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Winter Haven NewsCarl Fish - March 3, 2026

Winter Haven Native & Florida Southern College Graduate Killed While Serving His Country In Kuwait

LakelandCarl Fish - March 3, 2026

PCFR Battles Deadly Fire in Lakeland; Investigation Underway

MulberryAllison - March 3, 2026

Celebrate National Take a Walk in a Park Day at Se7en Wetlands in Mulberry

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - March 3, 2026

Cleaning Business Owner Re-arrested for Theft of Jewelry From New Victim

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 4, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: How the Protection Pillar Strengthens Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective...

Lakeland

PCFR Battles Deadly Fire in Lakeland; Investigation Underway

Carl Fish - March 3, 2026

Lakeland

One Dead in Lakeland Mobile Home Fire on Pine Ridge Drive

Carl Fish - March 2, 2026

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

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Haines CityStaff Reporter - February 25, 2026

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

HAINES CITY - The American Legion Riders of American Legion Post 34 are gearing up for a special fundraising ride this Saturday to benefit...

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Avon Park

PCSO: Woman Flees Multiple Times, Strikes Deputy’s Vehicle Before Arrest

Allison - March 2, 2026

Lakeland

One Dead in Lakeland Mobile Home Fire on Pine Ridge Drive

Carl Fish - March 2, 2026

Dundee

Driver Facing Felony Charges After Running Light, Stop Signs, Striking Motorcycle Then Fleeing On Foot

Carl Fish - March 2, 2026

Events

Saint Paddy’s Unparade + Friday Fest Returns to Bartow

Allison - March 2, 2026

LPD

Lakeland Woman Arrested For Alleged Unlicensed Dog Surgeries

Carl Fish - February 27, 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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LakelandJuly 9, 2020

“Relief Not Reopen” Demand Local Activists In Polk County

Entertainment & LifestyleSeptember 16, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! TRON: Ares Red Overlay Coming to TRON Lightcycle/Run

LakelandMay 22, 2017

Missing Endangered Adult from Lakeland

Winter HavenAugust 20, 2018

Rhode Island Girl Designs, a Unique Handcrafted Pet Accessories Business

Winter HavenAugust 1, 2016

Winter Haven Police are Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying Four Suspects Caught on Video in the Recent Sprint Store Burglary

Winter HavenMarch 5, 2018

“Light Up The Night” Lights Up Downtown Winter Haven For Sixth Year

AuburndaleAugust 3, 2021

33 Yr Old Lakeland Man Dies In Crash

Lake WalesSeptember 16, 2019

AdventHealth Lake Wales Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

LakelandNovember 12, 2018

Lakeland Concert Band Began 40th Season With Veteran’s Day Concert

Lake WalesApril 20, 2016

Lake Wales Pastor Arrested For Solicitation Of Lewd Act

Haines CityNovember 10, 2017

Haines City Police Investigating Shooting

Polk County NewsJune 10, 2022

Three teens already on probation for burglary and other charges arrested for armed burglary; two firearms stolen

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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

Winter HavenFebruary 3, 2023

Winter Haven Man Arrested for 300 Counts on Possession of Child Pornography

Lake WalesFebruary 5, 2016

Calling All Golfers! Annual Golf Tournament next Month!

Lake WalesMarch 10, 2022

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Winter HavenJuly 14, 2021

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