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On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31 year old Ashley Hernandez of Lakeland following a theft investigation involving thousands...

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Haines City

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

Staff Reporter - February 25, 2026

Haines City

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

Staff Reporter - February 25, 2026

Health & Wellness

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

Allison - February 25, 2026

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

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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 SheriffSeptember 12, 2017

Three Teens Arrested in Winter Haven for Burglary During State of Emergency in Aftermath of Hurricane Irma

Haines CityMarch 14, 2017

ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT

Lake WalesMay 5, 2025

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Polk CityJune 21, 2022

Young Man Who Drove Over & Killed Polk County Librarian Convicted Of First-Degree Murder

Haines CityJuly 20, 2020

57 Yr Old Haines City Man Pulled From Burning Building Dies From Injuries

BartowMay 24, 2016

Bartow Family Loses Everything In Fire Including Family Pet

HighlandsAugust 15, 2024

Woman Sentenced To 25 Yrs In Prison For DUI Manslaughter In Death Of 4 Yr Old Girl & 32 Yr Old Man After Sebring...

LakelandMay 14, 2023

ATV Crash Saturday Kills Lakeland Man

DavenportAugust 4, 2021

Jury Convicts “Cold-Blooded Murderer” After He Stalked Another Man Shooting & Killing Him Near Davenport Subdivision

Winter HavenAugust 11, 2016

The American Cancer Society is looking for leaders in the community to pave the way against cancer through Relay For Life.

Lake WalesNovember 14, 2016

Lake Wales Police Investigating Early Evening Shooting

Lake WalesSeptember 29, 2024

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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 WalesJuly 27, 2017

Lake Wales Hosts New Polk County Drone Racing Club

Cooking On The RidgeOctober 31, 2018

Cooking On The Ridge: Caramel Apple Pork Chops

BartowAugust 8, 2023

PCBA Foundation Bowl-A-Thon Builds Up Proceeds for Young Builders for 3rd Year

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