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ObituariesAllison - March 18, 2026

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

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Creative Cupcakes to Complete Your Easter Feast

LakelandAllison - March 18, 2026

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Health & WellnessAllison - March 17, 2026

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

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 11, 2025

NIST Framework: Detect – Identifying Cyber Threats Before They Escalate

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the ability to detect cyber threats before they cause significant damage is crucial...

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Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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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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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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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

Polk Sheriff

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

Allison - September 2, 2025

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LakelandJanuary 14, 2019

Lakeland Hosts 41st Annual MLK Parade

Winter HavenFebruary 19, 2020

Fatal Crash on Hwy 17 Tuesday Morning Involved Man on Bike

Polk CountyAugust 24, 2023

Polk County School Board Votes to Discontinue Proclamations, Sparks Controversy

AuburndaleNovember 30, 2017

A Magical Christmas Celebration at Havendale Christmas Parade Friday December 8, 7 PM – 10 PM

Polk County NewsJanuary 10, 2017

Two Year Old Transported By Helicopter As Precaution After Vehicle Rolls Over In South West Polk

Polk County NewsOctober 28, 2016

Morning Accident On S.R. 37 Partially Blocking Roadway

Polk CountyJuly 8, 2025

AdventHealth Acquires Bond Clinic, Expanding Its Reach Across Polk County

LakelandJuly 18, 2019

Lakeland Boat Show Set Sail For Fourth Year

DavenportSeptember 3, 2021

Annual Big Belly BBQ Battle Being Hosted This Friday & Saturday

Winter HavenAugust 31, 2021

Winter Haven Garbage, Recycling, Junk and Vegetation Collection May Run Behind Due to Staffing Difficulties

Polk County NewsMay 4, 2017

Cadets from Civil Air Patrol FL-274 Receive Awards for Acheivements

Haines CitySeptember 28, 2021

Lake Wales Man Dies In Haines City Crash

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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

HomepageFebruary 11, 2016

Sheriff Judd Warns Residents About IRS Scam

Polk County NewsJanuary 10, 2017

Two Year Old Transported By Helicopter As Precaution After Vehicle Rolls Over In South West Polk

LakelandJanuary 7, 2025

Bay Area Doctor Accused Of Horrifying Child Sex Crimes Had Limited Privileges, But Never Treated Any Patients At Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

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