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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 5, 2026

Deputies Arrest Man in Lakeland Wanted on Human Trafficking-Related Charges

Lake WalesCarl Fish - February 4, 2026

Four Dead, Multiple Injured in Multi Vehicle Crash on Highway 60 East of Lake Wales

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - February 4, 2026

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

Wacky WednesdayAllison - February 4, 2026

Deck the Halls… Not the Storefront: Car Crashes Into Christmas Shop

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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - April 5, 2022

Tech Tuesday: Protecting Your Digital Assets

By Kip Kirchberg When you think of a “hacker" you probably envision some kind of hoodie-wearing teenager with black fingernail...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

Lakeland

11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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LakelandAllison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Lakeland PD: The LPD Dive Team is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, February 13, and you can reserve your dinner now! A donation...

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Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Health & Wellness

5 Rare Kidney Diseases You May Not Know About

Allison - February 3, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested for Hit and Run Crash

Allison - February 2, 2026

Polk State College

Polk State College Trustees Set To Appoint Dr. Anne Kerr As Interim President

Carl Fish - February 2, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested For Leaving Scene of Crash and DUI With Property Damage

Allison - February 2, 2026

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Florida

FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 2026

Florida

Resurrection On Jefferson Street: A RUF Story

Ethan Jones - December 4, 2025

Florida

FSU vs. UAB Baseball Recap

Ethan Jones - October 29, 2025

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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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Polk CountySeptember 22, 2023

Did You Know Polk County Parks & Recreation Has Several Screened In Pavilions Available For Rent Throughout Polk County?

Lake WalesJune 2, 2017

Local Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Drug Raid

DavenportJanuary 16, 2020

Wood and Stain DIY Wood Shop Celebrates Grand Opening

DundeeJune 29, 2018

Community Gathers to Beautify Dundee

Polk CountyDecember 8, 2023

Man Killed In Fiery Crash On Shepherd Rd According To PCSO

BartowFebruary 26, 2020

Lakeland Pedestrian Killed After Walking Out In Front Of a PCSO Patrol Car

Winter HavenFebruary 11, 2016

Polk County Parks & Recreation Valentine’s Dance In Winter Haven Feb. 12th

LakelandMarch 6, 2018

Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot and Killed By Polk Deputy After Fleeing a Traffic Stop

Winter HavenJune 3, 2016

Winter Haven Man Arrested Related to Exposing Himself To Children & Child Pornography

FeaturedDecember 17, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! Mattel Plans New Indoor WaterPark in Orlando

Lake WalesFebruary 13, 2020

Lake Wales Police Department Looking For Hit and Run Suspect

Haines CityJune 11, 2025

Quick-Thinking UPS Driver and Police Officer Hailed as Heroes After Saving Two Children in Haines City

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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

Headlines NowJuly 3, 2018

Tech Tuesday: How to Reduce Telemarketing and Robo Calls

Lake WalesJuly 28, 2022

This Local Lake Wales Actor Starred in Star Wars: Kenobi on Disney Plus

Fort MeadeJuly 27, 2022

Local Fort Meade Softball Team Heading to Dixie Youth World Series

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