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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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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - July 16, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication By: Kip Kirchberg Over 10% of users utilize the same top 20 highly unsecure passwords. Cyber criminals...

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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Florida Highway PatrolAllison - April 6, 2026

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

An FHP Trooper, responding to a call for service on April 4, 2026, was traveling westbound on SR-400 in Hillsborough County. Near the 16.5...

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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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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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Haines CityMarch 8, 2019

Haines City Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seized 3 1/2 pounds of Meth and Marijuana

DavenportSeptember 6, 2020

Sheriff Judd To Brief Media On Deadly Shooting In North East Polk County

Winter HavenJune 8, 2018

Leadership Winter Haven Alumni Share Their Experiences

AuburndaleJanuary 29, 2019

Auburndale Police are Conducting a Homicide Investigation

Lake WalesOctober 23, 2017

Lake Wales Little League/Barranco Complex Clean Up Day

FloridaMay 5, 2020

COVID-19 UPATE:~36,492 positive cases in Florida residents and 947 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

LakelandMarch 8, 2026

Man Initially Believed to Be Pedestrian Was Actually Motorcyclist Struck By Two Vehicles

Wacky WednesdaySeptember 24, 2025

Florida Woman Accused of Using Super Glue for Illegal Dental Work Arrested After Victims Suffer Pain and Infections

Winter HavenJuly 31, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Arrest 21 Yr Old For Murdering Family Member

Mugshot of the DayApril 7, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 7, 2016

Haines CityFebruary 1, 2018

Haines City Woman Charged WIth Conspiracy to Commit Fraud in Excess of $50,000

Entertainment & LifestyleDecember 27, 2016

December 27 – This Day In History “Radio City Music Hall” Opens & More

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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

Winter HavenJune 22, 2016

Summer is Officially Here and Once Again Its Time for the Pool!

Lake WalesApril 22, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! J.C.’s Return Trip to Polk County – Day 2 (Lake Wales)

Winter HavenMarch 31, 2020

Couple Uses Stolen Card for Home Remodel Expenses and is Caught on Camera

PolkobitsSeptember 9, 2019

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