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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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HomepageStaff Reporter - March 22, 2016

Tech Tuesday: Portable Battery Pack

On The Go Must Have: Portable Battery Pack By Kip Kirchberg If you’re constantly on the go and use mobile devices...

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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LakelandSeptember 18, 2017

Lakeland Police Are Investigating a Suspicious Death After Body Was Discovered on Construction Site

Entertainment & LifestyleOctober 28, 2025

One Movie Later: Top 9 Horror Movies Streaming for Free

Fort MeadeJune 6, 2016

Semi vs. Train Fatal Accident In Fort Meade

PoincianaMarch 13, 2019

3 People Killed In Poinciana Crash

Lake WalesApril 29, 2022

Son Arrested in 2nd Degree Murder of Mother in Lake Wales

Lake WalesJune 25, 2018

Lake Wales Little League Seniors Move on to Regionals

LakelandAugust 3, 2017

Woman Injured & 4 Dogs Killed In Lakeland Fire Thursday

BartowJanuary 17, 2018

Polk County Jail Inmate Martha Collier of Lake Alfred, Died Early This Morning At Bartow Regional Medical Center

Lake WalesMarch 15, 2022

Lake Wales Art Festival Celebrates 51st Year

FloridaMay 6, 2024

Nation’s Largest Single-Day Food Drive Saturday May 11

Winter HavenJune 16, 2020

Individual Steals a Lawn Mower from Walmart and It Gets Messy- Box Breaks While Trying to Put it Onto Cart

Winter HavenNovember 30, 2016

Winter Haven Police Talk Suicidal Woman Off 13 Story Building Ledge

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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 WalesOctober 13, 2018

Lake Wales Police Arrest Woman Who Allegedly Stole Over $300 Worth Of Dog Food & Dog Accessories

FrostproofJanuary 29, 2017

3 Car Injury Accident In Frostproof On Hwy 27 Blocking Some Lanes

Winter HavenMay 16, 2018

Winter Haven Man Faces 2 Counts of Attempted Degree Murder Charge After Allegedly Stabbing Two People

FrostproofMarch 18, 2016

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