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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 25, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Recover Function – Restoring Operations After a Cyber Incident

In today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must not only focus on preventing and responding to cyber incidents but...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

Lakeland

11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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EventsAllison - February 13, 2026

18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Returns to Lake Eva Park

The smell of slow-smoked barbecue will once again fill the air as the 18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge returns to Lake Eva Park...

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18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Returns to Lake Eva Park

Allison - February 13, 2026

Lake Wales

Man With A Love For Music Among Four Killed in SR 60 Crash Near Lake Wales

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

Mulberry

One Person Killed In Mulberry Crash Involving Dump Truck

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

Davenport

Cyber Crimes Unit arrests Davenport roommates during child pornography investigation

Carl Fish - February 11, 2026

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Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida

Allison - February 11, 2026

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Florida

Young Davenport Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Osceola Polk Line Road Friday

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

Florida

FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 2026

Florida

Resurrection On Jefferson Street: A RUF Story

Ethan Jones - December 4, 2025

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Sheriff Grady Judd Blasts Minneapolis Leadership Over ICE Incident Response

Staff Reporter - January 8, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

Traffic Enforcement Initiatives In Polk County Give Opportunities To Law Enforcement Agencies To Detain Illegal Immigrants – Here Is Why They Can

Carl Fish - September 25, 2025

Polk County

Cheryl Williams Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Deputy Blane Lane

Carl Fish - September 19, 2025

Polk Sheriff

PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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Haines CityDecember 22, 2025

City of Haines City Announces New Communications & Marketing Specialist

AuburndaleDecember 31, 2024

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LakelandSeptember 15, 2017

5 arrests made for curfew violations on September 15

Lake WalesSeptember 22, 2016

Polk County Couple Arrested & Charged With Multiple Counts of Promoting Sexual Performance Of A Child & Possession Of Child Pornography

BartowNovember 30, 2017

Polk County Seeks Diversity Program Recruits

Lake WalesJanuary 12, 2021

Resort at Canopy Oaks Celebrates Grand Opening

BartowNovember 18, 2016

Polk Sheriff’s Department Searching For Escaped Trustee

FrostproofApril 25, 2018

Frostproof Main Street Resource Team Visits To Help Revitalize Downtown

Lake WalesOctober 12, 2017

Lake Wales Museum’s Monsters’ Ball and Infected Zombie Freight Room Maze!

LakelandDecember 13, 2016

Polk County Sheriff’s Office & Southeastern University To Announce School Safety Partnership

LakelandMarch 22, 2017

Open House For the New Walker Road Park March 28

Lake WalesDecember 19, 2019

AdventHealth Lake Wales Collects Gifts for Local Families

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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

AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

Auburndale Bank Robbed & One Suspect In Custody

BartowJuly 14, 2025

Traviss Tech and PCPS Introduce Cutting Edge Air Traffic Control Simulator & Program

LakelandDecember 19, 2016

Ice Skating Returns to Lakeland Center December 20th!!!

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Winter Haven Man Shot And Killed Early Sunday, PCSO Investigating

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