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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 - November 26, 2024

Stay Safe While Scoring Big Deals: Protect Yourself from Holiday Season Cyber Threats

By Kip Kirchberg: The two busiest shopping days of the year are fast approaching: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While...

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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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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Polk CityJanuary 3, 2018

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder In Polk City Home

DavenportMarch 31, 2025

23 years later, Lynch terms out as Davenport Commissioner

Headlines NowFebruary 11, 2017

Tonight is the Trifecta of Sky Watching.Eclipse, Full Moon, and Comet

Haines CityAugust 11, 2025

UPDATE: Khayari Henderson represented Haines City and Polk County fantastically at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games for Track and Field held in Houston...

EducationOctober 21, 2025

FREE Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* Class Scheduled for November 1

Polk CityJune 23, 2016

Polk City Man Charged With Second Degree Murder for Shooting His Wife

AuburndaleJune 13, 2017

Missing Endanged Adult From Auburndale

DundeeMay 25, 2022

Polk County Deputies Arrest Crazy Man Who Allegedly Came Out Of Orange Groves At Midnight & Started Chasing Victims

LakelandJune 9, 2016

2nd Confirmed Rabies Case In Polk County

Lake WalesMay 4, 2021

Lake Wales JROTC Cadets Honored

LakelandJanuary 30, 2017

Guns Galore Store In Lakeland Burglarized: At Least 46 Handguns Were Stolen

DavenportNovember 18, 2023

Off Duty Polk County Firefighter Killed In Tragic Crash Early Saturday Morning

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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

Lake WalesSeptember 27, 2016

Several Vehicles Broken Into Early Monday Morning In Lake Wales

Haines CityFebruary 3, 2022

City Commission Qualifying Begins on Feb. 14

PoincianaDecember 21, 2016

Poinciana Man Allegedly Punch’s 11 month Old Child In The Head Knocking Her Unconcious

Haines CityMarch 23, 2021

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