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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - November 10, 2026

PCSO Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland Area

Polk CountyEthan Jones - November 10, 2026

Polk County Boys High School Basketball Season Preview

BartowAllison - November 10, 2026

Main Street Bartow Announces New Executive Director

ObituariesAllison - November 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Christian Jose Monter, 19

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Technology

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - January 7, 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020 https://youtu.be/-YwB48uw0mM 10. Anti Virus or Application Whitelist Technologies. While Anti-Virus...

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

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ObituariesAllison - November 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Christian Jose Monter, 19

Christian Jose Monter 08/28/2007-11/07/2026 Christian Jose Monter passed away 11/07/2026. He was a beloved son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, and friend. He was born 08/28/2007 at Winter...

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Lake Wales

Michael “Mike” Baccus, 74, Remembered for Faith, Generosity and Community Service

Carl Fish - November 9, 2026

Davenport

Medical Helicopter Responds To Motorcycle Crash In Davenport Monday

Carl Fish - November 9, 2026

Events

Haines City Fire Department Hosting Annual Open House

Allison - November 9, 2026

Lake Wales

Lake Wales Chamber Launches Nationwide Search for New President & CEO

Allison - November 9, 2026

Polk County

Fictitious Name Public Notice

Staff Reporter - November 6, 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

PCSO Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland Area

Allison - November 10, 2026

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

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Must Read

LakelandApril 24, 2023

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspect Becoming Ill During Transport On Polk Parkway

Winter HavenOctober 18, 2018

Tricks And Treats Offered At Wilfred Smith Resource Center

Entertainment & LifestyleJuly 6, 2026

Love the People God Gave You: Remembering the Legacy of Melvin “Mel-V” Germaine Hover

Polk CountyFebruary 1, 2017

Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. Annual Awards & Silent Auction Celebrating 20th Anniversary

EventsOctober 1, 2025

Celebrate Local History at the 49th Annual Pioneer Days Festival

Crime & Public SafetyFebruary 24, 2025

Both Suspects Arrested After Last Night’s Murder over Marijuana in Frostproof

This Day in HistoryJanuary 30, 2026

This Day in History January 30, 1948: Gandhi Assassinated

Haines CityApril 14, 2021

Battle of the Bands to be Hosted at Balmoral Resort

National NewsNovember 11, 2023

Are You Ready To Leave The Rat Race In Polk County? Check Out This Tennessee Home On 5 Acres

Winter HavenJuly 1, 2021

Man Scans Over $250 Worth of Items at Walmart Then Walks Out The Door Without Paying

Winter HavenJuly 20, 2018

Third Annual Stand Up Paddle Boarding Invitational

Polk CountyMarch 27, 2020

Friday March 27, 2020 2:00 PM Update Polk County COVID-19 Cases Up To 26

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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

DavenportFebruary 7, 2019

UPDATE On Armed Suspect Shot At Polk County Sheriffs Office Deputies In Davenport This Morning

Haines CityJune 18, 2021

Officer Christopher Jackson has been terminated following an internal investigation.

MulberryDecember 14, 2022

17-year-old Pennsylvania fugitive with murder warrant arrested in Polk County High School

Lake Wales Police DepartmentMay 21, 2026

Man Accused In Lake Wales Sexual Battery Case Later Arrested After FHP Pursuit And Crashing Into PCSO Vehicle