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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 24, 2026

Cleaning Business Owner Arrested for Theft of Thousands of Dollars Worth of Jewelry from Elderly Victim

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

Polk CountyAllison - February 23, 2026

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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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - October 20, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Since Covid-19 Online Sales have spike 2x-3x normal levels. Learn how to protect your online purchases below.

Since the onset of Covid-19 online retailers have seen double and triple digit increases in online sales. Many retails...

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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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 19, 2026

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

The following is a report by PCSO: At around 9 pm on Wednesday, February 18th, PCSO deputies were dispatched to a residence near Lyle Parkway...

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Florida Highway Patrol

Polk County Residents Involved in I-4 Crash; Fuel Leak Causes Significant Traffic Delays in Hillsborough

Allison - February 19, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

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

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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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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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Polk CountyJune 26, 2025

Fall from Grace: Polk County Deputy Who Set DUI Arrest Record Resigns After Theft Arrest

Fort MeadeDecember 1, 2016

Polk County Man Facing Attempted 2nd Degree Murder Charges After Allegedly Shooting A Wild Game Poacher

BartowJune 9, 2021

Detectives Have Arrested Two 16-year-old Suspects in the Homicide of Taigur Taguri.

Avon ParkAugust 4, 2017

Two Men Sought In Homicide & Attempted Homicide Of Two Teens In Avon Park

Winter HavenJune 14, 2016

Van Catches Fire at Circle K near Legoland

Haines CitySeptember 23, 2025

Commission Excuses Huffman’s Absences Amid Health Challenges

Mugshot of the DaySeptember 12, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

LakelandApril 5, 2017

Person Struck By Train In Lakeland

Haines CityFebruary 12, 2019

Man Arrested & Faces Deportation After Stealing City Of Haines City Vehicle

AuburndaleJuly 27, 2021

Polk County Missing Woman Found Shot To Death & Boyfriend Being Sought For Her Murder

Haines CityOctober 12, 2024

Florida Highway Patrol Reports A Haines City Woman Killed In Friday Night Crash

LakelandJanuary 16, 2019

PMA Gallery Talk Teaches Lesson On Art And Ballet

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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

Lake WalesNovember 15, 2023

Single Vehicle Crash Blocking Traffic On Thompson Nursery Rd In Lake Wales

PoincianaJune 5, 2018

MISSING AND ENDANGERED ELDERLY POINCIANA MAN

Winter HavenNovember 26, 2019

Main Street Winter Haven Serves Wine, Chocolate, And Cheese Downtown For Sixth Year

LakelandApril 17, 2023

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