500 residents, a downtown on a national historic list, and a cattle heritage that never packed up and left. People looking...

Arcadia, FL · 7d
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This Florida Retirement Town Has A Historic Downtown And Lakes Close By

An Ohio pottery maker designed an entire downtown around one perfect circle, and the streets still spin off it like wheel spokes. He laid it out back in 1912. Today, that ring of historic storefronts sits at the heart of one of Florida’s most underrated retirement towns. Then the...

Sebring, FL · 2d
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Peace River flooding forces about 100 animals out of wildlife park in Arcadia

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River has submerged Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing the evacuation of about 100 animals and leaving the park closed until further notice. "This is the pathway," a park representative said, pointing to a walkway now completely underwater. "Here to...

Arcadia, FL · 1d
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Polk GOP Halloween Post Draws Criticism Over Racial Connotations

Polk County School Board District 3 candidate Victor Sims began receiving screenshots of an Oct. 31 Facebook post from the Republican Party of Polk County soon after it appeared on Facebook. The post, shared at almost 10 p.m. on Halloween included the text, “This Halloween, the scariest thing isn’t a...

Polk County, FL · 3d

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Arcadia flood damage leaves Hidden Oak Hideaway treehouse closed

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK) — Flooding from the Peace River left an Arcadia Airbnb owner without her only source of income as the river crested above 16 feet Thursday night. Jessica Dobbins told WINK News she and her husband had to pump floodwater off the property before they could accept reservations again at the Hidden Oak Hideaway Treehouse. The flooding left the landscape completely underwater.

Arcadia, FL · 2d

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Peace River flooding disrupts lives and businesses in DeSoto County

ARCADIA, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River in DeSoto County has reached over 16 feet, forcing evacuations, closures, and disruptions to daily life as residents, businesses, and officials monitor the rising water levels. The National Weather Service forecast that the Peace River near State Road 70 in Arcadia...

Desoto County, FL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Fla., DeSoto County, Miss., and Boston have March 1 and April 1 deadlines to claim 2027 senior property tax exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Florida, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Boston can cut their 2027 property tax bills with senior exemptions, but each program has a filing cutoff. Florida’s Polk County wants paperwork by March 1, while DeSoto County and Boston close their windows April 1. The Florida break can take up to […]

Polk County, FL · 5d

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Voters approve property tax increase in Polk County

A major boost is coming to Polk County classrooms after voters approved a property tax increase Tuesday to fund teacher retention, school safety and core student programs. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Polk County, FL · 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 · 1d

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Polk County Election Results: Republicans Win Most Seats, Democrat Octavio Hernandez Wins House District 51

Polk County election results show Republicans winning most congressional and legislative races, while Democrat Octavio Hernandez won House District 51. The post Polk County Election Results: Republicans Win Most Seats, Democrat Octavio Hernandez Wins House District 51 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

Polk County, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 5d

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Peace River begins crests in DeSoto County as waters inundate campground road

ARCADIA, Fla. - Surging waters from the cresting Peace River came into areas along the river across DeSoto County Thursday. Streets and access corridors along the riverbank have transformed into direct extensions of the Peace River. The road leading into the Arcadia Peace River Campground sits underwater. At DeSoto Veterans...

Desoto County, FL · 2d

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What Manatee County’s proposed e-bike rules could mean for riders

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County is considering changes to its e-bike and e-scooter ordinance, including a proposal that would prohibit riders under 16, as public safety officials report an increase in serious injuries involving children. The county’s public safety department reports a 27% increase in high-acuity e-bike injuries...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Polk County teachers, staff to receive pay boost next school year after funding hike approved

Polk County voters approved a one-mill property tax increase to raise $80 million annually for classroom safety, staff salaries, and core academic operations. The typical homeowner will pay an additional $259.42 annually, with local charter schools receiving 18% of all funds collected. School employees will receive an across-the-board base pay...

Polk County, FL · 3d

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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 · 3d

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FAA Announces Operational Digital Towers in Florida and Alaska

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said November 6 that digital air traffic control towers are operational at Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) in Florida and Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) in Alaska, expanding its deployment of camera-based systems for controllers. The agency's announcement identifies Frequentis as the selected supplier....

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