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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 - March 18, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Mastering the Respond Function for Effective Incident Management

In today's evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be prepared to swiftly and effectively respond to security incidents. The...

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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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LifestyleAllison - February 17, 2026

7 Garden Growing Basics for Beginners

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you'll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make...

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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

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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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Haines CityOctober 26, 2016

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Winter HavenFebruary 12, 2019

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Winter HavenApril 5, 2019

Help Winter Haven Police Department Identify Car Burglar

Lake WalesFebruary 16, 2022

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Polk CountyMay 29, 2024

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LakelandJune 24, 2024

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Winter HavenJune 6, 2017

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LakelandJune 3, 2022

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Polk CountyJanuary 14, 2019

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Crime & Public SafetyNovember 5, 2025

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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

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

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