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18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Returns to Lake Eva Park

Allison - February 13, 2026

Lake Wales

Man With A Love For Music Among Four Killed in SR 60 Crash Near Lake Wales

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

Mulberry

One Person Killed In Mulberry Crash Involving Dump Truck

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

Davenport

Cyber Crimes Unit arrests Davenport roommates during child pornography investigation

Carl Fish - February 11, 2026

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Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida

Allison - February 11, 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

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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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DavenportMay 8, 2023

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Polk CountyMay 16, 2025

Eleven suspects arrested during undercover investigation focusing on those who travel to have sex with minors

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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

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

Auburndale Bank Robbed & One Suspect In Custody

LakelandSeptember 28, 2023

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Winter HavenOctober 28, 2017

Polk Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse

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