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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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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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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

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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

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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

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

Allison - September 2, 2025

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Winter HavenSeptember 4, 2018

PCSO Investigated Single Vehicle Crash Causing Serious Injury From Last Night on Eloise Loop Rd

BartowAugust 12, 2022

Truck driver hit and killed by car while checking his jackknifed truck on US 17 In Polk County

Health & WellnessNovember 4, 2025

The Heart-Body Connection: How Other Organ Systems Affect Heart Health

Winter HavenMarch 4, 2022

Polk County Has First Confirmed Case of Rabies in 2022

LakelandDecember 10, 2017

Multiple People Injured In Lakeland Crash Saturday Night

FrostproofAugust 30, 2018

P&J Farm 2 Fork Serves Frostproof Local Food From Local Farms

Lake WalesMarch 7, 2019

Stormwater Fees To Be Added To Lake Wales Utility Bills

Haines CityDecember 26, 2024

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Haines CityMarch 31, 2019

Heart Of Florida Hospital Temporarily Locked Down After Shooting Incident In Haines City

Cooking On The RidgeFebruary 20, 2017

Cooking on The Ridge: Habanero Hot Wings

Haines CityApril 1, 2019

Man Killed With His Own Weapon After Assaulting & Threatening To Kill Another Man

Polk County NewsNovember 9, 2018

PCSO Searching for Two Time Walmart Jewelry Theif

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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

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Winter HavenMay 18, 2020

May 17 – 23 is National Public Works Week

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