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River RanchAllison - February 16, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue Battles Multiple Large Brush Fires Across Polk County

Polk County Fire RescueAllison - February 15, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds to Lakeland Scrapyard Fire

Polk CountyCarl Fish - February 14, 2026

Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding into Polk County with New Outpatient Clinic

Haines CityStaff Reporter - February 13, 2026

Charley’s World Shines Spotlight on Sisters Junktiques

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HomepageStaff Reporter - April 26, 2016

TECH TUESDAY – Things You Should Never Post On Social Media

Things You Should Never Post On Social Media By: Kip Kirchberg It amazing how integrated social media has become entangled in...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

Lakeland

11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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Polk County Fire RescueAllison - February 13, 2026

Steps to Starting a Career with Polk County Fire Rescue

Do you want a career where you’re set up for success and advancement? How about one where you can share your experience and lead...

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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Multi-Agency Sweep Cripples Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Rings

Allison - February 13, 2026

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Steps to Starting a Career with Polk County Fire Rescue

Allison - February 13, 2026

Events

18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Returns to Lake Eva Park

Allison - February 13, 2026

Lake Wales

Man With A Love For Music Among Four Killed in SR 60 Crash Near Lake Wales

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

Mulberry

One Person Killed In Mulberry Crash Involving Dump Truck

Carl Fish - February 12, 2026

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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

Florida

Resurrection On Jefferson Street: A RUF Story

Ethan Jones - December 4, 2025

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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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Winter HavenSeptember 7, 2019

2019 12th Annual Meals on Wheels Auction & Dinner Fundraiser “Bringin’ Back the 80’s”

Haines CityOctober 10, 2025

ICE Arrests in Polk County Spark Debate and Concern in Haines City

Mugshot of the DayApril 28, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 28, 2016

Lake WalesSeptember 2, 2022

Farmers Insurance Celebrates Grand Opening in Eagle Ridge Mall

LakelandNovember 3, 2022

Senior Purchasing Manager of Southern Homes Wins Mr. Central Florida

Lake WalesAugust 29, 2016

Purr-Fect Paw-rty Hands Helping Paws 1 Year Anniversary

Entertainment & LifestyleMay 3, 2023

Welcome, World Travelers! Here Are 3 Things You Should Never Do at Disney World

Lake WalesOctober 27, 2017

Arrest Made in Death Investigation

BartowSeptember 2, 2019

17 Yr Old Bartow Boy Shot & Killed Sunday Night

WHPDSeptember 27, 2021

Tampa Man Charged With Grand Theft Auto When Spotted By Winter Haven Officers

Polk County NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Polk County Recycling Cart Program Survey

LakelandJuly 7, 2017

2017 PAL and Pouncey Twins Back to School Bash on Sunday

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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 HavenJune 14, 2016

Van Catches Fire at Circle K near Legoland

Winter HavenJanuary 1, 2018

Anytime Fitness Offers $1 Joining Fee and Free Training Session for the New Year

DavenportSeptember 2, 2025

Fully Involved Structure Fire Reported in Davenport

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