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Health & WellnessAllison - March 10, 2026

A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - March 9, 2026

Lakeland Substitute Teacher Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

TrafficAllison - March 9, 2026

Deadly Four-Vehicle Crash in Northern Polk County Leaves Three Dead Sunday Night

Entertainment & LifestyleEthan Jones - March 9, 2026

Seminoles Defend Their Turf Against Northern Kentucky

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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

Man Initially Believed to Be Pedestrian Was Actually Motorcyclist Struck By Two Vehicles

Carl Fish - March 8, 2026

Lakeland

Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting Outside Wally’s Poolhall in Lakeland

Carl Fish - March 5, 2026

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

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MulberryAllison - March 3, 2026

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

Residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and enjoy the outdoors in celebration of National Take a Walk in a Park Day...

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Lakeland

Man Initially Believed to Be Pedestrian Was Actually Motorcyclist Struck By Two Vehicles

Carl Fish - March 8, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Bartow Ford Hosting Annual Easter Egg Hunt with 20,000 Eggs on March 28

Allison - March 6, 2026

Lakeland

Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting Outside Wally’s Poolhall in Lakeland

Carl Fish - March 5, 2026

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Edward “Rusty” R. Rutledge of Haines City

Allison - March 4, 2026

Haines City

Daily Lane Closures in Haines City Expected Beginning March 16

Allison - March 4, 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

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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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Winter HavenMay 4, 2022

Winter Haven Homicide Suspect Manhunt Ended As Suspect Caught By Deputies

LakelandApril 13, 2021

PCSO Is Investigating a Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Unincorporated Lakeland

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Voices Of The People Kick Of 8th Season With D Squared Concert

Entertainment & LifestyleOctober 20, 2025

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Lake WalesJanuary 14, 2016

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LakelandSeptember 8, 2020

Lakeland Regional Health PICU Celebrates Grand Opening

Winter HavenJanuary 12, 2020

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

LakelandFebruary 18, 2019

Lakeland Man Arrested For Stealing Over $3,000 in Merchandise From Wal-Mart and Home Depot

AuburndaleMarch 27, 2017

Summer Camp Is On The Way For Auburndale Kids!

LakelandJune 14, 2017

UPDATE on Gas Leak at 316 E Palm Drive Where 4-inch Gas Line Was Hit By Construction Workers

Winter HavenMay 23, 2018

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Lake WalesMay 10, 2022

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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 HavenOctober 24, 2018

Local Artists Celebrate Their Heritage At Polk State FallFest

Winter HavenJune 17, 2021

Help Winter Haven Police Department Identify Trio Pulling On Door Handles Of Parked Cars

BartowNovember 29, 2017

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