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

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Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

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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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Polk CountySeptember 15, 2023

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Media Regarding High School Track Coach Arrested & Charged With Sexual Battery Of A Minor

Winter HavenJanuary 17, 2018

Winter Haven Detectives Need Assistance Identifying a Suspect Who Committed Armed Robbery at Family Dollar Store

Lake WalesOctober 24, 2020

Four People Killed In Multiple Vehicle Crash On S.R. 60 Friday Night

Lake WalesFebruary 9, 2021

PCSO In Need of Substitute Part-Time School Crossing Guards

LakelandMay 18, 2023

70 Year Old Lakeland Pedestrian Killed

DavenportSeptember 23, 2024

23 Yr Old Polk County Man Facing Federal Charges Of Armed Carjacking & Robbery In Davenport

MulberryJune 5, 2024

Two Additional Suspects Arrested In The Homicide Death Of Ethan Fussell

Lake WalesNovember 28, 2016

Lake Wales Female Store Associate Struck & Shoved But Still Helps Apprehend Thief

DavenportMay 8, 2024

Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Media On Polk Woman Charged With Murdering Her Young Child

Lake WalesFebruary 23, 2016

This Thursday, February 25th, Fr. Tom Seitz will be leading discussions on the book Falling Upward, by Richard Rohr

Polk County NewsJune 28, 2017

Polk County Fire Rescue Takes The Pillowcase Project To Students

Polk County NewsMarch 7, 2025

Man Killed In Semi Vs SUV Crash On S.R. 60

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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

LakelandJanuary 25, 2021

Signal88 Security Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting

LakelandSeptember 11, 2018

Urban Air Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Haines CityDecember 19, 2025

20 Yr Old Haines City Man Arrested For Multiple Child Pornography Charges

Polk CountyMay 11, 2023

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