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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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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - December 15, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Malware Laced Software Updates In The Wild Since March 2020 (Sunburst)

Over the weekend several news outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and the Washington Post reported that...

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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Health & WellnessAllison - March 17, 2026

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

More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S....

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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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Polk CountyFebruary 21, 2022

Polk County To Implement Emergency Plan To Improve Waste Collection

Polk CountyDecember 1, 2025

Thirteen Inch Rainfall Deficit Leads Swiftmud To Declare Phase One Water Restrictions And Remember Wasteful Water Use In Polk County Could Cost You A...

Haines CityMay 17, 2017

Haines City’s Memorial Day Ceremony Will Be Downtown at 9:00 AM

Polk County NewsOctober 28, 2016

Morning Accident On S.R. 37 Partially Blocking Roadway

Lake HamiltonMarch 1, 2018

Polk County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating Double-Fatal Crash in City of Lake Hamilton

Winter HavenMay 29, 2020

Individual Breaks Into Car Dealership Office, Steals Keys and Car

FeaturedDecember 17, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! Mattel Plans New Indoor WaterPark in Orlando

Lake WalesFebruary 9, 2022

Lake Wales High School Basketball Team Wins District Title

Lake WalesAugust 29, 2016

Lake Wales Man Tasered After Fleeing Traffic Stop – Vehicle Allegedly Had 2.5 Lbs Of Synthetic Marijuana In It

Crime & Public SafetyDecember 9, 2025

Eagle Lake Man Arrested For Aggravated Child Abuse In Case Involving Critically Injured Three-Month-Old

DavenportDecember 16, 2024

PCSO Working Death Investigation Of Polk County Sheriff Deputy

Lake WalesApril 11, 2018

Kathryn’s Christian Bookstore Grand Opening

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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

Headlines NowJanuary 5, 2016

Obama To Use Executive Order To Expand Gun Control Laws – Local Congressman Ross Condemns Second Amendment Infringement

LakelandMarch 2, 2022

Eighth Annual Top Chef of Polk County Event Held to Benefit Achievement Academy

Lake WalesMarch 23, 2020

Lake Wales Restaurant and Store Hours of Operation

LakelandFebruary 18, 2025

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