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LakelandAllison - April 1, 2026

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - February 28, 2023

Application Whitelisting to Stop Malware

Today’s Cyber Security Threats demand a layered security approach that provides insight and protection. Every file on a computer...

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

Lakeland

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

Lakeland

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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Health & WellnessStaff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Neurodivergent Diversions: Theory of Mind—and How Autistic People Struggle with It

by James Coulter Imagine two girls playing with dolls. One girl is named Sally; the other, Anne. Sally puts her doll in a toy chest...

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Haines City

Legacy of Love Carries On: Haines City Women Honor Founder Sharon Gardner by Continuing Her Mission

Staff Reporter - March 30, 2026

Health & Wellness

How to Practice Thoughtful Grief Etiquette Online

Allison - March 30, 2026

Events

Join the Great American CleanUp in Bartow on April 25

Allison - March 30, 2026

Dundee

Dundee to Host Community Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 Eggs

Allison - March 30, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Ridge Community High School to Host First-Ever Sunny Bolts Market This Weekend

Allison - March 27, 2026

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Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! Is One Piece Coming to Universal Orlando Resort?

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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

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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Haines CityApril 28, 2020

Fatal Crash Blocking Hwy 27 South In Haines City

Lake WalesApril 15, 2016

Man Seriously Injured in Lake Wales Crash Which Closes Multiple Lanes

AuburndaleSeptember 12, 2018

UPDATE: Auburndale Police Investigating Fatal Crash From Saturday

Haines CityMay 25, 2022

Haines City Police Identify Body Found In Wooded Area

LakelandDecember 12, 2023

Sweet Treats at Candyland Themed Christmas Parade in Downtown Lakeland

Winter HavenJuly 23, 2018

Do You Recognize This Armed Robbery Suspect?

Winter HavenJanuary 12, 2020

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Road Rage Confrontation Between Drivers

Avon ParkMarch 2, 2026

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

Local Government & PoliticsOctober 13, 2025

Future Polk County Fire Rescue Station Planned south of Lakeland

Haines CityOctober 12, 2024

Florida Highway Patrol Reports A Haines City Woman Killed In Friday Night Crash

Lake WalesNovember 7, 2020

22 Yr Old Lake Wales Man Killed In DUI Crash Near Camp Mack In Lake Wales

Winter HavenAugust 1, 2016

New Pokémon Go Club Coming to the Winter Haven Library

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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

WahnetaJuly 29, 2020

Tire Recycling Collection Event Set for Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Wahneta

Winter HavenJune 15, 2021

Arrest Warrant Obtained for Winter Haven Man on Attempted First Degree Murder

BartowMarch 27, 2020

Friday March 27, 2020 10:00 AM Polk County COVID-19 Cases by City Update

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