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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - April 1, 2026

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

LakelandAllison - April 1, 2026

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Crime & Public SafetyCarl Fish - March 31, 2026

Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway

Haines CityStaff Reporter - March 30, 2026

Legacy of Love Carries On: Haines City Women Honor Founder Sharon Gardner by Continuing Her Mission

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 11, 2025

NIST Framework: Detect – Identifying Cyber Threats Before They Escalate

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the ability to detect cyber threats before they cause significant damage is crucial...

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Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

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

Allison - March 20, 2026

Lakeland

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

Lakeland

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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DundeeAllison - March 30, 2026

Dundee to Host Community Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 Eggs

Families in Dundee are invited to celebrate the season at a festive Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Town of Dundee in partnership with...

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Join the Great American CleanUp in Bartow on April 25

Allison - March 30, 2026

Dundee

Dundee to Host Community Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 Eggs

Allison - March 30, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Ridge Community High School to Host First-Ever Sunny Bolts Market This Weekend

Allison - March 27, 2026

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Hunter Lee Wright

Allison - March 27, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Authorities Investigating Violent Overnight Death of Bartow Man

Allison - March 27, 2026

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Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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

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Polk Sheriff

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 HavenJanuary 8, 2018

Andy Thornal Company Offers Customer-Inspired, High-Quality Merchandise to the Public

BartowMay 5, 2017

The Bartow Police Department Warns Drivers of Upcoming Road Closures in the Downtown Area

ObituariesSeptember 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steven Bruce of Davenport

AuburndaleOctober 29, 2024

Nearly 100 Animatronics to be Displayed at Auburndale Haunted Yard

LakelandMay 1, 2018

Harrell’s Wins Lakeland Swan Derby For Second Consecutive Year

BartowFebruary 15, 2018

Local Couples Wed At 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding

BartowMarch 7, 2017

Officer Michael Quinn Sr. September 2, 1974 – March 1, 2017

Winter HavenJune 10, 2016

Father’s Enjoy an Evening With Your Special Girl The Old-Fashioned Way

FrostproofJuly 10, 2019

Polk Sheriff’s Deputies Have Northbound Hwy 27 Closed Due To Fatal Accident

Lake WalesAugust 10, 2022

Polk County Fire Rescue Captain arrested for possession of child pornography

Winter HavenSeptember 12, 2023

Killer Of A Winter Haven Teenager Sought By Polk County Sheriff’s Office

BartowJanuary 17, 2018

Polk County Jail Inmate Martha Collier of Lake Alfred, Died Early This Morning At Bartow Regional Medical Center

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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

UncategorizedAugust 19, 2020

Fort Meade Man Arrested For DUI, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, And Other Charges

Polk County NewsFebruary 1, 2017

Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. Annual Awards & Silent Auction Celebrating 20th Anniversary

LakelandSeptember 21, 2023

Senior Social Paint Party At Wabash Community Center September 22

LakelandJune 23, 2017

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