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LakelandAllison - March 19, 2026

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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

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LakelandAllison - March 18, 2026

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

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HomepageStaff Reporter - July 29, 2020

Did you know Cybercrime’s are more profitable than illegal drug trafficking worldwide?

In 2019 it has been estimated that Cyber related crimes costs businesses over $2 Trillion dollars globally. It is...

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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

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Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting Outside Wally’s Poolhall in Lakeland

Carl Fish - March 5, 2026

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Haines CityStaff Reporter - March 16, 2026

WORLD AUTISM MONTH April 2026 – Upcoming Dance Designed to Bring Awareness to Autism

HAINES CITY - Carolyn Jasper feels called to recognize and uplift those who are often overlooked. Three years ago, she hosted the first Golden...

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WORLD AUTISM MONTH April 2026 – Upcoming Dance Designed to Bring Awareness to Autism

Staff Reporter - March 16, 2026

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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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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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SebringNovember 15, 2024

“Horrific Crime” Sebring Woman Charged With Abuse & Murder Of Adopted Daughter

LakelandJanuary 24, 2024

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LakelandNovember 12, 2024

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LakelandJuly 9, 2025

Update: Woman Shot While Lying in Bed on Kettles Avenue in Lakeland

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Osceola CountyApril 15, 2024

Murder Suspect Who Left Victim Shot Multiple Times & Laying In A Poinciana/Kissimmee Street Arrested

Haines CitySeptember 9, 2017

Sandbags available at Haines City Public Works, Sites Close At Noon

Winter HavenJune 4, 2018

Learn To Eat Healthy With Chat And Chew At Bambu Cafe

DavenportFebruary 14, 2019

Nature’s Reserve Offers Affordable Homes Close To Orlando

Lake WalesAugust 14, 2019

Trailer Stolen from Business on Central Ave Monday Morning

Polk CountyJuly 1, 2025

Stars, Stripes & Sparks: Polk County’s 4th of July Celebrations!

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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

LakelandFebruary 13, 2023

Citrus Center Kiwanis Flips Out for 64th Annual Pancake Festival

Polk CountyJuly 17, 2025

How a $90 Million Idea Will Launch Polk County Into Orbit

National NewsJune 4, 2019

Deputy Who Stayed Outside As Gunman Killed 17 Students Arrested On 11 Charges Which Include Child Negligence & Perjury Tied To Marjory Stoneman Douglas...

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