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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - March 20, 2026

Additional Child Pornography Charges Added to Polk County Jail Inmate from Mulberry

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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

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HomepageStaff Reporter - March 22, 2016

Tech Tuesday: Portable Battery Pack

On The Go Must Have: Portable Battery Pack By Kip Kirchberg If you’re constantly on the go and use mobile devices...

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

Allison - March 20, 2026

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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Man Initially Believed to Be Pedestrian Was Actually Motorcyclist Struck By Two Vehicles

Carl Fish - March 8, 2026

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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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Creative Cupcakes to Complete Your Easter Feast

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Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

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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

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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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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LakelandSeptember 19, 2017

Lake Gibson Middle School Teacher Arrested & Accused Of Domestic Violence-Battery

MulberryDecember 14, 2022

17-year-old Pennsylvania fugitive with murder warrant arrested in Polk County High School

Winter HavenJanuary 24, 2019

Kissimmee Pastor Tells His “Story Of Survival” About Surviving An Active Shooter

Winter HavenApril 23, 2018

Community Chat Scheduled to Meet New CRA Officer

LakelandDecember 14, 2021

Lakeland Chamber Enjoys Large Crowd, Good Weather, at 31st Annual Golf Scramble

Lake WalesJune 28, 2017

UPDATE on Wanted Alton Norwood Jr. Arrested by Highlands County Sheriff’s Office

Winter HavenAugust 1, 2016

Winter Haven Police are Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying Four Suspects Caught on Video in the Recent Sprint Store Burglary

BartowAugust 20, 2020

Bartow Teen Already Wearing Ankle Monitor Charged With Multiple Felony Car Burglaries

Polk County NewsAugust 20, 2025

District 3 School Board Member Rick Nolte Passes

BartowJune 28, 2016

Additional Charges Added to Wesley Graves for his 3 Day Crime Spree

Polk CountyAugust 11, 2022

Polk State President Falconetti Appointed to Education Commission of the States by Gov. DeSantis

Polk CountyAugust 15, 2020

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Pedestrian Hit & Run Fatality Early Saturday Morning

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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, 2022

Grand Jury Indicts One Adult and Two Teens for First Degree Murder in January 30th Shooting

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeNovember 25, 2025

Burglary, Battery, And Attempted Murder Charges Filed After Violent Incident In Auburndale

Winter HavenDecember 18, 2019

Supsect Turned Himself In After He Was Seen on Video Surveillance Committing A Lewd Act In Front of 12-Year-Old Child

LakelandJuly 6, 2021

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