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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - March 20, 2026

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LakelandAllison - March 20, 2026

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

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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Tech Tuesday: Second Step to Mitigate Cyber Risks In Your Enviroment NIST Protect

Today we talk about how you can use Step 2 of the NIST Model to mitigate Cyber Security Risks...

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Allison - March 20, 2026

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

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Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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Carl Fish - March 8, 2026

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Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

The game that had been circled on both teams’ calendars finally arrived as the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles traveled to Gainesville to face...

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

Allison - March 17, 2026

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

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Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

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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

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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

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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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