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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 10, 2026

This Day in History- April 10, 1866: ASPCA Founded

Haines CityStaff Reporter - April 10, 2026

Runoff Set for Haines City Commission Seat 2 as West, Johnson Advance

BartowAllison - April 10, 2026

Bartow Ag Center Horse Arena Offers Rodeo-Ready Experience for Riders and Spectators

Polk CountyAllison - April 9, 2026

Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban

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HomepageStaff Reporter - April 26, 2016

TECH TUESDAY – Things You Should Never Post On Social Media

Things You Should Never Post On Social Media By: Kip Kirchberg It amazing how integrated social media has become entangled in...

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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MulberryCarl Fish - April 5, 2026

PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

A Mulberry man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies say a domestic dispute escalated into a...

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Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

LPD

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

Carl Fish - April 9, 2026

Health & Wellness

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

Allison - April 8, 2026

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

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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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LakelandMay 16, 2018

Lakeland Man Charged With Lewd Battery & Kidnapping Of A Child Under 13

LakelandAugust 20, 2021

South Lakeland Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Celebrating 30th Anniversary On Sunday with Specials

FloridaDecember 25, 2023

From Potential Christmas Day Tragedy To Triumph For Volusia County Mom & Three Young Children

LakelandAugust 1, 2017

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Winter HavenMarch 30, 2021

Traffic Lights Along Cypress Gardens Blvd Not Operating

BartowMay 27, 2016

New Nature Photography Exhibit Opening Featuring Sheriff Judd’s Photography at Polk County History Center

National NewsNovember 28, 2016

Suspect Shot & Killed After Running Over & Stabbing Victims At OSU

Haines CityFebruary 13, 2020

GFWC Four Corners Junior Women’s Club Hosts 11th Annual Charity Fundraiser

BartowJanuary 26, 2018

Bartow Man Arrested After Shooting Another Man During Altercation

LakelandSeptember 28, 2024

Polk DCF Worker Charged After Driving Without A License With Juvenile In Car – Has Charges Dropped

Lake WalesDecember 17, 2018

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DavenportOctober 13, 2025

Davenport’s Annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween

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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 CountyApril 12, 2021

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Working A Fatal Crash On Spirit Lake Road

Haines CityJanuary 25, 2021

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WHPDSeptember 27, 2021

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