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GiveWell Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone

Allison - April 7, 2026

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Got a Suspended License? Polk County’s One-Week Program Could Help

Carl Fish - April 6, 2026

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Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

Allison - April 6, 2026

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High-Speed Chase of Two Vehicles Ends in Crash: Plant City Motorcyclist Seriously Injured, One Driver Arrested

Allison - April 6, 2026

Haines City

Haines City Manager Jim Elensky Announces Retirement Unexpectedly

Staff Reporter - April 6, 2026

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

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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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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PoincianaAugust 27, 2021

13-year-old Poinciana Boy Struck and Killed While Riding Bicycle

Fort MeadeDecember 16, 2025

Come Visit Christmas in the Village at Fort Meade on Dec. 19 & 20

LakelandAugust 3, 2017

Woman Injured & 4 Dogs Killed In Lakeland Fire Thursday

Florida Fish and WildlifeJanuary 3, 2021

Manhunt Underway For Suspects Who Assaulted A FWC Officer Saturday Evening In Lake Wales

FrostproofNovember 2, 2023

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LakelandMarch 10, 2017

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads back to the Crystal Lake, Eaton Park, Skyview and South Combee Communities.

MulberryFebruary 21, 2017

UPDATE: DCF Social Worker Booked In Polk County Jail for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine

FloridaMay 23, 2017

Farm Service Agency Tree Assistance Program Provides Aid to Florida Citrus Growers Combatting Greening

LakelandAugust 12, 2020

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Lake WalesMay 11, 2016

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Polk County NewsAugust 31, 2016

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BartowJune 30, 2021

Bartow Adult Concert Band Returns with Fourth of July Concert This Sunday

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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

Winter HavenDecember 2, 2016

Saturday December 3rd 10 am through 4 PM PCSO Annual Pet Fest

FrostproofNovember 2, 2023

Lake Arbuckle Park and Campground In Frostproof is a Great Spot to Duck Away and Enjoy Local Florida Nature

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