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Local Government & PoliticsAllison - April 22, 2026

New Basketball Court and Sidewalk Approved for Wabash Park in Lakeland

Polk CountyAllison - April 21, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue Honors Retired Deputy with First Ever Community Hero Award

Health & WellnessAllison - April 21, 2026

Shingles Raises Heart and Stroke Risk: Protect Yourself with Vaccination

LakelandAllison - April 21, 2026

Lakeland Public Library to Host “Broadway & Jazz!” Performance April 23

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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - January 15, 2020

Tech Tuesday: First Step to Mitigating Cyber Risk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJKFBEsWY0 Today we talk about how you can use Step 1 of the NIST Model to mitigate Cyber Security Risks...

Lakeland

Lakeland Public Library to Host “Broadway & Jazz!” Performance April 23

Allison - April 21, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland Woman Dies Following Two-Vehicle Crash on Providence Road

Carl Fish - April 20, 2026

Lakeland

Florida Poly drafts first athletic director as program takes off

Carl Fish - April 13, 2026

Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

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Local Government & PoliticsAllison - April 22, 2026

New Basketball Court and Sidewalk Approved for Wabash Park in Lakeland

New Basketball Court and Sidewalk Approved for Wabash Park in Lakeland by James Coulter Get ready to make a slam dunk at Wabash Park in Lakeland,...

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Staff Reporter - April 20, 2026

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City of Davenport to Host Autism Awareness Expo Focused on Support and Inclusion

Allison - April 20, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

Double Fatal Crash on SR-60 Claims Lives of Plant City Driver and Pedestrian

Allison - April 20, 2026

Hillsborough County

Woman Found Dead Near Plant City Bridge, Investigation Underway

Carl Fish - April 19, 2026

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Florida

Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

Ethan Jones - April 17, 2026

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

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 CityJanuary 24, 2019

Semi Accident Blocking Commonwealth Ave In Polk City

BartowSeptember 8, 2020

Unfiltered Coffee: Come For The Coffee, Stay For The Creativity

Lake WalesApril 18, 2017

Reports Of Two Fires In Indian Lake Estates Tuesday

Winter HavenDecember 19, 2016

Winter Haven Man Shot & Suspect Sought

DavenportAugust 30, 2017

Suspect Wanted In Stabbing Murder

BartowMarch 15, 2020

30 Yr Old Woman Killed In Bartow Crash When Her Vehicle Is Struck By Teenage Driver

PoincianaDecember 17, 2024

Poinciana High School Student Arrested After He Allegedly Brought Gun On Campus

Lake WalesApril 13, 2021

SB 72 Provides COVID Liability Protection to Local Businesses

LakelandFebruary 14, 2018

Cornerstone Hospice: Dead Loved Ones Remain “Forever in our Hearts”

Polk CountyMay 29, 2022

Welcome, World Travelers! Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is Nuts! (Spoiler-Free Review)

Polk CityAugust 22, 2017

Multi-Vehicle Crash In Polk City This Morning

Lake WalesAugust 10, 2022

Polk County Fire Rescue Captain arrested for possession of child pornography

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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

FrostproofJanuary 7, 2021

Physical Confrontation On Polk School Bus Leads To Arrest Of 15 Yr Old Student & 68 Yr Old Bus Attendant

LakelandJanuary 14, 2019

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

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Mulberry Gears Up for a Festive Night at the Annual Christmas Parade December 13

Lake WalesApril 29, 2022

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