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TrafficAllison - March 12, 2026

Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist / US 98 N and Pyramid Parkway

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Technology

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

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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EducationAllison - March 12, 2026

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

Families with children ages 5 to 11 are invited to take part in a fun and engaging sensory play event hosted by Polk County...

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Lake Alfred

City Announces 2026 Spring Clean-Up Week for Residents

Allison - March 12, 2026

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Willie Ray Creech

Allison - March 11, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue

Polk County Fire Rescue Helps Save Owl Tangled in Fishing Line

Allison - March 11, 2026

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

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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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LakelandSeptember 29, 2016

Lakeland Man Killed While Riding Scooter On US Hwy 98

FrostproofSeptember 10, 2018

Miss Frostproof 2018 Marks End Of Centennial Celebration

Polk SheriffNovember 14, 2017

Volusia County Couple Identified For Hit & Run, One In Custody

Lake WalesAugust 19, 2020

Lake Wales City Commissioners Approved a Mandatory Face Coverings Ordinance Tuesday Night

Polk CountyJanuary 27, 2021

PCFR Paramedic Arrested in Theft of Coronavirus vaccines

Winter HavenJuly 23, 2019

17th Annual Bartender Bash Celebrates Creation Of Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County

Lake WalesJuly 19, 2016

Lake Wales Little League Boys 13-14 Are Headed to State Competition in Azalea Park/Orlando Next Weekend

Polk CountyAugust 1, 2025

New State Law Requires 6-Hour Driver Safety Course for Polk Teens Seeking Learner’s License

Lake WalesFebruary 1, 2022

Lake Wales Marine Veteran Honored At Orlando Magic Basketball Game

Haines CityMay 7, 2019

Moped Driver in Critical Condition After Crash Near Hwy 27 & Lucerne Park Rd.

DavenportMay 21, 2025

Tragic Chain of Events Sparked By 9 Yr Old Playing Fortnite Without Permission Leads To Murder In Davenport

Haines CityOctober 2, 2025

2025 Mayor’s 5K in Haines City October 4

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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 1, 2019

Winter Haven Substitute Teacher Arrested For Drug Charges

Health & WellnessJanuary 6, 2026

Finding Your Rhythm Again: Reestablishing Routines in the New Year

FrostproofApril 8, 2020

Two Polk County Jail Inmates Charged With Beating Another Inmate To Death

Fort MeadeNovember 30, 2017

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