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LAKE WALES BUSINESSStaff Reporter - March 20, 2026

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LakelandAllison - March 20, 2026

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

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

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - November 26, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the Busiest Times for Cyber Criminals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the busiest times for Cyber Criminals By Kip Kirchberg The two busiest shopping days of...

Lakeland

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

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

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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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Lakeland

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

Health & Wellness

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

Allison - March 17, 2026

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

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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

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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

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

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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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Lake AlfredApril 22, 2023

62 Yr Old Lake Alfred Man Killed In Multiple Vehicle Crash

Entertainment & LifestyleMarch 1, 2023

The Light Prince: Grail – Tyler’s Journey

Haines CityJune 30, 2016

Thunder On the Ridge July 4th 3 PM to 10 PM

LakelandSeptember 15, 2017

5 arrests made for curfew violations on September 15

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeOctober 9, 2025

Fool Around and Find Out—Again: Jacksonville Man Busted by Polk County Detectives

LakelandFebruary 13, 2018

Two Local Art Students Win Awards From Polk Museum Of Art

Winter HavenJanuary 10, 2022

The City of Winter Haven Is Proud To Announce Joseph “Sonny” Emery, Jr. To Chief of the Winter Haven Fire Department

Winter HavenMay 4, 2021

EB Havendale Blvd Down To One Lane After Fatal Overnight Crash

Winter HavenApril 16, 2019

Sankofa Chorale Spring Concert Shares Easter Spirit

Haines CityJuly 5, 2021

Seven Haines City Student Athletes Heading to Junior Olympics

HomepageFebruary 5, 2016

Fun Friday – Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition Saturday from 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Haines CityFebruary 16, 2023

Polk County Deputies On Scene Of School Bus Accident Near Lake Hatchinaha Rd.

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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 CountyMarch 16, 2020

Polk Soil & Water Conservation Meeting CANCELLED

AuburndaleMarch 17, 2024

Polk County Fire Rescue On Scene Of Crash Involving Vehicle Vs Power Pole On Berkley Road

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