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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

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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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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

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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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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeMarch 6, 2025

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LakelandJune 24, 2021

Krazy Kombucha Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

AuburndaleDecember 1, 2017

Lights In The Park Event in Auburndale

Haines CityMarch 23, 2017

“Shoot Off” Fundraiser To Benefit Polk Training Center, April 1 in Haines City

Lake WalesMay 4, 2018

Roosevelt Academy’s Annual Spring Garden Party

LakelandOctober 28, 2025

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victim in Deadly Train vs. Bicycle Incident

Lake WalesDecember 29, 2016

Recent Structure Fires Keep Polk County Fire Crews Busy

HomepageJanuary 7, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – JANUARY 7, 2016

LakelandApril 26, 2024

Polk Sheriff’s Office Along With Other Law Enforcement Entities Bust Mexican Drug Cartel Selling 3.5 Million In Fentanyl Here In Polk

Polk CountyMay 19, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit Recognizes Top Three Outstanding Teams

LakelandMarch 22, 2017

Open House For the New Walker Road Park March 28

Winter HavenDecember 21, 2020

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

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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 HavenApril 8, 2020

Individual Steals Alcohol from Local Gas Station

ObituariesMarch 20, 2025

In Loving Memory Of Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant & Army Veteran Dan Logan Cooley

DavenportJune 2, 2020

Davenport Man Struck & Killed By Hit & Run Driver In Haines City – Suspect Sought By Police

AuburndaleApril 10, 2024

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