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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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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - June 25, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Cyber Security Growth

Cyber Security Growth By Kip Kirchberg The global Cyber-security market is set to grow from its current market evaluation of $120...

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

LAKE WALES BUSINESS

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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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OrlandoSeptember 28, 2023

Human Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Polk County

KissimmeeNovember 10, 2023

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FloridaJune 26, 2017

Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1

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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Polk CountyFebruary 12, 2019

Polk County Clerk Offers Saturday Opening for Passport Applications

Polk CountyAugust 22, 2021

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LakelandJune 25, 2021

Man Arrested For Aggravated Assault With Baseball Bat The Day After He Get Released From Jail

Lake WalesJune 1, 2022

Lucky Dog Donuts Raises Proceeds for Lucky Dogs (And Other Rescue Pets)

LakelandFebruary 13, 2017

Man Arrested After His Pit Bull Type Dog Attacks Female Lakeland Electric Employee

LakelandAugust 28, 2021

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KissimmeeSeptember 15, 2021

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BartowJanuary 12, 2023

Bartow Hosting Inagural Blues, Brews, & BBQ on Saturday

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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

Plant CityJanuary 5, 2026

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