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ObituariesAllison - March 18, 2026

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

FeaturedAllison - March 18, 2026

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 - July 23, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Your PC could be vulnerable to a crypto lock attack.

Tech Tuesday: Your PC could be vulnerable to a crypto lock attack. Simple Windows updates could mitigate the issue....

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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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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Entertainment & Lifestyle

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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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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Fort MeadeOctober 5, 2021

The PCSO Traffic Unit is Investigating A Fatal Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash In Fort Meade

Winter HavenJanuary 1, 2018

Anytime Fitness Offers $1 Joining Fee and Free Training Session for the New Year

Lake WalesJune 13, 2018

Southwest Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit Application #765872

ObituariesJanuary 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Ray Mills

LakelandMarch 18, 2019

Lakeland Man Found Guilty Of Aggravated Animal Cruelty & Abandonment

Babson ParkFebruary 15, 2022

Railroad To Close Golfview Cutoff Rd Starting Thursday February 17th

Fort MeadeNovember 13, 2023

Fort Meade Celebrated Inagural Toy & Game Festival

FrostproofDecember 4, 2018

Frostproof Celebrates Island Christmas With Caribbean Parade

MulberryFebruary 27, 2020

Deputies Discover and Dismantle Chop Shop After Pasco Car Theft Victim Locates His Car Parks on Facebook Marketplace

EducationNovember 18, 2025

Creative Crafternoon Returns for Early Dismissal Day at Larry R. Jackson Library

Cooking On The RidgeDecember 11, 2017

Cooking On The Ridge: Cranberry Eggnog Cornbread Scones

Polk CountyJune 12, 2019

Sheriff Grady Judd And Polk Sheriff’s Office Goes Fishing With Local Children For Fifth Year

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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

Lake WalesJanuary 10, 2018

Lake Wales Medical Center Breaks Ground for Expansion of Wound Healing Center

Lake WalesJanuary 12, 2021

Registration For Two Lake Wales City Commission Seats Is February 15 – February 19

Winter HavenDecember 21, 2020

Busted- Walking Out of Walmart With More than $725 Worth of Unpaid For Items

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