06/17/2026

Winter Haven Man Arrested for Using Fake Emergency Lights to Force Other Drivers Off Road

A Winter Haven man used fake emergency lights on his truck to force other drivers out of his way. He faces felony charges.

Jun 17

Polk County Sheriff's Office Replaces Bankrupt Jail Medical Provider

Jun 17

City Manager Names Adam Lunn Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport

Jun 17

Southbound Winchester Boulevard lane closes for power line work next week

Jun 17

How extreme heat damages the human body

Human bodies employ natural cooling mechanisms, but these systems fail under sustained high heat and humidity. Understanding the physiological effects of extreme temperatures can help people recognize danger signs and take protective steps.

Jun 17

Mendoza Selected as Top Pick in NFL Draft

Jun 17

Lightning defeat Canadiens 3-2 in OT to even series

Jun 17

NFL Draft: Teams Signal Early Moves as First Round Approaches

Jun 17

Wheeler Returns to Phillies Rotation After Eight-Month Absence

Jun 17

Justice Department Clears Warner Bros. Merger with Paramount

The U.S. Justice Department approved Warner Bros.' acquisition of Paramount, removing a final regulatory hurdle for the $111 billion merger. The deal combines two studios that together control HBO, CNN, and other major media properties.

Jun 17

SpaceX begins trading on NASDAQ following record initial public offering

Jun 17

SpaceX Sets IPO Price at $135 per Share, Valuing Company at $1.77 Trillion

Jun 17

SpaceX raises $75 billion in initial public offering

Jun 17

SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Record IPO

Jun 17

The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.

Jun 17

Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)

Jun 17

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence

Jun 17

The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore

Jun 17

Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art

Jun 17

The One Thing Your Nervous System Actually Needs (And It's Not Another App)

You've probably heard about grounding techniques, but nobody tells you why your body is literally demanding them right now—or how to actually use one without feeling ridiculous.

Jun 17

Why We Keep Misreading Emily Dickinson—And What Her Dashes Actually Mean

Jun 17

The Dangerous Comfort of the Unexamined Quote

Jun 17

The Fed Just Admitted It Has No Idea When Inflation Stops, and Markets Called Them on It

Jun 17

My Partner Won't Stop Comparing Me to His Ex—And I'm Losing It

Jun 17

Wellington, Sheriff's Office Earn Four Awards for E-Bike Safety Campaign

Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office earned four safety awards for Operation Moto Madness, an enforcement and education initiative targeting e-bike and motorized scooter safety.

Jun 17

Lake County Elections Office Wins National Award for Accessible Voting

Jun 17

Riviera Beach Youth Council Wins State Award for Vaping Campaign

Jun 17

Police Chief Collier to Address Gun Violence Prevention Tonight in Cocoa

Jun 17

CDC Links Infant Botulism Cases to Nara Organics Formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a connection between infant botulism cases and Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Health officials recommend parents discontinue use of the product.

Jun 17

Trump announces Sunday signing of U.S.-Iran deal as Tehran expresses reservations

Jun 17

Trump faces discord with G7 allies over two conflicts at France summit

Jun 17

Ebola outbreak disrupts daily life in eastern Congo

Jun 17

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday

Jun 17