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TrafficAllison - March 12, 2026

Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist / US 98 N and Pyramid Parkway

EducationAllison - March 12, 2026

Polk County Parks & Recreation Hosting Free Sensory Play Event for Kids in Lakeland

Lake AlfredAllison - March 12, 2026

City Announces 2026 Spring Clean-Up Week for Residents

ObituariesAllison - March 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Willie Ray Creech

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Tech Tuesday: Password Security

Did you know that 81% of hacking or identity theft incidents were caused by weak or stolen passwords? Password...

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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ObituariesAllison - March 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Willie Ray Creech

Willie Ray Creech June 5th, 1934 - March 7th, 2026 Willie Ray Creech, age 91, was promoted to Heaven on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on June...

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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Mulberry Man Arrested After AI-Generated Child Pornography Found on Phone, PCSO Says

Allison - March 11, 2026

Health & Wellness

A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence

Allison - March 10, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Substitute Teacher Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

Allison - March 9, 2026

Traffic

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

Allison - March 9, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Seminoles Defend Their Turf Against Northern Kentucky

Ethan Jones - March 9, 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

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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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BartowOctober 21, 2025

81st Bartow Community Halloween Parade & Carnival

Polk County NewsMarch 21, 2017

“Operation March Sadness” Polk County Sheriff’s Undercover Detectives Arrest 104 Suspects During Six-Day-Long Prostitution Investigation Targeting Human Trafficking

PolkobitsNovember 17, 2018

In Loving Memory Of Patsy R. Morgan JULY 21, 1941 ~ NOVEMBER 10, 2018

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Firefighter Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Tampons on Ex-Boyfriend’s Lawn

Cooking On The RidgeJanuary 17, 2025

Cooking on the Ridge: Lemon Cucumber Mint Ginger Detox Water

LakelandApril 21, 2020

Lakeland Man Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree

LakelandMay 25, 2023

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Fort MeadeFebruary 11, 2022

Another CSX Crossing Closure Scheduled for Fort Meade

Haines CityFebruary 18, 2025

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Winter HavenJune 11, 2021

Construction To Begin June 14 On Old Lucerne Park Road

BartowMay 25, 2023

One Girl Was Born with a Heart Defect. The Other Had a Sister with a Heart Defect. They Both Won Scholarships to Pursue Careers...

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FLHSMV Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only

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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

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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

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DavenportMarch 18, 2024

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LakelandDecember 13, 2021

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