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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 18, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Mastering the Respond Function for Effective Incident Management

In today's evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be prepared to swiftly and effectively respond to security incidents. The...

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Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

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

Allison - February 3, 2026

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Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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Polk County Fire RescueAllison - February 13, 2026

Steps to Starting a Career with Polk County Fire Rescue

Do you want a career where you’re set up for success and advancement? How about one where you can share your experience and lead...

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Ever Thought About Running for Office but Had No Idea Where to Start?

Carl Fish - February 19, 2026

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Lakeland Man Dies After Jeep Overturns in Mulberry Crash

Allison - February 18, 2026

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Bartow Turns into ToonTown with This Year’s Syfy Bartow—Animation Invasion—on Sat. Feb. 21

Allison - February 18, 2026

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Man Arrested After Smashing SUV with Hammer in Publix Parking Lot

Allison - February 18, 2026

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Stacking Healthy Habits for Progress, Not Perfection

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

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

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FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 2026

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Resurrection On Jefferson Street: A RUF Story

Ethan Jones - December 4, 2025

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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

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Cheryl Williams Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Deputy Blane Lane

Carl Fish - September 19, 2025

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PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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BartowNovember 29, 2017

Polk County School Crossing Guard Committee Announces School Crossing Guards to Be Removed PUBLIC NOTICE

Haines CityMay 6, 2019

Man Crashes Lawn Mower into HCPD Vehicle, Charged With DUI

AuburndaleAugust 3, 2021

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Arrest 17 Sick & Dangerous Suspects In Child Predator Sting

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Ovation Bistro And Bar Serves Up Steaks and Barbecue

Haines CityJanuary 14, 2019

Man Flees Haines City Traffic Stop Crashing Car Into Polk County Sheriff’s Vehicle, Injuring A Baby & 3 Other Children In His Car

Fort MeadeAugust 18, 2024

Fort Meade Community Loses An Icon – In Loving Memory Of Robert Bell

Winter HavenMarch 1, 2016

Winter Haven Traffic Update: Accident Reported on Ave T NW in Winter Haven just east of The Home Depot

Winter HavenJune 25, 2020

Recent Positive COVID-19 Test Causes AdventHealth Fieldhouse to Close Temporarily

Lake WalesDecember 25, 2018

Motorcyclist In Serious Condition & Other Driver Headed To Jail Christmas Eve Crash On Hwy 27 In Lake Wales

LakelandMay 14, 2025

Suspects In Double Homicide Arrested By Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies

Lake WalesJanuary 3, 2021

Two Suspects Captured & A Third Suspect Sought For The Attempted Murder Of FWC Officer

Polk CountyJuly 19, 2018

Three Arrested and One More Charged in Organized Retail and Identity Theft

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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

HighlandsApril 7, 2024

Highlands County Woman, Reportedly Drunk, Arrested After Children 2 & 4 Found Walking In Roadway

Polk County NewsFebruary 21, 2019

South County Jail Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder in Attack on Another Inmate

LakelandApril 29, 2016

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