Upcoming Events
Havendale Christmas Parade
December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFreeBreakfast with Santa
December 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am$10 - Auburndale Civic CenterCity Commission Meeting
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News Releases
20 Years with Auburndale: Lt. John Cruz’s Journey of Service
Auburndale Police Lieutenant John Cruz of the Special Operations Division knew he wanted to pursue law enforcement when he was a kid. The reason? His parents would share inspiring stories from their jobs at the Polk County Sheriff's Office.…
The Baynard House is a Historic Gift for the Present!
We travel back to December 7th, 2023. A crowd gathers near the Historic Train Depot. Everyone is talking about the upcoming Christmas tree lighting. Across the street, the Baynard House celebrates the Christmas season with us. It is dressed…
Former Army Paratrooper finds New Calling Mentoring Youth
Wilfred Jr. Walker, known affectionately by the community as "Pop," is a dedicated family man. Pop has a remarkable family tree that includes 8 children, 47 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. In 1980, he joined the United…
Lake Myrtle Employee Brings Army Expertise to Auburndale
Jarred Ison's journey in the United States Army began in 2018 when he served on active duty until 2021, primarily focusing on the M1 Abrams main battle tank. While he remains in the Individual Ready Reserve, he decided to contribute his…
Public Utilities Employee Uses Marine Corps Background to Serve Auburndale
Mariano Maeso has always wanted to serve his country. Even as a kid, he dreamt of donning the uniform of a United States Marine. As he grew older, Mariano pursued his dream and eventually enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He completed…
Auburndale Police Officer Serves Country and Community
Caption: Lizet and her mother at the Auburndale Police Department’s Swearing-In Pinning Ceremony (June 2018).
Auburndale Police Officer Lizet Carrizales understands the meaning of perseverance. She is a first-generation Mexican-American,…
U.S. Navy Sailor Integral to Auburndale Community Center
The year is 1964. The Vietnam War is raging. Military conscription is a very real possibility for millions of Americans. All young men between the ages of 18-25 could be called to arms at a moment’s notice. Expecting that soon he will…
Loyal Auburndale Employee Recognized for Veteran Service
For Veterans Day, the City of Auburndale will be posting one article for each day between now and November 11th (Veterans Day). We are honored to introduce you to these members of the Auburndale community. First up, we have none other than…