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Florida Highway PatrolAllison - February 19, 2026

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - February 28, 2023

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Allison - February 3, 2026

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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 16, 2026

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Allison - February 19, 2026

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Carl Fish - February 19, 2026

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Allison - February 18, 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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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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Allison - September 2, 2025

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