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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 10, 2026

This Day in History- April 10, 1866: ASPCA Founded

Haines CityStaff Reporter - April 10, 2026

Runoff Set for Haines City Commission Seat 2 as West, Johnson Advance

BartowAllison - April 10, 2026

Bartow Ag Center Horse Arena Offers Rodeo-Ready Experience for Riders and Spectators

Polk CountyAllison - April 9, 2026

Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban

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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - August 19, 2020

Over 50% of OT Environments Detected 3 or More OT System Intrusions in 2019

OT systems are a critical piece of the US economy, Electrical Power Grids, Manufacturing Facilities, Water Supply, Food Production,...

Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

Lakeland

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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BartowAllison - April 9, 2026

City of Bartow to Honor Herbert Dixon Day on April 11; Dixon is 106 Years Old

The City once again will recognize Herbert Dixon Day in Bartow, this year on April 11. Mr. Dixon, a local golfing legend, was born in...

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Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

LPD

Plant City Arrest Made in Deadly Lakeland Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge

Carl Fish - April 9, 2026

Health & Wellness

Heart Risks Go Beyond the Heart: Don’t Forget to Check Blood Sugar and Kidney Health

Allison - April 8, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Man Arrested and charged with 46 Counts Possession of Child Pornography

Allison - April 8, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Allison - April 7, 2026

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Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! Is One Piece Coming to Universal Orlando Resort?

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

Florida

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

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

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Polk Sheriff

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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Polk CountyAugust 2, 2019

National Weather Service Issues Flood Warning For Parts Of Polk County

Health & WellnessJanuary 13, 2026

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Offers New Hope for Veterans

Winter HavenNovember 10, 2023

WHPD Release Video Stills Of Individuals iioInvolved In Publix Supermarket Fatal Stabbing

LakelandMay 22, 2025

City Of Lakeland Provides Statement Regarding Incident Between Conservative Journalist & Police Officers

Lake WalesFebruary 9, 2021

In Loving Memory of Tyler Austin Noel April 5, 1991 – January 26, 2021

Lake WalesJanuary 25, 2021

Mimi Hardman Collections and Research Center Celebrates Grand Opening With Dedication Ceremony

Polk CountyApril 16, 2020

POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE HAS NEW DEADLINE UPDATES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Headlines NowMay 17, 2017

Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show Saturday May 20th

Polk CountyMay 16, 2023

Local Suspense Author Releases 4th Book in Her Award-Winning Series

Lake WalesJanuary 21, 2019

Lake Wales IHOP Dedicates New Location With Ribbon Cutting

Lake HamiltonFebruary 23, 2021

Pedestrian Struck and Killed Near Lake Hamilton Sunday Night

Polk CountyFebruary 12, 2019

Polk County Clerk Offers Saturday Opening for Passport Applications

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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

Cooking On The RidgeMarch 24, 2025

Cooking on the Ridge: Toad in the Hole

BartowMarch 14, 2016

Suspect Arrested for an Affray Dies at Hospital

Polk CountyMarch 1, 2025

Man With Multiple DUI’s Including One With Serious Bodily Injury Is Arrested Again For DUI With Two Young Children In The Vehicle

Babson ParkSeptember 15, 2017

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