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Map view of George Jenkins Blvd with heavy traffic (red) near the Lakeland Police badge and nearby landmarks like High Leverage Baseball and Lakeland Habitat ReStore.
Traffic

Lakeland Crash Claims Life of 29-Year-Old Motorcyclist After Collision

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Woman receiving a blood pressure check, smiling as cuff is applied to her arm; gloved hands hold the device, logo visible in bottom right.
Health & Wellness

Stopping the ‘Silent Killer:’ How to Check, Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure

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Poster for Winter Haven Water Department Job Fair showing a group of staff at a booth under a blue canopy; event details: Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:00am–1:00pm, Florida Room, Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881; www.mywinterhaven.com/careers.
Winter Haven

Winter Haven Water Department to Host Job Fair on May 15

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Deputy sheriff car blocking a rural road at an intersection with Perch Ln Rd and Alt/Bab Cut-Off Rd signs, power lines overhead, fence on the right.
Traffic

One Person Killed In Fiery Crash In Alturas

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Mugshot of a man with short dark hair and full beard, wearing a blue shirt against a gray background.
Crime & Public Safety

A Long-Distance Friendship Over Instagram Turned Romantic and Quickly Evolved Into Threats of Physical Harm

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Two renderings of Lakeland Fire Department Station 8: a white building with red trim, blue windows, and red garage doors, surrounded by landscaping and palm trees.
Lakeland

Lakeland Approves New Fire Station #8 for Northwest District on International Firefighters Day

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Portrait of a middle-aged woman with long brown hair and a neutral expression, facing the camera against a gray background.
Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO: Teacher Arrested for Damaging Ex-Boyfriend’s Girlfriend’s Vehicle

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Portrait of a man in an orange jail jumpsuit, facing the camera with a neutral expression (head-and-shoulders).
Crime & Public Safety

Back Behind Bars: Man on Probation Arrested in New Assault Case At Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center

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Runoff election banner for Commission Seat 2 featuring portraits of Horace West (left) and Lekia Johnson (right) with their names and 'GO VOTE' message.
Haines City

Haines City Voters Urged to Vote in Runoff Election

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Mugshot of a man with a beard wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, facing the camera with a neutral expression.
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Child Abuse Case Upgraded to Hate Crime After Alleged Statements to Deputies

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