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

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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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

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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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FeaturedJanuary 27, 2026

Chris Singleton: Healing Division Through Unity

LakelandMarch 24, 2020

If Criminals Think They Can Get Away With Crime In Polk County During Covid-19 Crisis, Think Again!!!

Lake WalesApril 6, 2020

This Mobile Unit Provides Oil Changes And Other Auto Repairs Without You Visiting A Garage

EducationAugust 17, 2025

Polk State College Foundation Board Members Press for Clarity in PSC Administration’s $125,000 Request

LakelandJune 26, 2020

Lake Gibson Teacher Charged Molesting Teenage Boy

DundeeJune 28, 2019

Dundee Woman Killed In Home Invasion Shooting – Suspect & Information Sought

Winter HavenDecember 20, 2016

Winter Haven Man Shot & Suspect Sought

Polk County NewsJanuary 16, 2019

UPDATE: Single Vehicle Crash With Injury Last Night Hwy 37 and Hwy 674 Near Bradley

AuburndaleJanuary 16, 2019

Foreign National in Polk Charged With Repeatedly Sexually Battering and Molesting a Child

Lake WalesJanuary 15, 2019

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR SET FOR FEB. 2

Haines CityAugust 26, 2020

Arrests Made In The Traffic Death Of A 30 Yr Old Haines City Mom

DavenportAugust 21, 2023

“Just Take Me To Jail Man” Suspect Tells Trooper After Being Stopped In Davenport With Multiple Drugs

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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

LakelandAugust 4, 2025

Lakeland’s School Zone Speed Cameras Set to Begin Enforcement in October

FloridaOctober 18, 2016

University of South Florida Scientists, Top Forensic Artists Aim to Help Solve 20 Cold Cases; PCSO Case Featured

Polk CountyMay 19, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit Recognizes Top Three Outstanding Teams

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