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Polk CountyAllison - April 9, 2026

Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban

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

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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - October 20, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Since Covid-19 Online Sales have spike 2x-3x normal levels. Learn how to protect your online purchases below.

Since the onset of Covid-19 online retailers have seen double and triple digit increases in online sales. Many retails...

Lakeland

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

Lakeland

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

Allison - March 20, 2026

Lakeland

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Citizens Police Academy

Allison - March 19, 2026

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BartowAllison - April 9, 2026

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

The City once again will recognize Herbert Dixon Day in Bartow, this year on April 11. Mr. Dixon, a local golfing legend, was born in...

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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Man Arrested and charged with 46 Counts Possession of Child Pornography

Allison - April 8, 2026

Florida Highway Patrol

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

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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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32 Sex Offenders/Predators Arrested and Charged During October / Halloween Investigative Sweep

DundeeMay 1, 2017

Lake Wales Man Dies After Boat Capsized in Lake Annie in Dundee

Lake WalesAugust 18, 2022

Eddie Bower Among Other Musicians Pack Wales Pointe Restaurant with Comedy & Rap Show

LakelandSeptember 10, 2019

Voices Of The People Kick Of 8th Season With D Squared Concert

LakelandJuly 1, 2022

Local Home Inspector Teaches Community Members About Their Homes And About The Importance Of Faith

Polk SheriffDecember 21, 2016

PCSO Deputies Arrest Winter Haven Woman for Aggravated Manslaughter in Death of her Newborn Baby

Lake WalesDecember 11, 2018

Santa Makes Appearance at Lake Wales Downtown Farmer’s Market

LakelandMay 27, 2021

SPCA Florida Hosting 29th Annual Walk for Animals

LakelandAugust 14, 2020

Undercover Polk Detectives Arrest Two Teens For Selling Drugs Online Via Snapchat

Lake WalesAugust 30, 2019

Project SEARCH Launches At Lake Wales Medical Center

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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

Florida Highway PatrolJanuary 17, 2026

Plant City Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on SR-39

BartowAugust 31, 2018

Polk County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit is Working Two Serious Crashes This Morning

LakelandSeptember 7, 2023

PCSO Currently On Scene Of Fatal Crash On US 98

BartowMarch 26, 2020

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