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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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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 25, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Recover Function – Restoring Operations After a Cyber Incident

In today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must not only focus on preventing and responding to cyber incidents but...

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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Florida Highway PatrolAllison - April 6, 2026

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

An FHP Trooper, responding to a call for service on April 4, 2026, was traveling westbound on SR-400 in Hillsborough County. Near the 16.5...

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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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Lake WalesApril 28, 2020

Local Autistic Teenager Receives the Biggest Birthday Surprise of His Life

Haines CityNovember 26, 2021

The WAY Center Celebrates Another Annual Fall Fundraiser

Lake WalesJune 7, 2019

Frostproof Man On Motor Scooter Struck & Killed Near Lake Wales

Crime & Public SafetyNovember 5, 2025

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

Lake WalesJuly 8, 2019

Innovative Vein Care Program Offered At Lake Wales Healing Wound Center

Cooking On The RidgeNovember 26, 2024

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry

LakelandFebruary 13, 2017

Tire Recycling planned for Lakeland on Saturday, February 18, 2017

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BartowMay 21, 2019

Bartow Police Responed to Summerlin Academy Today in Reference to an Accidental Shooting

PoincianaMarch 14, 2019

Poinciana Medical Center Nearing Completion Of $10 Million Expansion

Winter HavenMay 16, 2018

Winter Haven Man Faces 2 Counts of Attempted Degree Murder Charge After Allegedly Stabbing Two People

LakelandFebruary 2, 2022

PCSO Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash in Unincorporated Lakeland

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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

FrostproofApril 23, 2021

20 Yr Old Mom & 4 Month Old Son Killed In Horrific Train vs Car Crash In Frostproof

FrostproofApril 20, 2016

Polk County Fire Rescue On Scene of Fire In Frostproof

AuburndaleSeptember 6, 2016

One Person Injured In Accident On Hwy 92 In Auburndale

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