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Entertainment & LifestyleEthan Jones - November 3, 2025

College Football Recap: Week 9

By Ethan Jones This past weekend across the country, college football fans were treated to several thrilling games and surprising...

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Lake Wales

Lake Wales CVS Armed Robbery Saturday Night

Staff Reporter - April 18, 2016

Haines City

Haines City Police Are Investigating a Fatal Accident on Hwy 27 North and 17/92

Staff Reporter - August 12, 2017

Polk County

This Week Is Mosquito Awareness Week- Learn More About Polk’s Mosquito Control Program

Allison - June 21, 2022

Winter Haven

Chamber to Host Winter Haven Business Focus Groups

Staff Reporter - January 24, 2017

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Wacky WednesdayAllison - February 4, 2026

Deck the Halls… Not the Storefront: Car Crashes Into Christmas Shop

Clearwater Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash just before 5 p.m. on Monday, February 2, after a vehicle left the roadway and...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Health & Wellness

5 Rare Kidney Diseases You May Not Know About

Allison - February 3, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested for Hit and Run Crash

Allison - February 2, 2026

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This Day in HistoryAllison - February 6, 2026

This Day in History February 6, 1911: Ronald Reagan Born

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 5, 2026

Deputies Arrest Man in Lakeland Wanted on Human Trafficking-Related Charges

Lake WalesCarl Fish - February 4, 2026

Four Dead, Multiple Injured in Multi Vehicle Crash on Highway 60 East of Lake Wales

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - February 4, 2026

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

Wacky WednesdayAllison - February 4, 2026

Deck the Halls… Not the Storefront: Car Crashes Into Christmas Shop

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Polk County

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Offering Free Zap Your Utility Bill Class

Allison - August 11, 2022

Winter Haven

Pair Conceals Over $1,000 Worth Of Items From West Marine and Leaves Store

Staff Reporter - March 23, 2021

Frostproof

Former Frostproof Football Star Nickell Robey Coleman Headed To Superbowl & At Center Of No-Call Controversy

Staff Reporter - January 21, 2019

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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeFebruary 2, 2026

Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested for Hit and Run Crash

Fort MeadeJanuary 14, 2020

Fort Meade FFA Alumni Prepares 500 BBQ Dinners For Annual Fundraiser

Polk County NewsOctober 6, 2018

19 Yr Polk County Sheriffs Deputy Charged With Sexual Battery & False Imprisonment

FrostproofJuly 10, 2019

Polk Sheriff’s Deputies Have Northbound Hwy 27 Closed Due To Fatal Accident

LakelandMarch 26, 2019

PMI Arrico Realty & Property Management Celebrates Grand Opening

Polk CountyMarch 27, 2020

Polk State College to continue all classes online through summer 2020

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Winter Haven

Shots Fired After Altercation at Polk State College DiamondPlex Parking Lot

Staff Reporter - May 5, 2021

On May 4, 2021 at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to the Polk State College DiamondPlex parking lot (999 Ave. H, NE) in Winter Haven where an altercation was occurring between players from two opposing softball teams and gunshots were heard. When...

Haines CityFebruary 4, 2022

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Brief Chase & Manhunt In Haines City

UncategorizedMay 26, 2025

Deputies Fatally Shoot Man After Alligator Encounter, Alleged Attack with Shears, and Attempted Patrol Car Break-In

Winter HavenOctober 28, 2019

Ribbon Cutting Hosted For Lake Howard Boat Dock And 7th Street Renovations

AuburndaleJanuary 5, 2022

Auburndale Police Department Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Child Pedestrian

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classifiedsMay 11, 2016

RidgeClassifieds.com – 1967 MCI Challenger Class A Motor Coach

HighlandsJanuary 14, 2018

MISSING PERSON ALERT – PLEASE SHARE

Winter HavenOctober 22, 2021

Local Law Firm Holding 9th Annual Event for Families in Need

MulberryDecember 16, 2025

Alafia River Reserve: A Hidden Gem in Mulberry

Winter HavenAugust 3, 2016

Winter Haven Police Need Your Help in Locating 22 year-old Deaunte J. Boyd

LoughmanMay 20, 2025

A Tradition of Joy: How a Missed Field Trip Sparked Loughman Oaks’ Elementary Beloved Carnival

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LakelandApril 17, 2024

Lakeland K9’s Get Bullet & Stab Protective Vest’s

AuburndaleMarch 20, 2018

Road Closure due to Traffic Crash with Injuries

FrostproofJanuary 2, 2018

Lake Wales Woman Killed & Others Injured In Airboat Crash Early New Years Day

Winter HavenMay 23, 2016

Winter Haven Christian Archer Places Third in National Archery Tournament

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Winter HavenJanuary 7, 2021

16-Year-Old Female Airlifted After Being Struck By Vehicle in Winter Haven

Haines CityMarch 11, 2025

Haines City Speeders Beware: Pricey tickets for those who speed in school zones next school year

Winter HavenJuly 26, 2019

Verizon Worker Charged After Developing Fake Accounts

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Lake WalesApril 20, 2022

In Loving Memory Of Michael “Mike” Holt-Reynolds

LakelandSeptember 27, 2023

Lakeland Man Killed In Crash Tuesday Morning

Winter HavenAugust 15, 2019

Help Winter Haven Police Department Identify Credit Card Thief

LakelandMarch 15, 2019

Lakeland Doctor Faces 300 New Charges Of Possession Child Pornography

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Haines CityMarch 12, 2021

Central Florida Ridge Friends of NRA Nationally Recognized for Its Achievements

LakelandMarch 5, 2021

Ax Caliber Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting

Lake WalesAugust 7, 2020

Lake Wales Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Beating Neighbors With Table Leg

LakelandOctober 21, 2020

Roof Rejuvenate of Central Florida Celebrates Grand Opening In Lakeland