Auburndale, FL news on Thursday, October 29, 2026
In Auburndale, FL on Thursday, October 29, 2026: School board places superintendent on administrative leave. Also: FDOT added a lane on I-4 and U.S. 27 in Polk County to ease congestion; Armed citizens at a Polk County Dollar General detained a knife-wielding woman until deputies arrived. Weather: Thursday stays mild and mostly clear, 71–82°F with just a sprinkle and light wind.
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- FDOT added a lane on I-4 and U.S. 27 in Polk County to ease congestion.Bay News 9 · · Around
News & local government
- Polk County school board placed superintendent on administrative leave.Local 3 News · · Around
- Polk County and school board focus on coordinated planning for student growth.Polk County Government (.gov) · · Around
Safety & emergencies
- Armed citizens at a Polk County Dollar General detained a knife-wielding woman until deputies arrived.WKMG · · Around
- Polk County law enforcement arrested 200-plus people in a sex crime sting operation.WFLA · · Around
Business & new openings
- Sherwin-Williams distribution center in Polk County sold in a nine-figure deal.The Business Journals · · Around
Sports
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