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A crash involving a semi occurred Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, along SR-400 in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the...

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Haines City

Haines City Manager Jim Elensky Announces Retirement Unexpectedly

Staff Reporter - April 6, 2026

Mulberry

PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

Carl Fish - April 5, 2026

Florida

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

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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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Lake WalesFebruary 3, 2021

***UPDATE TO POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATION OF FRAUD AGAINST POLK CARES (COVID 19 ASSISTANCE)*

AuburndaleDecember 3, 2019

Threat of Violence on Auburndale High School Bathroom Wall Leads to Arrest of 15-Year-Old

This Day in HistoryOctober 17, 2025

This Day In History October 17, 1989 Earthquake Hits San Francisco Bay Area, Killing 67 People

DavenportJanuary 31, 2025

Polk Emergency Responders On Scene Of Very Bad Crash On Pine Tree Trail In Davenport

MulberryDecember 24, 2017

50 Yr Old Motorcyclist Killed In S.R. 60 Saturday

Haines CityJune 22, 2019

Man Steals Grill, Meat & Bottle Of Wine From The Back Porch Of Haines City Home

Cooking On The RidgeFebruary 13, 2017

Cooking On The Ridge: Lobster Colorado

PoincianaFebruary 21, 2023

Private Christian School 9th Grade Teacher’s Assistant Who Taught Bible Studies Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student

AuburndaleMay 3, 2022

Writers On the Ridge: “Descent from Anwyn” by Lisa Chronister

Lake WalesJanuary 27, 2020

“Dessert First” Served At Annual International Potluck Dinner

Lake WalesMay 10, 2022

A Lake Wales Mom Lost Her Package, But Her Son Gained A New Ball and Glove

Winter HavenMay 28, 2020

Registration Open for City’s Summer Camps

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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

Polk CountyMarch 15, 2024

Polk Woman Charged With Domestic Violence Does Contract Work With Juvenile Justice Department

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeJanuary 12, 2026

Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Victims After Pickup Truck Crash; Arrested by Polk Deputies

Haines CityJuly 30, 2018

Man Commits Suicide In Haines City Home After Allegedly Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend & Killing Her Mother

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