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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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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - April 5, 2022

Tech Tuesday: Protecting Your Digital Assets

By Kip Kirchberg When you think of a “hacker" you probably envision some kind of hoodie-wearing teenager with black fingernail...

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

Polk County Sheriff

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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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Winter HavenDecember 8, 2020

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Haines CityMarch 29, 2025

Haines City Arrest Report March 20 – March 27

FloridaMarch 23, 2020

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces One New Death Related to COVID-19, 11 a.m. Update ~1,096 positive cases in Florida...

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DavenportFebruary 17, 2021

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Polk CityFebruary 16, 2018

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is Investigating Fatal Crash in Polk City

Lake WalesMay 5, 2021

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LakelandOctober 6, 2017

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Winter HavenSeptember 4, 2018

PCSO Investigated Single Vehicle Crash Causing Serious Injury From Last Night on Eloise Loop Rd

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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

HighlandsOctober 30, 2018

Two People Died When Their Gyrocopter Crashed into a Mobile Home Park in Sebring

Winter HavenMarch 10, 2020

Man Breaks Through Glass Doors of Local Business and Takes Cash and Checks

Winter HavenJune 10, 2020

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