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

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Health & Wellness

Neurodivergent Diversions: Theory of Mind—and How Autistic People Struggle with It

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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

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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

Polk County Sheriff

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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LakelandApril 21, 2020

Lakeland Man Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree

LakelandNovember 21, 2021

Lakeland Woman Killed & Her Son Injured In US 92 Crash

Winter HavenMay 11, 2020

More Than 200 Served At Apple Lounge Bartender Benefit

Babson ParkMarch 3, 2016

Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas!

Polk CountyMay 8, 2023

Donation Made – Florida Frontiersmen’s Chief Range Officer Joe Noto receives a STOP THE BLEED kit donated by In-Gauge of Polk County.

Lake AlfredFebruary 12, 2024

State Fire Marshal conducting Investigating After One Person Killed In RV Fire

BartowJune 25, 2021

One Dog Starved To Death & Two Dogs Starving Lands Bartow Woman In Jail

Winter HavenMarch 9, 2017

Traffic Alert: Accident at 17 N and Winter Lake Rd (540)

AutoMarch 5, 2025

Ford Pro Launches

Lake WalesDecember 17, 2018

Bicyclist Injured In Crash Along Lakeshore Blvd In Lake Wales

AuburndaleMarch 22, 2017

13 Year Old Aburndale Girl Still Missing Since Last Week Possibly Headed to Ohio

SebringOctober 28, 2020

50 Yr Old Man Struck & Killed On Hwy 27 In Sebring

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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

FloridaFebruary 8, 2022

Florida Man Goes On Alleged Methamphetamine Crime Spree In Lake Wales

Haines CityAugust 21, 2023

Haines City Man Found Guilty & Sentenced To Life In Prison For Homicide Shooting On New Years Day

LakelandJune 30, 2017

Suspect Arrested For DUI After Driving On Pedestrian Walkway Along Lake Mirror

Lake WalesDecember 21, 2018

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