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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 17, 2026

This Day in History April 17, 1970: Apollo 13 returns to Earth

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Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

Winter HavenAllison - April 16, 2026

The 12th Annual Judd Jog April 25

Polk CountyAllison - April 16, 2026

Polk County Extends Countywide Burn Ban Suspension

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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - April 12, 2022

Tech Tuesday: Protect Yourself From Malware

By Kip Kirchberg Seems that everyday you see something in the news about the latest cybercrime activity -- leaked emails,...

Lakeland

Florida Poly drafts first athletic director as program takes off

Carl Fish - April 13, 2026

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

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Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

As someone who does it all in the sports world, from being a play-by-play broadcaster to a studio host, podcaster, and even a writer,...

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Haines City

Commission selects Loyd Stewart as Interim City Manager

Staff Reporter - April 15, 2026

Mulberry

Bradley Junction Mini Park Offers Simple Outdoor Fun for Mulberry Families

Allison - April 15, 2026

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PCSO Investigating Fatal Crash at Bone Valley ATV Park

Allison - April 14, 2026

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ECHO of Brandon Receives Life-Saving Support Through AED Initiative and Community Partnership; AED #91 Placed

Allison - April 14, 2026

Health & Wellness

3 Ways Pharmacists Can Help Maximize Your GLP-1 Experience

Allison - April 14, 2026

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Florida

Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

Ethan Jones - April 17, 2026

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

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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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Mugshot of the DayOctober 24, 2017

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 24, 2017

MulberryJanuary 7, 2018

Two People Killed In Head-On Crash In Mulberry Saturday Night

Lake WalesMarch 11, 2019

Lake Wales Women’s Club Raises Funds At Spaghetti Dinner For Children’s Healthcare

LakelandNovember 21, 2025

Public Notice: Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line – Next Phase of Construction

Lake WalesMarch 14, 2024

Small Plane Has Crashed Near Lake Buffum In Southern Polk County

ObituariesSeptember 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lois M Phelps

Lake WalesFebruary 5, 2021

UPDATE: Pickup Truck Rear-ends School Bus on Highway 60

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2018

Rock N’ Freedom Fest in Winter Haven

LakelandApril 25, 2025

Law Enforcement Dealing With A Serious Incident On Hwy 92 In Lakeland

LakelandNovember 12, 2016

5 Yr Old Polk County Boy Killed In ATV Crash

Lake WalesDecember 14, 2022

Victory Ridge Academy Receives Grant from Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation

LakelandOctober 9, 2016

Woman Allegedly Stabs Man To Death After Arguing Over K2

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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

Local Government & PoliticsOctober 13, 2025

Future Polk County Fire Rescue Station Planned south of Lakeland

LakelandJune 8, 2024

Polk Pride Hosting Weeklong Celebration

LakelandMay 17, 2019

34 Students & 3 Adults Injured In Charter Bus Crash On Rockridge Rd. In Lakeland

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