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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 - April 12, 2022

Tech Tuesday: Protect Yourself From Malware

By Kip Kirchberg Seems that everyday you see something in the news about the latest cybercrime activity -- leaked emails,...

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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Babson ParkSeptember 29, 2016

Accidental Diesel Fuel Spill at Babson Park Water Treatment Plant

Lake WalesNovember 13, 2020

More Than 200 Spaghetti Dinners Sold At Lake Wales Women’s Club Fundraiser

LakelandJanuary 25, 2021

Signal88 Security Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting

FeaturedSeptember 12, 2025

Budget-Friendly Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

AuburndaleJanuary 18, 2020

Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Last Weeks Auburndale Accident That Killed Lakeland Mother

Cooking On The RidgeOctober 25, 2016

Cooking on the Ridge: Creamy Taco Dip

Winter HavenAugust 12, 2016

Come Cheer on Your Favorite Team at the Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool as Winter Haven High School Hosts Their First Swim Meet of The...

Winter HavenApril 22, 2020

The Heineken Heist

Lake WalesApril 28, 2025

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Crime & Public SafetyFebruary 24, 2025

Multiple Arrests In Polk County Massage Parlor Vice Unit Operation

LakelandMarch 2, 2016

PCSO is Conducting a Death Investigation after a Mobile Home Fire Takes Two lives

BartowOctober 31, 2018

Bartow Man Arrested For Allegedly Committing Lewd Act & Indecent Exposure At Saddle Creek Park

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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 27, 2016

Winter Haven Man Arrested For Calling 911 Because Checkers Got His Food Order Wrong

LakelandAugust 23, 2017

Lakeland Veterinarian Arrested For Animal Cruelty

Polk CityJanuary 31, 2023

Eighteen Yr Old Charged With 3 Counts Of Attempted Murder

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