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BartowAllison - April 9, 2026

City of Bartow to Honor Herbert Dixon Day on April 11; Dixon is 106 Years Old

LakelandAllison - April 9, 2026

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

LPDCarl Fish - April 9, 2026

Plant City Arrest Made in Deadly Lakeland Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge

Health & WellnessAllison - April 8, 2026

Heart Risks Go Beyond the Heart: Don’t Forget to Check Blood Sugar and Kidney Health

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - July 16, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication

Tech Tuesday: Multi-Factor Authentication By: Kip Kirchberg Over 10% of users utilize the same top 20 highly unsecure passwords. Cyber criminals...

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Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

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Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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FloridaStaff Reporter - April 2, 2026

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

by James Coulter Even if you're not familiar with One Piece, chances are you've heard of it. The series has become one of the longest-running...

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Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Allison - April 7, 2026

Polk County

GiveWell Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone

Allison - April 7, 2026

Polk County

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

Carl Fish - April 6, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

Allison - April 6, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

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

Allison - April 6, 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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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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Winter HavenFebruary 26, 2019

Winter Haven Man In Custody After He Fought with a K-9 Officer and Partner

LakelandApril 4, 2020

One Person Killed & Three Others Medically Evacuated By Helicopter In Horrific Accident On Hwy 98 In Lakeland

Winter HavenJanuary 19, 2017

3rd Annual CommunityFest Set For Feb 25th In Winter Haven

Polk CityJune 25, 2016

Motorcycle Accident Blocking Round About On Deen Still Rd

BartowMarch 2, 2017

Traffic Alert: SR 60 Eastbound/Flamingo Dr. E at Peace River Bridge

Lake WalesApril 20, 2016

LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER’S WOUND HEALING CENTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Mugshot of the DayAugust 8, 2016

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – AUGUST 8, 2016

FloridaOctober 18, 2016

DHSMV PROMOTES NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK OCTOBER 16–22

Haines CityMay 7, 2019

Moped Driver in Critical Condition After Crash Near Hwy 27 & Lucerne Park Rd.

LakelandMay 22, 2017

Missing Endangered Adult from Lakeland

LakelandAugust 3, 2021

Lakeland Man Admits To Molesting Child Multiple Times From The Age Of 4-10 Yrs Old

Polk County NewsMarch 7, 2017

Deputies Arrest Man For Brutalizing Woman and For Fighting/Biting a Deputy Sheriff and EMS Personnel

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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 County NewsDecember 7, 2018

Jury Scams Are On The Rise In Polk County – Don’t Pay Any Money

LakelandFebruary 25, 2026

Get a Free Prom Outfit from Project Prom at Lakeland Square Mall! Here’s How!

LakelandMay 8, 2020

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