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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - April 1, 2026

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

LakelandAllison - April 1, 2026

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Crime & Public SafetyCarl Fish - March 31, 2026

Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway

Haines CityStaff Reporter - March 30, 2026

Legacy of Love Carries On: Haines City Women Honor Founder Sharon Gardner by Continuing Her Mission

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 4, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: How the Protection Pillar Strengthens Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective...

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

Lakeland

Aldine Combee Park Offers Space for Recreation, Events in Lakeland

Allison - March 18, 2026

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Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - March 27, 2026

Ridge Community High School to Host First-Ever Sunny Bolts Market This Weekend

Ridge Community High School is inviting the community out for a fun-filled day as it hosts the first annual Sunny Bolts Market on Saturday,...

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Events

Join the Great American CleanUp in Bartow on April 25

Allison - March 30, 2026

Dundee

Dundee to Host Community Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 Eggs

Allison - March 30, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Ridge Community High School to Host First-Ever Sunny Bolts Market This Weekend

Allison - March 27, 2026

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Hunter Lee Wright

Allison - March 27, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Authorities Investigating Violent Overnight Death of Bartow Man

Allison - March 27, 2026

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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

Florida

FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 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 WalesFebruary 10, 2017

UPDATE from Single Vehicle Traffic Fatality that Occurred This Morning in Lake Wales

LakelandMarch 24, 2017

County issues Cease and Desist letter to owners of BS Ranch & Farm

FloridaApril 21, 2020

COVID-19 Morning Update ~26,761 positive cases in Florida residents and 734 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Winter HavenMarch 26, 2020

The Garbage Can Thief

This Day in HistoryNovember 21, 2025

This Day in History in 1877 – “Scientific American” Announces Thomas Edison’s “Wonderful Invention”—the Phonograph

PoincianaSeptember 13, 2016

Fatal Crash Blocking Cypress Parkway In Poinciana

AuburndaleJanuary 18, 2024

Pedestrian Struck & Killed Causing Traffic Issues At U.S. 92 At Old Dixie Hwy

LakelandFebruary 4, 2020

VISTEBall Hosts 15th Annual Fundraiser

Haines CityAugust 15, 2017

HIRING: Administrative Assistant Position in Lawn Maintenance, Landscape & Irrigation Departments.

HomepageMarch 29, 2016

Lakeland Woman Arrested for Child Neglect After 2 Year Old Was Found Wandering the Neighborhood

FloridaApril 29, 2020

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Forty-Seven Deaths Related to COVID-19~32,318 positive cases in Florida residents and 875 positive cases in...

Winter HavenJune 3, 2021

Flipping Handles on Rose Blvd

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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

Winter HavenJuly 16, 2019

More Than 60 Paddleboarders Arrive For 4th Annual SUP Invitational

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeJanuary 12, 2026

Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Victims After Pickup Truck Crash; Arrested by Polk Deputies

pasco CountyFebruary 4, 2023

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