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Lake WalesAllison - November 9, 2026

Lake Wales Chamber Launches Nationwide Search for New President & CEO

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - November 6, 2026

Fictitious Name Public Notice

Headlines NowCarl Fish - November 5, 2026

26 Skydivers To Attempt To Break 40-Year-Old World Record In Lake Wales

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - November 5, 2026

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Hear Local Bands This Weekend Nov 5-8

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Technology

Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 18, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Mastering the Respond Function for Effective Incident Management

In today's evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be prepared to swiftly and effectively respond to security incidents. The...

Lakeland

Bartow

Polk County High School Football Week 11 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 30, 2026

Events

Lakeland Harley-Davidson to Host Family-Friendly Trike or Treat Event on Halloween

Allison - October 27, 2026

Lakeland

Lights Out, Game Over: Vikings and Stallions Settle for a 28-28 Tie

Ethan Jones - October 22, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County High School Football Week 10 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 22, 2026

Latest News

SportsEthan Jones - November 4, 2026

FSU Baseball Garnet & Gold All-Star Game

By Ethan Jones It was a festive weekend in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Florida State Seminoles hosted their annual Garnet & Gold All-Star Game. The...

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Auburndale

This Weekend in Auburndale: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

This Weekend in Lake Wales: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Bartow

This Weekend in Bartow: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

This Weekend in Winter Haven: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 6–8, 2026)

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

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Florida

Florida & National

Florida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday

Carl Fish - September 29, 2026

Florida & National

Polk County’s Bobby Williams Puts Faith and Service at the Heart of His Grassroots Governor’s Campaign

Carl Fish - August 17, 2026

Florida & National

County Commissioner Treks Critical Corridor

Staff Reporter - April 29, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Allison - November 4, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

Carl Fish - November 2, 2026

Polk County

11 human trafficking victims identified and offered services 31 child sexual predators arrested Two suspects charged with human trafficking

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lake Wales Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After Lakeland Incident

Allison - October 19, 2026

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DavenportAugust 29, 2019

US 27 Entrance to Posner Park closed for Utilities work

FrostproofOctober 26, 2021

Frostproof Fall Street Dance Gears Up for Halloween Weekend

Lake WalesJuly 25, 2016

Man Killed In Lake Wales Crash

DavenportAugust 15, 2019

PCSO Is Responding to Suspicious Person Reported Near The Davenport School of Arts

Crime & Public SafetyAugust 8, 2024

Winter Haven Man Charged with Grand Theft and Scheming to Defraud After Being Caught Stealing Thousands of Dollars Over Time from Place of Employment

MulberryJanuary 31, 2021

12 Yr Old Boy Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Saturday Night In Polk County

Traffic & RoadsDecember 19, 2024

Driver Crashes Through Fence into Playground at Preschool in Winter Haven

Lake WalesJuly 22, 2020

Polk County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team Called To A Home On Deer Run Drive In Lake Wales

LakelandMarch 17, 2017

Lakeland’s Fallen Police Officers Honored with New Memorial

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeSeptember 12, 2017

Three Teens Arrested in Winter Haven for Burglary During State of Emergency in Aftermath of Hurricane Irma

ClassifiedsOctober 2, 2025

Public Notice of Fictitious Name

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Polk County Fire Rescue Remembers Engineer/Paramedic Douglas Clemons

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Winter HavenJune 29, 2016

Enjoy a Blast From The Past This Saturday With Classic Cars at Cruisin’ Winter Haven

Lake WalesDecember 29, 2016

Lake Wales 16 Year Old Killed In Crash

Winter HavenDecember 21, 2016

Winter Haven 5 Year Old Bitten In The Face By Family Dog While Reaching For Fallen Christmas Tree Ornament

BartowAugust 17, 2016

Bartow 19 Yr. Old Arrested After Having Sex With 14 Yr. Old

BartowSeptember 3, 2020

Free Mask Distribution City of Bartow

LakelandJanuary 28, 2022

Polk Deputies Investigating Body Found Near Reynolds Road Train Tracks

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Winter Haven Library Card Design Contest Is Back

LakelandMarch 17, 2021

Spring Obsession Obsesses Over Spring At Lake Crago Park