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Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Allison - April 7, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cheryl Williams Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Deputy Blane Lane

Carl Fish - September 19, 2025

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PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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Polk County NewsMay 4, 2018

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Polk CountySeptember 21, 2022

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LakelandJuly 20, 2017

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DavenportMay 23, 2017

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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

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Winter HavenDecember 21, 2016

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AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

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