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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 4, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: How the Protection Pillar Strengthens Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective...

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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

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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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River RanchAllison - February 16, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue Battles Multiple Large Brush Fires Across Polk County

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400...

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Battle of the Badges Set to Tip Off in Davenport: Fire vs. Police Face Off for Community Bragging Rights

Allison - February 19, 2026

Polk County

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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Florida

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

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

Florida

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

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 CityFebruary 2, 2022

Polk County Firefighter Arrested For Fraud

Winter HavenDecember 23, 2019

The Grinch Visits Gourmet Goodies For Christmas

BartowMarch 20, 2023

Bartow First Friday Goes “Erin Go Bragh” at St. Patrick’s Day UnParade

Winter HavenMay 14, 2020

Multi-Unit Building Destroyed by Fire in Winter Haven

DundeeJune 29, 2018

Community Gathers to Beautify Dundee

Lake WalesJanuary 8, 2018

Harmony Dark Sky Festival and Star Party

Winter HavenAugust 30, 2016

Suspect Steals 500+ Dollars Worth Of Oil From Winter Haven Walmart

Lake WalesOctober 3, 2016

2 Lake Wales Woman Charged With Burglary Of Burger King

DavenportMarch 31, 2025

23 years later, Lynch terms out as Davenport Commissioner

Winter HavenNovember 10, 2018

27 Yr. Old Winter Haven Motorcyclist Killed In Hwy 27 Crash Friday Night

Crime & Public SafetyAugust 11, 2025

Illegal Immigration Status Enhances Charges For 29-Year-Old Arrested in Polk County After Allegedly Getting Minor Pregnant

BartowOctober 23, 2025

Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station Planned for Polk County and City of Bartow

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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

AuburndaleSeptember 9, 2021

Auburndale Fire Fighters Served Lunch by Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation

Winter HavenMarch 17, 2021

Skip Scanner At Walmart Casually Makes His Way Out Of Walmart With Stolen Items

LakelandDecember 27, 2018

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