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Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

Allison - April 6, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

High-Speed Chase of Two Vehicles Ends in Crash: Plant City Motorcyclist Seriously Injured, One Driver Arrested

Allison - April 6, 2026

Haines City

Haines City Manager Jim Elensky Announces Retirement Unexpectedly

Staff Reporter - April 6, 2026

Mulberry

PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

Carl Fish - April 5, 2026

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

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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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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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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Haines CityMarch 17, 2018

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Polk County NewsSeptember 12, 2017

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LakelandNovember 30, 2017

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Lake WalesMarch 9, 2017

UPDATE: Vehicle Crash at SR60 and Central Ave Lake Wales

Lake WalesSeptember 13, 2018

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BartowNovember 15, 2023

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Cooking On The RidgeJune 12, 2017

Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

LakelandAugust 24, 2021

Fine Art At The Magnolia Returned For 5th Year

Polk CountyJune 26, 2025

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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

Lake AlfredJanuary 12, 2021

Lake Alfred Bluegrass Bash Brings Blues & BBQ For Sixth Year

DavenportOctober 15, 2023

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Attempted Murderer Who Shot Man On The Roadway Sunday Morning

Lake WalesSeptember 16, 2021

Fire On The Lake Fires Up Again On Sep. 25

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