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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 18, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Mastering the Respond Function for Effective Incident Management

In today's evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be prepared to swiftly and effectively respond to security incidents. The...

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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Polk CountyAllison - April 9, 2026

Polk County Temporarily Suspends Countywide Burn Ban

Bartow, Fla. (April 9, 2026) — Polk County is temporarily suspending the countywide burn ban, which went into effect on Nov. 25, 2025. The burn...

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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

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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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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

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Lake WalesApril 28, 2020

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