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LakelandAllison - February 25, 2026

Get a Free Prom Outfit from Project Prom at Lakeland Square Mall! Here’s How!

FloridaCarl Fish - February 25, 2026

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Haines CityStaff Reporter - February 25, 2026

American Legion Riders to Hit the Road for Staff Sgt. John Reiners Scholarship Fund

Haines CityStaff Reporter - February 25, 2026

Haines City High Honors Alumni Fallen Hero Staff Sgt. John Reiners 16 Years Later

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - July 16, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication By: Kip Kirchberg Over 10% of users utilize the same top 20 highly unsecure passwords. Cyber criminals...

Lakeland

Get a Free Prom Outfit from Project Prom at Lakeland Square Mall! Here’s How!

Allison - February 25, 2026

Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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

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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

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

Carl Fish - February 24, 2026

LPD

Convicted Felon Arrested After Crime Spree Involving Commercial Burglaries

Allison - February 24, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

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

Allison - February 24, 2026

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

Allison - February 23, 2026

Polk County

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

Allison - February 23, 2026

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Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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

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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Polk CountyApril 17, 2020

Local Nurse Traveling To New York To Help Hospitals In COVID-19 Efforts

Polk CountyMarch 19, 2021

Are You Turning Correctly While Driving? Tip From Polk County Sheriffs Office

Winter HavenMarch 23, 2017

The Cypress Gardens Water Skiing Tradition Is Being Kept Alive

Health & WellnessDecember 9, 2025

Healthy Habits Made Easy: Update Your Pet’s Health and Wellness Routine Without Fuss

Lake WalesMarch 6, 2017

PCSO In Need of Substitute School Crossing Guards

Haines CitySeptember 7, 2021

Infant Child Critically Injured After Hit & Run Accident In Haines City

Polk CountyAugust 28, 2019

Four New Bloodhounds Join Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit

AuburndaleFebruary 17, 2020

Breaking News: PCSO Is On Scene of a Person Deceased on Train Tracks near Oakview Ave and Dairy Rd in Auburndale

LakelandApril 23, 2018

Lakeland Celebrates Earth Day With Fourth Annual Green Celebration

Lake WalesApril 18, 2016

Lake Wales CVS Armed Robbery Saturday Night

Haines CityJune 17, 2016

Fatal Crash Has Hwy 27 Closed In Haines City

Polk CountyJuly 1, 2024

Polk Correctional Institute Officer arrested for misuse of 911 and resisting arrest

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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

Haines CityMarch 8, 2020

9 Yr Old Child & 59 Yr Old Man Killed In Haines City Crash

Polk CityAugust 22, 2018

3rd Positive Rabies Case in 2018 Confirmed in Polk County

Winter HavenJanuary 23, 2018

Winter Haven Gives Away Free Trees At Arbor Day Celebration

Lake WalesOctober 17, 2016

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