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

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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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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - July 3, 2018

Tech Tuesday: How to Reduce Telemarketing and Robo Calls

By : Kip Kirchberg I work in a profession where my phone is the lifeline of my business. I cannot begin to...

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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

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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

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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

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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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Cooking On The RidgeMarch 7, 2017

Cooking on The Ridge: Cajun Chicken & Sausage Alfredo

Winter HavenJuly 27, 2021

Winter Haven Christian Church Hosting 7th Annual Feed the Ridge

Winter HavenMay 14, 2021

Mother’s Day Dine & Dash At Denny’s

LakelandOctober 8, 2016

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Lakeland Pigfest Serves Sooie-t BBQ For 23rd Year

Winter HavenMarch 16, 2020

This Just In- Walmart Has Cameras And You Are Being Watched

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Cooking on the Ridge: Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Lake WalesJuly 30, 2018

Victory Ridge Academy Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Winter HavenNovember 29, 2016

Shooting Death Of Winter Haven 14 Year Old Being Investigated

Lake WalesFebruary 2, 2018

FREE HOSPITAL HEALTH FAIR SET FOR FEB. 3

FloridaMarch 28, 2017

Fortune Magazine Honors Polk County-Based Publix On “Best Companies” List For 20th Year

Haines CitySeptember 7, 2021

Haines City Police Investigating A Shooting Death Monday Night

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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

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

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