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MulberryCarl Fish - October 31, 2026

Mulberry Woman Dies After Collision Involving Semi-Truck And Two Cars

AuburndaleCarl Fish - October 30, 2026

Auburndale Woman Killed In Motorcycle Crash Near Bartow Thursday Night

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - October 30, 2026

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Hear Local Bands This Weekend

Lake HamiltonCarl Fish - October 30, 2026

Lake Hamilton Fires Police Chief, Citing Policy Violations And Leadership Failures

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Technology

AuburndaleStaff Reporter - October 30, 2020

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Lakeland

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

Lakeland

Florida Poly Police Become First in Nation to Add Flying eVTOL Vehicle to Department

Carl Fish - October 20, 2026

Latest News

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - October 30, 2026

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Hear Local Bands This Weekend

Music lovers have several opportunities to enjoy live entertainment around Winter Haven and the surrounding area this weekend, with local bands, karaoke and afternoon...

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Lake Wales

Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Crash In Lake Wales

Carl Fish - October 30, 2026

Events

Fun in Lake Alfred Presents Trick-or-Treat Event on Halloween

Allison - October 30, 2026

Davenport

Trooper Seriously Injured After Driver Fails to Move Over in Active Work Zone

Staff Reporter - October 29, 2026

Sports

Seminoles Bully Bulls In 10-1 Preseason Win

Ethan Jones - October 29, 2026

Events

CrossFit Winter Haven Hosting Trunk or Treat Event October 29

Allison - October 29, 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

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

Frostproof

Pregnant Avon Park Woman, Unborn Baby Killed In US 27 Semi Crash Near Frostproof

Carl Fish - October 18, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Haines City Woman and New York Woman Arrested in Posner Park Retail Theft Case

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

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ObituariesNovember 17, 2018

In Loving Memory Of Patsy R. Morgan JULY 21, 1941 ~ NOVEMBER 10, 2018

LakelandMay 30, 2016

Polk Deputies Arrest Man For Murder

Winter HavenApril 17, 2020

Kitchen Fire at Spring Haven Retirement Displaces Residents

Winter HavenMay 23, 2018

Winter Haven Middle Schooler Arrested For Allegedly Making Shooting & Death Threats To The School

Winter HavenFebruary 25, 2016

Girlfriend Arrested in Connection with Homicide of 33 Year Old Tomerreio Clark of Winter Haven

Winter HavenJuly 2, 2018

Alert Citizen Helps Police Capture Burglary Suspect

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How This 15-Year-Old Episode of Arthur Explains Life as a Person with Autism

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeJuly 28, 2016

PCSO Detectives are Seeking Your Help in Identifying a Suspicious Person in Winter Haven Who Attacked and Appears to be Stalking a Female Victim

Haines CityMay 18, 2024

A 17 Yr Old Suspect Reportedly “Reaching For A Gun” Was Shot & Critically Injured By Haines City Police

Lake WalesMarch 31, 2025

Bok Academy North Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Following Arrest

Winter HavenFebruary 29, 2016

Winter Haven Teen Charged with Robbery With a Deadly Weapon after Attacking a Man and his Pregnant GirlfriendT

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

City of Winter Haven Using Lottery System To Select Names For Purchasing Stadium Seats From Demolished Chain of Lakes Stadium

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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

Haines CityMarch 26, 2023

Haines City Police To Hold Press Conference Regarding Arrest Of Suspect Caught On Video

MulberryFebruary 3, 2024

Traffic Is Closed On 37 South of CR 640 After Serious Crash

Lake WalesMay 6, 2020

Lake Wales Family Restaurant Goes Above and Beyond

Fort MeadeJuly 9, 2021

Fort Meade Woman Arrested for Aggravated Manslaughter When 8 Week Old Baby found to Have Multiple Skull Fractures