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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

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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 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

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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

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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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Winter HavenFebruary 11, 2020

This Barbecue Team Won First Place At Smoke On Water For Second Year In A Row

DavenportSeptember 12, 2024

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LakelandDecember 6, 2021

Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For White Work Van Involved In Hit & Run Fatality Of Bicyclist

Winter HavenJune 4, 2019

Winter Haven Mobile Home Catches Fire

Polk CountyOctober 27, 2023

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DavenportJune 28, 2016

Multiple Vehicle Crash Blocks Lanes On Hwy 27 Near I-4

AuburndaleJanuary 29, 2016

Auburndale Police Department Arrests Suspect in November 4th Serious Injury Crash

Winter HavenJuly 27, 2016

5 People Behind Bars After A Search Warrant Revealed Weapons and Suspected Drug Sales from a Winter Haven Residence

Polk CountyFebruary 12, 2021

Registration now open for 13th Annual “Bustin’ Clays with Sheriff Grady Judd”

Cooking On The RidgeAugust 29, 2016

Cooking on the Ridge: Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

Winter HavenDecember 6, 2021

28 Yr Old Winter Haven Florida Man Killed In Interstate 4 Crash

BartowMay 26, 2021

Inmate charged With 1st Degree Murder For Homicide Of Another Inmate

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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 HavenMay 4, 2020

Apple Lounge Bar & Grill Hosting Bartender Benefit On Saturday

Lake WalesAugust 12, 2020

Lake Wales Woman Charged With Trafficking In Methamphetamine

AuburndaleNovember 17, 2025

Auburndale Woman Charged With DUI After Allegedly Being Found With An Open Vodka Bottle In Passenger Seat

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