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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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HomepageStaff Reporter - March 22, 2016

Tech Tuesday: Portable Battery Pack

On The Go Must Have: Portable Battery Pack By Kip Kirchberg If you’re constantly on the go and use mobile devices...

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

Allison - April 21, 2026

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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

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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

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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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Florida Highway PatrolNovember 19, 2025

Lakeland Man Driving Commercial Vehicle Overturns on SR-618 After Near-Miss With Pickup Truck

Winter HavenApril 8, 2021

Citizens See Man Walking Along Hwy 17 Overpass Waving A Rifle

Lake WalesJune 6, 2017

Suspect Killed In Polk County Deputy Involved Shooting

Wacky WednesdayDecember 10, 2025

Man Claims He “Teleported” Into Stolen BMW After High-Speed Crash in Florida

Lake WalesOctober 12, 2016

Holiday Greeting Card Class at the Lake Wales Public Library

Lake WalesMay 9, 2016

Greeting Card Class at the Lake Wales Public Library

This Day in HistoryOctober 24, 2025

This Day in History October 24, 2003 – The Concorde Makes its Final Commercial Flight

Polk CountyApril 18, 2021

Armed Suspect Shot & Killed By Police In Winter Haven

LakelandApril 14, 2021

Lakeland Better Homes and Gardens Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting

MulberryDecember 4, 2018

Polk High Schools Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Toys For Tots Toy Drive

DundeeApril 10, 2018

Joe Garrison Helps the Community Through His Florida Family-Owned Businesses

Winter HavenApril 30, 2021

When Trying To Help A Citizen Out Results In Your Vehicle Being Stolen

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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

Health & WellnessApril 21, 2026

Shingles Raises Heart and Stroke Risk: Protect Yourself with Vaccination

Polk CountyFebruary 14, 2026

Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding into Polk County with New Outpatient Clinic

Winter HavenMay 6, 2021

City Updates Policies Based on Recent Changes Regarding Use of Facemasks in City Facilities

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