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Florida Highway PatrolAllison - April 6, 2026

High-Speed Chase of Two Vehicles Ends in Crash: Plant City Motorcyclist Seriously Injured, One Driver Arrested

Haines CityStaff Reporter - April 6, 2026

Haines City Manager Jim Elensky Announces Retirement Unexpectedly

MulberryCarl Fish - April 5, 2026

PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

FloridaStaff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Welcome, World Travelers! Is One Piece Coming to Universal Orlando Resort?

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AuburndaleStaff Reporter - October 30, 2020

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Lakeland

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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Haines CityStaff Reporter - March 30, 2026

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

By: Anita Todd HAINES CITY – Sharon Gardner was known for the kindness she extended to everyone, from her students to strangers on the street....

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Polk County

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

Staff Reporter - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Crime & Public Safety

Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway

Carl Fish - March 31, 2026

Haines City

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

Staff Reporter - March 30, 2026

Health & Wellness

How to Practice Thoughtful Grief Etiquette Online

Allison - March 30, 2026

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Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! Is One Piece Coming to Universal Orlando Resort?

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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

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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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BartowJanuary 16, 2024

Downtown Bartow Sips and Sparkles at Wine Walk

Polk CityJuly 3, 2021

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Winter HavenMay 4, 2022

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BartowAugust 20, 2019

DCF Employee Arrested for DUI in Bartow

MulberrySeptember 26, 2022

Five Mulberry teens arrested during a manslaughter investigation

Haines CitySeptember 25, 2024

Haines City Woman Killed In Lake Hatchineha Rd. Crash

FrostproofNovember 28, 2016

Barricaded Subject In Standoff With Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies

BartowMay 22, 2017

Injured Owl Rescued By Polk County Fire Rescue Firefighters

FrostproofJuly 22, 2020

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd To Speak To Media This Morning With Update On Frostproof Triple Homicide

Lake WalesJuly 7, 2017

13 High School Graduates Received Scholarships from Polk County Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation in Honor of the Late Auburndale Police Chief Nolan McLeod

Polk County NewsApril 18, 2017

PCSO Deputies Arrest St. Petersburg Man For Grand Theft

Winter HavenJune 1, 2020

Curfew in Effect June 1, 8:00 p.m. Including City Limits of Winter Haven

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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

Polk CityJune 21, 2022

Young Man Who Drove Over & Killed Polk County Librarian Convicted Of First-Degree Murder

Haines CitySeptember 23, 2025

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Haines CityJuly 8, 2019

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