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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - April 1, 2026

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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 4, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: How the Protection Pillar Strengthens Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective...

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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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Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Looking for a quiet place to unwind or let the kids burn off some energy? Banana Lake Park is a park in Lakeland that...

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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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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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Haines CityFebruary 16, 2023

Polk County Deputies On Scene Of School Bus Accident Near Lake Hatchinaha Rd.

Winter HavenAugust 2, 2018

Grove Roots Brewing Company Hosts Moonlight Market

Haines CityApril 10, 2025

Target to Open in Haines City, Leading the Charge for Crossroads Village Center Development

BartowJanuary 16, 2017

Bartow Police Department is holding 2017 Citizens Police Academy

Lake WalesJanuary 30, 2022

In Loving Memory Of Patricia Ann Barnhill November 22, 1944 – January 25, 2022.

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One Movie Later: Bad Guys 2 is Real Bad! (As In Good!)

Polk CountyJanuary 9, 2024

Polk County & Federal Agencies Partner In Large Bust Involving Drugs From Puerto Rico & Mexico

LakelandJuly 19, 2017

Former Ledger Marketing Director Charged With Scheming To Defraud

Lake WalesNovember 27, 2018

Body Armor Tattoo Finds New Home At Eagle Ridge Mall

LakelandSeptember 19, 2017

Lake Gibson Middle School Teacher Arrested & Accused Of Domestic Violence-Battery

Lake HamiltonNovember 10, 2016

Brush Fire & Accident Causing Issues On Hwy 27 In Lake Hamilton

Polk CountyApril 8, 2021

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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

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Winter HavenDecember 21, 2016

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

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Second Confirmed Case Of Rabies In Polk County

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Free Basball Clinic For Ages 7-12 Lake Wales

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