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Discover Your Family Story Through Historic Newspapers at the Polk County History Center

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Polk County to Host Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event in Haines City

LPDCarl Fish - February 22, 2026

Lakeland Police Investigating Homicide At Jade Fox Lounge

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - May 5, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Protecting Remote Worker PC’s

Last Month over 27,240,398 Malware Threats were discovered in the wild. Over 94% of this Malware was delivered via email....

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Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

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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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Entertainment & LifestyleEthan Jones - February 16, 2026

FSU Launches 2026 Campaign with Win Over JMU

As fall fades into spring and a hint of warmer air settles over Tallahassee, one thing becomes clear: baseball season has arrived. The smell...

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Pickin’ in the Park Set for Feb. 21 at Homeland Heritage Park

Allison - February 19, 2026

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Woman with Prior Aggravated Battery Convictions Arrested After K9 Capture in Bartow

Allison - February 19, 2026

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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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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

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PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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Fort MeadeMarch 1, 2017

Motorcyclist Killed In 3 Vehicle Crash In Ft. Meade Wednesday Morning

LakelandJune 14, 2017

UPDATE on Gas Leak at 316 E Palm Drive Where 4-inch Gas Line Was Hit By Construction Workers

LakelandJuly 29, 2018

Two People Killed In Crash Closing Hwy 98 In Lakeland

Winter HavenMarch 25, 2019

Winter Haven Deputy Fire Chief Hired

Polk CountyJune 28, 2022

During Tumultuous Times & The #FIXPOLKFIRE Staff Movement Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Appears To Be Leaving

Winter HavenOctober 23, 2020

Woman Steals Basket Full of Items From TJ Maxx

FrostproofOctober 21, 2022

Hwy 27 Northbound In Frostproof Closed For Crash Involving Multiple Victims

Polk CountyJanuary 8, 2026

United Way of Central Florida Approves Over $5.1 Million in Community Investment for 2025-2026 Across Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties

FloridaFebruary 8, 2022

Florida Man Goes On Alleged Methamphetamine Crime Spree In Lake Wales

BartowMarch 28, 2023

Bartow Man Shot & Killed While Riding Dirt Bike

LakelandJuly 8, 2024

Lakeland Man Charged With Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon After Parking Lot Incident Becomes Heated

LakelandDecember 16, 2019

Local Children Play In Snow For 39th Annual Lakeland

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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

Winter HavenOctober 30, 2018

Chief Charlie Bird Seeking Winter Haven Residents to Participate in the 2019 Winter Haven Police Leadership Council

LakelandJanuary 7, 2019

Meet Big Name Stars At Inagural Central Florida Comic Con In Lakeland

DavenportJuly 23, 2020

Polk Deputies Searching For Hit & Run Driver Who Left Three People Hospitalized

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