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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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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - June 4, 2019

Tech Tuesday: Phishing Emails By Hackers Cost Americans Over $675 Million Dollars & It’s Only Getting Worse

Tech Tuesday: Phishing Emails By Hackers Cost Americans Over $675 Million Dollars & It's Only Getting Worse By: Kip Kirchberg,...

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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Polk CountyAllison - April 16, 2026

Polk County Extends Countywide Burn Ban Suspension

Bartow, Fla. (April 16, 2026) — Polk County is extending the countywide burn ban suspension until 11:59 p.m. on April 24, 2026. The burn ban...

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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

Florida News

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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Lake WalesMarch 18, 2018

Lake Wales Police Investigating Fatal Crash On S.R. 60 In Front Of Walmart Sunday Afternoon

Polk County NewsNovember 17, 2017

2017 Grand Jeep Cherokee Review

AuburndaleMarch 3, 2016

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Detectives Arrest 3 Suspects for Lewd Activity in Area Parks

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Check Out This New Listing On RidgeClassifieds.com

Winter HavenJune 27, 2018

Registration now open for St. Paul’s vacation Bible school

LakelandMarch 27, 2019

4 Month Long Investigation Leads to Arrest of Tennessee Man for Years of Sexual Abuse to Children Under 12 Years of Age

LakelandJune 12, 2020

Lakeland Police Currently On Scene Of Situation At Comfort Inn & Suites

Haines CityDecember 23, 2016

Haines City Hosting 38th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet on Jan 12th

Lake WalesJuly 26, 2019

HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR AREA CHILDREN

Winter HavenJune 24, 2020

A Lesson On How NOT To Use 9-1-1

Lake AlfredAugust 21, 2023

Lake Alfred Man Charged With Unlawful Sex With A Minor

Haines CityAugust 25, 2025

Resident Says He’s Singled Out in Golf Cart Citations; City Eyes Rule Changes

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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

PoincianaApril 7, 2016

Woman Arrested for “SQUATTING” in Poinciana Residence

Lake WalesJuly 11, 2021

Apparent Domestic Matter Culminates In Deadly Shooting At Lake Wales Bar

Lake WalesNovember 14, 2016

HUSTON NAMED CHIEF NURSING OFFICER AT LWMC

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