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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

LAKE WALES BUSINESSStaff Reporter - February 19, 2026

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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - August 19, 2020

Over 50% of OT Environments Detected 3 or More OT System Intrusions in 2019

OT systems are a critical piece of the US economy, Electrical Power Grids, Manufacturing Facilities, Water Supply, Food Production,...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

Lakeland

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

Polk County Sheriff's Office

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

Allison - February 19, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

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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Florida

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

Florida

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

Polk Sheriff

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

Allison - September 2, 2025

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Winter HavenMay 14, 2019

You Won’t Believe How This Local Artist Draws His Surreal Artwork

Fort MeadeSeptember 1, 2023

Polk County SWAT On Scene In Fort Meade

Entertainment & LifestyleSeptember 15, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! Did You Hear This Tomorrowland Easter Egg in the New Fantastic Four Movie?

Winter HavenMay 25, 2022

Winter Haven Police Officer Arrested For Fraud

BartowNovember 14, 2018

Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair

LakelandAugust 15, 2018

Lakeland Professor Publishes Book On How To Reach “The Winning Edge”

LakelandFebruary 27, 2018

Lakeland Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

BartowAugust 2, 2019

Bartow Officer Helps Injured Osprey and Releases Back Into Wild

Lake WalesOctober 20, 2016

Lake Wales Walmart To Offer Online Grocery & Pickup Ordering

Haines CityJuly 24, 2025

Faith, Speed, and Strength: 12-Year-Old Haines City Phenom Runner Defies Epilepsy on the Track

FloridaJuly 28, 2016

Florida Tax Free Weekend 2016 – Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2016

Winter HavenJune 6, 2019

Another Winter Haven Home Catches Fire

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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 HavenJune 25, 2019

Dr. J. Owens Academy Gala Celebrates Black Music Month

Hillsborough CountyMarch 22, 2023

Detention Deputy Who Lives In Lakeland Arrested For DUI By PCSO

Polk CountyDecember 10, 2018

Polk County Toys for Tots 2018 Campaign Announces December 15, 2018 Toy Distribution Information

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