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LPDCarl Fish - February 24, 2026

Police Issue Warrant For Suspect Who Allegedly Shot & Killed Man Outside Lakeland Nightclub

LPDAllison - February 24, 2026

Convicted Felon Arrested After Crime Spree Involving Commercial Burglaries

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 24, 2026

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

FeaturedAllison - February 23, 2026

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

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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 CountyCarl Fish - February 19, 2026

Ever Thought About Running for Office but Had No Idea Where to Start?

By Carl Fish Have you ever sat through a city commission meeting and thought, I could do that? Or maybe you have watched decisions being...

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LPD

Lakeland Police Investigating Homicide At Jade Fox Lounge

Carl Fish - February 22, 2026

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Staff Reporter - February 19, 2026

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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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

Polk County Sheriff

Polk Sheriff

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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National NewsMay 3, 2016

Navy Seal Killed In Iraq During ISIS Firefight

Polk County NewsApril 17, 2019

Sheriff Grady Judd Discusses Boating Safety In Polk County

Polk CountyDecember 1, 2025

Thirteen Inch Rainfall Deficit Leads Swiftmud To Declare Phase One Water Restrictions And Remember Wasteful Water Use In Polk County Could Cost You A...

Polk CountyApril 26, 2024

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Lake HamiltonMarch 5, 2018

Captain Fred’s Airboat Nature Tours Offers a Unique Nature Experience

Winter HavenSeptember 19, 2019

Cancer Survivors Strut Stuff At 12th Annual Pampering Event At Belk’s Winter Haven

HomepageJanuary 29, 2016

Fun Friday – Lakeland PigFest

FloridaMay 8, 2020

State of Florida To Allow Barbershop’s, Salons & Beauty Parlors To Open Monday

DavenportJune 5, 2025

Illegal Immigrant Charged with Manslaughter in Davenport Construction Site Death

Lake WalesFebruary 14, 2022

15 Yr Old Boy Killed In Lake Wales Crash Sunday Night

LakelandNovember 29, 2020

Two Suspects Sought After Entering Lakeland Home Shooting 19 Yr Old Resident

Winter HavenMay 9, 2018

Local Man In Winter Haven Tries To Hide Fugitive Girlfriend In Plastic Tote From Polk Deputies & U.S. Marshals

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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

Cooking On The RidgeApril 18, 2016

Cooking on the Ridge: Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

Lake WalesMarch 28, 2019

Sheriff Grady Judd & Deputies Will Deliver Bicycle To Lake Wales Boy Recovering From Battling Leukemia After His was Stolen

LakelandApril 4, 2020

Toddler In An Unsecured Baby Seat Killed In Crash On Hwy 98

LakelandJuly 16, 2016

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