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Lakeland Man Arrested and charged with 46 Counts Possession of Child Pornography

Allison - April 8, 2026

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Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Allison - April 7, 2026

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GiveWell Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone

Allison - April 7, 2026

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Got a Suspended License? Polk County’s One-Week Program Could Help

Carl Fish - April 6, 2026

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Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

Allison - April 6, 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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Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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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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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

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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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Haines CityDecember 11, 2025

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PoincianaJuly 3, 2018

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LakelandJune 23, 2019

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Haines CityFebruary 14, 2017

Kelly Educational Staffing Career Fair February 22nd

Babson ParkAugust 1, 2019

From Fast Food Worker To World-Renowned Music Producer: The Mike Beasley Story

BartowAugust 11, 2016

Polk State College Is Offering FREE Training for Those Seeking Entry Level Positions in Manufacturing Industry

FrostproofFebruary 19, 2018

Part-Time Frostproof Softball Coach Arrested For Having Sex With Minor

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Winter HavenJune 29, 2016

Enjoy a Blast From The Past This Saturday With Classic Cars at Cruisin’ Winter Haven

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Winter HavenDecember 21, 2016

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

Auburndale Bank Robbed & One Suspect In Custody

BartowJune 8, 2021

PCSO Find Deceased 17 Year Old after 911 Call from Gordon Heights Park Near Bartow

FloridaAugust 11, 2023

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