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In Loving Memory of Marcia N. Alley, 81, of Lakeland

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LakelandAllison - March 18, 2026

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

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Walk More to Stress Less: Get Moving to Improve Well-Being

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TechnologyStaff Reporter - March 13, 2020

Fake CoronaVirus Map Infecting Computers: Here is how you can protect yourself.

By Kip Kirchberg Cyber Criminals have cloned the John Hopkins Corona Virus spread map and have embedded malware that could...

Lakeland

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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

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Creative Cupcakes to Complete Your Easter Feast

Once the Easter baskets are put away and the main course is cleared from the kitchen, you can liven up the dessert table or...

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Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

Ethan Jones - March 16, 2026

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Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist / US 98 N and Pyramid Parkway

Allison - March 12, 2026

Education

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

Allison - March 12, 2026

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

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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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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

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PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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DavenportAugust 8, 2018

“Super sludge” suspect arrested by PCSO Agricultural Detectives

BartowJanuary 18, 2022

Bartow Shows “We’re Better Together” With Annual MLK Jr. Parade

BartowJanuary 11, 2017

Bartow Police Currently Working Accident Involving Polk County School Bus

PoincianaFebruary 17, 2020

Suspect Shot and Killed by SWAT Deputy in Early Morning Standoff

Haines CityJune 14, 2021

Couple Allegedly Ram Two Haines City Police Vehicles & Nearly Run Over K9 Team Before Breaking Into Haines City Mayor’s House

Haines CityFebruary 4, 2019

Haines City Spreads its WINGS through Interactive Public Art

Polk County NewsOctober 5, 2017

Message from Sheriff Judd on Automatic Firearms Devices

National NewsJune 20, 2016

Congresswoman Wants To Drug Test The Rich – Introduces The “Top 1% Accountability Act of 2016.”

SportsOctober 7, 2025

The College Football Wrap-Up with Ethan Jones

LakelandFebruary 19, 2019

Lakeland Black History Festival Celebrates Local Heritage

Winter HavenJuly 20, 2016

It’s Time To Dust Off Your Bowling Shoes For The 13th Annual Rotary Bowl

LakelandAugust 19, 2021

Second Fatal Crash in Four Days at Same Lakeland Intersection; 20-year old Woman Killed Wednesday

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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

LakelandFebruary 15, 2025

Harrison School for the Arts Musical Theatre Presents “Curtains”

Polk CountyNovember 3, 2025

Wildfire Being Fought By Multiple Agencies South of Fort Meade

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Call Blue Thumb Pool Care for Vinyl Liner Replacement

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