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EntertainmentEthan Jones - July 28, 2025

Where the Road Meets the Mound: A Summer Baseball Story

By: Ethan JonesFrom the crack of the bat to the smell of a freshly cut field, one thing is...

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Haines City

S.T.E.A.M. FORWARD Camp in Haines City

Staff Reporter - July 11, 2018

Bartow

The Nightmare Before Christmas – Movie on the Lawn

Staff Reporter - October 26, 2017

Health

What is Hashimoto’s Disease?

Staff Reporter - March 23, 2020

Lakeland

One Person Killed In Shooting At Army Navy Store In Lakeland

Staff Reporter - October 3, 2018

Latest News

Haines CityStaff Reporter - August 13, 2025

Haines City Approves $860K Johnson Avenue Land Purchase for Recreation Expansion and Utilities

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - On Aug. 7, the Haines City Commission voted 3-1 to approve the purchase of an 11-acre property on Johnson...

Haines City

In Loving Memory of Jose Alonso Juarez

Carl Fish - August 13, 2025

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Frank ‘Bubba’ Smith Jr. – A Bartow & Polk County Icon

Carl Fish - August 13, 2025

Winter Haven

Sheriff Judd: Arrests Made in Lake Winterset Riot Caught on Video

Carl Fish - August 12, 2025

CRIME

Illegal Immigration Status Enhances Charges For 29-Year-Old Arrested in Polk County After Allegedly Getting Minor Pregnant

Carl Fish - August 11, 2025

Top Stories

FloridaCarl Fish - August 14, 2025

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Expands Youth Turkey Hunting Opportunities on Public Lands

LakelandCarl Fish - August 13, 2025

45 Year Old Man Killed In Crash On Interstate 4

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - August 13, 2025

Fictitious Name Notification

DavenportCarl Fish - August 13, 2025

Armed And Dangerous Murder Suspect Sought By Polk County Sheriffs Office

Haines CityStaff Reporter - August 13, 2025

Haines City Approves $860K Johnson Avenue Land Purchase for Recreation Expansion and Utilities

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Culture

Auburndale

20-Year-Old Lakeland Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident in Auburndale

Staff Reporter - March 12, 2021

Florida

AdventHealth sees promise in repurposed drugs to treat the most severe cases of COVID-19

Staff Reporter - April 16, 2020

Lake Wales

No Child Should Have To Grow Up In Poverty

Staff Reporter - July 2, 2020

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EntertainmentNovember 29, 2023

Welcome, World Travelers! The Marvels is a Marvelous Marvel of a Marvel Movie!

DundeeOctober 18, 2018

PCSO Trying To Identify bicyclist Killed On Hwy 27 Thursday Morning

LakelandJanuary 19, 2017

Polk County Public Schools Announces 2017 Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year

AuburndaleApril 10, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

FloridaApril 23, 2020

COVID-19 Morning Update ~28,043 positive cases in Florida residents and 789 positive cases in non-Florida residents

Lake WalesFebruary 7, 2017

Exploring Florida’s History through Children’s Literature: Lois Lenski’s Strawberry Girl

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Angels Among Us Fundraiser Supports Educational Programs For Local Girls

Staff Reporter - November 16, 2018

Angels Among Us Fundraiser Supports Educational Programs For Local Girls by James Coulter For the third year in a row, State Rep. Sam Killebrew (District 41) and his wife, Eileen, served as the main "archangel" sponsors for this year's Angels Among...

Haines CityMarch 28, 2023

Student Arrested For Having Gun In Car At Haines City High

BartowDecember 5, 2018

Bartow Woman Struck & Killed By A Car Tuesday Night

Lake WalesJune 8, 2016

Lake Wales Police Need Help To Identify Theft Suspects

Lake WalesJanuary 27, 2020

“Dessert First” Served At Annual International Potluck Dinner

Video News

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Polk CountyJune 30, 2022

Polk Deputies Shoot Suspect After He Reportedly Draws Gun On Them

Haines CityAugust 12, 2020

30 Year Old Haines City Woman Killed In Early Morning Crash & 3 Others Hospitalized

LakelandFebruary 19, 2025

Sirwayman Foster Arrested for Armed Drug Trafficking Within 1000 Feet of a Church

Winter HavenMay 2, 2019

Winter Haven Man Struck and Killed After He Walked into the Path of a Vehicle

Lake WalesJanuary 2, 2017

Lake Wales Man Charged With Two Winter Haven Armed Robberies

Polk County NewsFebruary 23, 2017

Polk County Requests $6.48M For Additional Firefighters

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Music

LakelandOctober 19, 2023

Bonnet Springs Park Celebrates Inagural Hispanic Heritage Festival

Polk CountyOctober 25, 2019

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest 17-year-old for Making Violent, Disturbing Threats on Discord Text-chat App For Gamers

LakelandJuly 15, 2016

Lakeland Police Morn Sudden Loss of 911 Supervisor

DundeeAugust 30, 2019

Notice Regarding Traffic Along Hwy 542 (Dundee Rd)

Sport News

LakelandJune 8, 2019

“Keke’s” Boyfriend Charged With Attempted Murder In Lakeland Shooting

Mugshot of the DayJune 7, 2017

Polk Mugshot of the Day – June 7, 2017

UncategorizedJanuary 6, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! Learn More About Disney’s Upcoming Nighttime Parade

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Polk CountySeptember 11, 2024

Polk County Officials Discontinuing Curbside Recycling Program

Winter HavenSeptember 30, 2018

Deputies Seeking Two Armed Suspects Who Robbed Winter Haven Convenience Store

LakelandOctober 3, 2024

One Dog Found Dead & Two Others Severely Malnourished Gets Lakeland Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

LakelandApril 18, 2017

Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Crash In Lakeland

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Polk CountyNovember 29, 2023

Public Notice

Haines CityJuly 2, 2024

Bad Accident On 17/92 In Haines City Blocks Roadway For A Few Hours

LakelandSeptember 13, 2017

Deputies Arrest Suspect for Looting Restaurant After Curfew

Lake WalesAugust 22, 2017

Lake Wales Care Center Ribbon Cutting for Grand Opening of New Park Avenue Thrift Store