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River RanchAllison - February 16, 2026

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

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - November 26, 2024

Stay Safe While Scoring Big Deals: Protect Yourself from Holiday Season Cyber Threats

By Kip Kirchberg: The two busiest shopping days of the year are fast approaching: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While...

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 Sheriff's OfficeAllison - February 16, 2026

Bartow Teacher Arrested After Backyard Fire Spreads to 5 Acres Amid Polk Burn Ban

A backyard fire that grew out of control in Bartow on Sunday, February 15, 2026, led to the arrest of the Bartow school teacher...

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Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding into Polk County with New Outpatient Clinic

Carl Fish - February 14, 2026

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Charley’s World Shines Spotlight on Sisters Junktiques

Staff Reporter - February 13, 2026

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No. 15 Virginia Escapes Florida State In thriller

Ethan Jones - February 13, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Multi-Agency Sweep Cripples Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Rings

Allison - February 13, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue

Steps to Starting a Career with Polk County Fire Rescue

Allison - February 13, 2026

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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

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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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LakelandNovember 3, 2020

AAA Storage Hosts Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting

AuburndaleOctober 3, 2016

Euthanization Of Special Needs Dog By Polk County Animal Control Questioned

AuburndaleMay 17, 2017

Reward Increased to $10,000 for Information Leading To Arrest in the Homicide of Preston Burnett

LakelandNovember 9, 2024

58 Yr Old Lakeland Resident Killed In Semi Vs Sedan Crash In Lakeland

Winter HavenMay 23, 2018

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FloridaMarch 23, 2020

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Haines CityDecember 30, 2020

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Winter HavenSeptember 12, 2016

Health-Conscious Thief Steals $300 Worth Of Protein Powder From Winter Haven Walmart

Lake WalesNovember 23, 2016

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Haines CityOctober 3, 2022

Men Charged With Shooting Another Man Multiple Times, Leaving Him To Die On TheSide Of The Road In Haines City

AuburndaleFebruary 18, 2019

Auburndale Man Arrested For DUI; Gets Combative with PSCO Deputy

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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

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Polk CountyJune 30, 2022

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