Winter Haven Leaders Advocate in Washington for Safer Skies Over City’s Growing Airport
The airspace above Winter Haven is bustling. On any given day, numerous aircraft—including student flights, business jets, recreational planes, Tampa General Hospital’s emergency medical...
When Sharing the Road, We Share Responsibility
~ All road users must work together to foster safety on Florida’s roadways. ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles...
Special Mother’s Day Message
On this Mother’s Day, Newzy Neighbor proudly honors all the mothers whose love, strength, and dedication form the foundation of our homes and communities.Today,...
Butterfly Lies & Stolen Ties: Yard Worker Nabbed for Exploiting Elderly Woman in Poinciana
An 89-year old woman in Poinciana has employed Jamil for the past six years to do yard work.
One day recently, the woman discovered Jamil...
Helicopter Herb, Stop-Sticks & a Scrap Yard Showdown: Mike & Alyssa’s Not-So-Great Escape
A PCSO deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop on a white Ford Fusion in the area of Bomber Road, south of Eagle Lake....
Avon Park Woman Arrested For DUI And Drug Possession While A Small Child Was...
What started as a traffic stop for a minor infraction ended with the driver being arrested on very serious charges.
On Saturday, April 26th, at...
Lakeland man who exchanged explicit nude images with a teenaged girl arrested for possessing...
Harold Tittle, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on April 26 and charged with unlawful use of a 2-way communication...
Tire Collection Event for North Lakeland at Hunt Fountain Park planned for May 17,...
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m....
Road Closure Notice
Road Closure is scheduled for Friday, May 9th, 2025
Bark in the Park
Road closures will begin roughly at 3pm and will be reopened by 9pm....
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 126-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf...
