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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 Tuesday: Recent log4j Vulnerability Vulnerabilty Being Actively Exploited in the Wild

It seems that 2021 has been full of Cyber Security events or challenges. Well don’t worry 2021 is looking to...

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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

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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 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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New Listing on RidgeClassifieds.com: ATV Dune Buggy Single Seat Sand Rail Like Honda Pilot Odyssey

Lake WalesJuly 1, 2016

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Lake WalesJuly 20, 2017

John Decesare Found Guilty for Shooting Into Occupied Vehicle

Polk CountyDecember 4, 2025

The End of the Road: One Polk County Woman’s Fight to Save Her Family’s 78-Year Legacy

Winter HavenAugust 1, 2016

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Lake WalesJune 25, 2018

Lake Wales Little League Seniors Move on to Regionals

LakelandMay 22, 2025

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Lake WalesNovember 26, 2019

Reception Will Honor Retiring Physician Dr. James Nelson

Polk CountyOctober 10, 2024

Polk County Employee Struck & Killed While Clearing Downed Tree On US 98 During Hurricane Milton

Winter HavenJune 7, 2017

Winter Haven Police Need Help Identifying Suspects Who Leave Without Paying

Winter HavenMay 15, 2020

Individual Steals Sunglasses and Reel from Marine Supply

Polk CountyMarch 10, 2021

Two Confirmed Fatalities in Vehicle Vs Semi Crash- 27 South Closed

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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

LakelandDecember 18, 2023

Two Lakeland Men Charged With Stealing Food & Drinks From Local Churches

Polk CountyFebruary 12, 2019

Deputies Locate & Arrest Intoxicated Honduran Man Who Fled Crash With Injuries

Polk County NewsOctober 31, 2017

Polk County School Board Delays Decision on Teacher Pay Increases

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