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Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Miltonfox35orlando.com9 hours ago
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Serial Thief "Carrie" Arrested in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested Carlton Scott McKuhen III, also known by the aliases "Carrie," "Pumpkin," and "Christina," for felony theft charges. According to Sheriff Grady Judd, McKuhen’s recent crime spree, which has spanned multiple locations over the past few months, has escalated the charges from misdemeanor to felony theft.
System in Gulf could hit Florida with 3 to 30 inches of rain. Here's Polk County's forecast
The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances for development of a system of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico. A tropical or subtropical depression or storm could form during the early to middle part of next week, depending on environmental conditions, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. ...
Charleys Phillysteak & Wings in Lakeland, Florida, cited for five violations in Polk County
Charleys Phillysteak & Wings, an eatery in Lakeland, Florida, recently encountered challenges during a health inspection. The counter-service chain, known for its Philly-style cheesesteaks and packed fries, underwent a complaint-driven inspection on September 23, 2024, resulting in five violations, including two high-priority issues.
DeSantis Declares State of Emergency in Polk, 34 Other Counties as Storm Strengthens
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties, including Polk, as Tropical Storm Milton strengthens and is projected to reach hurricane strength Sunday night with possible landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. The state of emergency includes these counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte,...
Live updates: Get Week 6 high school football results from Polk County here
After last week's slate of important district games, teams can take a break from the district schedule, although for many teams, the games aren't any less important in terms of their playoff chances. One of the biggest games of the night is in north Lakeland as Bartow travels up Highway 98 to play Lake Gibson. Bartow is coming off a district victory over George Jenkins. Lake Gibson is recovering from a beating at Lakeland on Tuesday prior to the postponement of last Friday's games. Even with the loss, Lake Gibson is hanging on to a playoff spot as the No....
Florida Cold Stone Creamery Shut Down After State Inspection
One could argue that ice cream is one of life's simple pleasures. And it can taste especially sweet when eaten in Florida's hot climate. Floridians who want to enjoy the sweet treat away from home can choose from chains like Baskin Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Store Creamery. Unfortunately, a store location of the latter - in Valrico - was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Lakeland Electric Ends Rebates for Some Appliances, Lowers Rates for Others
But to make the energy-saving incentive program more sustainable, it is ending rebates for three types of appliances — clothes dryers, dishwashers and freezers. It’s also lowering the rates for four others — refrigerators, clothes washers, water heaters and heat pumps. “We feel confident we’re going to...
Filed Plans Indicate FL Could Get A New Store Of The "Best" Fast Food Restaurant In The US, Culver's
When I write an occasional article about Culver's on Newsbreak, it seems to generate much interest. Some Floridians seem to have a nostalgic liking for the chain - perhaps because many Floridians come from the Midwest. Floridians living in Polk County, and particularly in Fort Meade, may be interested to know that plans indicate that a Culver's may be coming their way. This may be particularly true because often, readers from Florida's smaller towns comment that although towns like Tampa and Orlando always get new restaurants, the smaller towns sometimes seemingly get passed over.
Electric vehicle event scheduled for Saturday at The Well in Lakeland
Lakeland Drive Electric Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St., in Lakeland. At the free, family-friendly event, local owners of electric vehicles will show their vehicles and answer questions, according to a news release. Explore various EV models, including SUVs, pickups and...
Inside a NOAA hurricane hunter
As Tropical Storm Debby slid by the Tampa Bay area, lashing the coast with gusty winds, rain and storm surge, a crew at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland jumped into action. Full of scientists and special weather-gathering equipment, the crew and staff flew...
Closure of Septic Waste Dump Creates Hardship for Polk Haulers, Homeowners
The only facility in Polk County that accepted septic system waste — BS Ranch & Farm — closed six weeks ago. That was welcome news for county officials, who spent years trying to shut down the operation on 300 acres east of Reynolds Road and north of the Polk Parkway. It is also a relief for Citrus Woods residents, who have complained about foul odors since late 2016.
‘Gross’ Damage Adds $89,000 and Extra Month to Simpson Park Pool Repair
Delayed opening: Replacing the liner began a month ago and was supposed to be complete within a month’s time. But unexpected damage will delay the pool’s reopening until mid-November, City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said during an agenda study session. Sherrouse said the PVC coating on stainless-steel panels that...
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