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Health & WellnessAllison - February 25, 2026

Your Child’s Oral Health: A Foundation for Better Overall Health

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

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 11, 2025

NIST Framework: Detect – Identifying Cyber Threats Before They Escalate

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the ability to detect cyber threats before they cause significant damage is crucial...

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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Health & WellnessAllison - February 18, 2026

Stacking Healthy Habits for Progress, Not Perfection

Despite the best of intentions, it's common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn't a lack of motivation...

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Polk County

Polk County to Host Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event in Haines City

Allison - February 23, 2026

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

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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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UncategorizedAugust 22, 2018

Detectives Seek The Assistance of the Community as They Work To Solve A Series Of Armed Robberies In Bartow

LakelandJuly 16, 2019

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Pedestrian Involved Fatality Crash On Galloway Rd.

Polk CountyJuly 1, 2024

This Local Attorney with 17 Years of Experience is Running to Become First Female Public Defender for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties

Polk CountyJuly 5, 2024

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LakelandMay 11, 2021

Lakeland Man Seriously Injured After Colliding With Train

WHPDAugust 20, 2021

City of Winter Haven Public Works/Streets Unit Continues With Sidewalk Cleaning Downtown

AuburndaleOctober 14, 2016

One Person Killed In Early Morning Crash In Auburndale

Winter HavenFebruary 24, 2021

Appliance Thefts Continue to Occur at New Home Construction Sites

WahnetaJune 12, 2016

Rifle Range Rd Closed After Deputy Involved Crash

LakelandDecember 26, 2017

Polk Deputies Conducting Homicide Investigation

BartowMarch 6, 2024

Bartow Man Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter After Allegedly Beating His 4 Month Old Daughter To Death

LakelandAugust 20, 2024

Lakeland DCF Worker Charged With Excessive DUI

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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 WalesAugust 12, 2021

Wider Sidewalks & Bike Trails Suggested for Lake Wales 1st Street

DavenportNovember 29, 2023

Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending an SUV on Interstate-4 near Davenport Tuesday

FrostproofMarch 19, 2019

Man Found Guilty Of Impregnating A Mentally Handicapped Frostproof Child

LakelandJune 14, 2017

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