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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

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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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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

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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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Polk CountyJuly 28, 2023

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Polk CountyOctober 12, 2024

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LakelandJanuary 2, 2019

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LakelandJune 9, 2021

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Lake WalesFebruary 21, 2018

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BartowJanuary 31, 2018

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BartowMay 6, 2019

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LakelandNovember 2, 2020

18 Yr Old Polk City Teen Killed In Sunday Evening Crash

Polk CountyJanuary 26, 2022

Fictitious Name Notice

Haines CityJanuary 28, 2023

Haines City MLK Parade

Lake WalesApril 29, 2022

Lake Wales Care Center Statement Regarding Conduct By Former Employee

Polk CountyNovember 19, 2025

Polk County Teachers Urge Approval of Property Tax Increase Voter Referendum to Fund Schools

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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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LakelandFebruary 1, 2026

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LakelandMarch 17, 2020

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