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This new Polk County Publix store will be 10,000 square feet bigger than one a half mile awayThe Ledger3 hours ago
Hurricane Helene latest: Death toll continues to riseWFAA1 day ago
Polk County home health aide accused of sleeping on the job arrested in man’s death: ‘He was old anyway'fox13news.com21 hours ago
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This new Polk County Publix store will be 10,000 square feet bigger than one a half mile away
Plans for a new Publix supermarket are under review and could be approved soon, a Polk County planning department administrator said. The plans call for construction of a 54,964-square-foot grocery store and a 2,100-square-foot liquor store on 9.22 acres with a parking lot, drainage and utilities. The plans are currently under review. ...
Argument in Lake Wales Leads to Gunfire and Arrest of Two Men
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Lake Wales, FL — A heated confrontation escalated into gunfire Sunday evening, September 29, 2024, leading to the arrest of two men by deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
Woman Critically Injured in Winter Haven Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Winter Haven, FL — A 37-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run early Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, on Recker Highway in front of DA Place Hookah Lounge. The driver fled the scene but was later located and arrested by detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Popular Winter Haven Buffet, Buffet City, Shut Down After A State Inspection - 32 Violations
Sometimes, when I write articles about Florida buffets, some readers comment that they find buffets unsanitary, although many Floridians counter that they enjoy them. Unfortunately, one of Florida's buffets, Winter Haven's Buffet City, was temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Winter Haven man is 8th from Polk County arrested on charges related to Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot
FBI agents arrested a Winter Haven man Monday on charges that he entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Christopher Sean Madison, 36, is the eighth current or former Polk County resident to face charges related to the insurrection. ...
Live updates: Week 6 high school football results from Polk County here
Concerns about Hurricane Helene forced the juggling off the high school football schedule around the state, including Polk County, with some teams getting their games in on either Tuesday or Saturday. For Polk County, more than half the games are being played tonight. Most games would have had to be made up if they couldn't be played on Monday as this was a big week for district matchups. In games already played, Lakeland won its first 5A-6...
Davenport Clerk Busted for Selling Booze to Minor in Undercover Sting
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Davenport, FL — In a turn of events that could have been ripped straight from a TV cop drama, a convenience store clerk in Davenport was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor as part of "Operation Pop Top"—a campaign run by the Polk County Sheriff's Office to catch stores breaking the law on underage alcohol sales.
Rising Flu Cases in Florida: What the Latest Data Tells Us
Flu season is underway in Florida, and health officials are already reporting a notable rise in cases. The latest data from the Florida Department of Health, covering the week of September 15-21, 2024, shows an uptick in both flu-related emergency department visits and positive flu tests.
8-foot gator seeks shelter on man’s doorstep as hurricane nears Florida
Floridians are accustomed to hurricanes and alligators, but one homeowner faced both at once when an 8-foot gator showed up at his doorstep in advance of Hurricane Helene’s landfall. The encounter happened around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Lakeland area, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s...
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