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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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AuburndaleStaff Reporter - October 30, 2020

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Lakeland

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

Lakeland

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

Carl Fish - March 5, 2026

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FeaturedAllison - March 18, 2026

Creative Cupcakes to Complete Your Easter Feast

Once the Easter baskets are put away and the main course is cleared from the kitchen, you can liven up the dessert table or...

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Haines City

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

Staff Reporter - March 16, 2026

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

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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 CountyApril 6, 2023

4 charged, 2 At Large In Organized Crime Investigation “Operation Heavy Lift”

PoincianaNovember 3, 2022

Marijuana Deal Goes Bad & Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder In Poinciana Area

DavenportMarch 18, 2024

Multiple Vehicle Crash Blocking Eastbound I-4 At Hwy 27 In Davenport

Fort MeadeJanuary 10, 2017

Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine & Tractor Swap Meet

Highlands County NewsApril 13, 2022

In Loving Memory Of Austin Velasquez | January 4, 1997 – April 7, 2022

Winter HavenApril 12, 2021

Winter Haven Police Have Obtained a Warrant For the Arrest of 26 Year-Old Djohn Moore

Health & WellnessMarch 20, 2020

The Precautions Those With Autoimmune Disease Should Take To Protect Themselves From Coronavirus

BartowApril 25, 2023

Central Florida Food Fest Grows Twice as Big for 2nd Year

LakelandFebruary 14, 2022

Kiwanis Celebrates Flipping For Charities For 63 Years

BartowSeptember 16, 2021

Fall Into Fall with Main Street Bartow Fall Fest on Sep. 25

AuburndaleNovember 8, 2018

Winter Haven Man Found Guilty After Assaulting & Shooting At Ex-Girlfriends Boyfriend

Polk CountyMarch 4, 2021

Did You Know That Florida Law Requires You To Move Over And/Or Slow Down For Stopped Emergency Vehicles?

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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

Polk CountyFebruary 14, 2020

60 Victims Scammed, More Than $1.6 Million Stolen

Polk County NewsSeptember 21, 2017

County parks reopening Friday Sept. 22

LakelandJanuary 6, 2016

Polk Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Train – Details Here:

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