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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 10, 2026

This Day in History- April 10, 1866: ASPCA Founded

Haines CityStaff Reporter - April 10, 2026

Runoff Set for Haines City Commission Seat 2 as West, Johnson Advance

BartowAllison - April 10, 2026

Bartow Ag Center Horse Arena Offers Rodeo-Ready Experience for Riders and Spectators

Polk CountyAllison - April 9, 2026

Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban

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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - December 15, 2021

Tech Tuesday: Recent log4j Vulnerability Vulnerabilty Being Actively Exploited in the Wild

It seems that 2021 has been full of Cyber Security events or challenges. Well don’t worry 2021 is looking to...

Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

Lakeland

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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MulberryCarl Fish - April 5, 2026

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

A Mulberry man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies say a domestic dispute escalated into a...

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Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

LPD

Plant City Arrest Made in Deadly Lakeland Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge

Carl Fish - April 9, 2026

Health & Wellness

Heart Risks Go Beyond the Heart: Don’t Forget to Check Blood Sugar and Kidney Health

Allison - April 8, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

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

Allison - April 8, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Allison - April 7, 2026

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Florida

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

Polk County Sheriff

Polk Sheriff

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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Polk CountyFebruary 21, 2019

KitchenKillaz Kill It In The Kitchen Every Friday Evening

Cooking On The RidgeDecember 19, 2016

Cooking on the Ridge: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Lake WalesDecember 6, 2023

This Lake Wales Mother Was Distressed Upon Seeing What Happened to Her Infant’s Grave. She Was More Distressed by How the City Responded.

FloridaApril 18, 2018

Hundreds Marched In Tallahassee For Gun Rights

Winter HavenMarch 10, 2020

Winter Haven High School Baseball Beats Cypress Creek in Back to Back Games

Haines CitySeptember 23, 2025

Commission Excuses Huffman’s Absences Amid Health Challenges

BartowDecember 28, 2016

Bartow Attempted Murder Suspect Capture Tuesday

Polk CountyJanuary 15, 2020

Tech Tuesday: First Step to Mitigating Cyber Risk

Highlands CityNovember 20, 2020

Two Men Killed In Polk County Crash Thursday Night

Polk CountyOctober 10, 2023

“Keep Polk County Beautiful” Tire Recycling Collection Event Scheduled This Month

Winter HavenOctober 12, 2016

Parents Can Enjoy Winter Haven Oktoberfest Friday while Kids Enjoy Supervised Pumpkin Fest

Haines CityNovember 4, 2025

Lane Closures Expected in Haines City as Emergency Utility Maintenance Will Take Place

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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

Polk CountyJune 17, 2022

Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Media On Child Predator Sting

HomepageJanuary 28, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – JANUARY 28, 2016

ObituariesJune 9, 2020

Service Information For Betty Sue ByrdAPRIL 1, 1952 – MARCH 23, 2020

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