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LakelandAllison - March 19, 2026

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 18, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Mastering the Respond Function for Effective Incident Management

In today's evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be prepared to swiftly and effectively respond to security incidents. The...

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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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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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 CountyMarch 23, 2021

PCSO Detention Deputy Arrested For DUI By Desoto County Sheriff’s Office

LakelandFebruary 25, 2019

Project Prom Helps Provide High School Students Free Prom Attire

BartowNovember 28, 2017

Festival of Wreaths at Polk County History Center

PoincianaSeptember 13, 2016

Fatal Crash Blocking Cypress Parkway In Poinciana

Mugshot of the DayMay 5, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MAY 5, 2016

Polk CountyJuly 30, 2020

Local Author Ponders “What Is A Dream” In New Children’s Book

MulberryMay 28, 2017

Early Morning Fire Temporarily Closes S.R. 60 In Mulberry Sunday

LakelandFebruary 26, 2017

Large Brush Fire Endangered Homes Sunday In Lakeland

DavenportApril 25, 2017

Polk County Sheriff’s Undercover Detectives Arrest Davenport Man for Trafficking in Meth; Suspect Hides Meth in Pottery

DavenportJuly 15, 2022

61 Yr Old Davenport Bicyclists Struck & Killed By Tree Service Truck

Polk CountyFebruary 11, 2021

Frostproof Masonic Lodge No. 229 Donates $150 to Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Polk CountyAugust 6, 2020

Three Georgia Women Should Have Known Better Than To Allegedly Traffic Drugs In Polk County

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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

FloridaMarch 24, 2020

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Two New Deaths Related to COVID-19, 6 p.m. Update ~1,379 positive cases in Florida Residents...

Winter HavenJuly 7, 2020

Face Masks Now Required When Entering Any City of Winter Haven Government Facility

LakelandFebruary 15, 2021

Horrific Crash Blocking C.R. 540A & Lakeland Rerouting Traffic In Both Directions Please Avoid The Area

LakelandApril 4, 2025

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