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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 17, 2026

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

FloridaEthan Jones - April 17, 2026

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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Auburndale BusinessStaff Reporter - August 19, 2020

Over 50% of OT Environments Detected 3 or More OT System Intrusions in 2019

OT systems are a critical piece of the US economy, Electrical Power Grids, Manufacturing Facilities, Water Supply, Food Production,...

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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Haines CityCarl Fish - April 13, 2026

Haines City Invites Community to “Color with the Mayor” for Autism Awareness Month

Haines City, FL — The City of Haines City is inviting residents of all ages to take part in a special event in recognition of...

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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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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 26, 2021

Lake Wales Family Restaurant Owner Retires After 20 Years

Winter HavenJanuary 24, 2019

Kissimmee Pastor Tells His “Story Of Survival” About Surviving An Active Shooter

ClermontMay 30, 2021

Clermont Police Searching For Armed & Dangerous Woman

OrlandoJune 16, 2017

Former Department of Juvenile Justice Employee Arrested for Lewd Molestation

Polk CountyDecember 23, 2023

Florida Highway Patrol Chase 20 Year Old Going Over 130 MHP Through Polk County Busting Him With Trafficking Amounts Of Oxy & Weed

Lake WalesDecember 1, 2023

Man Killed In Lake Wales Industrial Accident Thursday

LakelandDecember 8, 2016

Polk County Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter

Polk County Fire RescueDecember 13, 2017

Fire Rescue Teams Up With Toys For Tots to Secure Holiday Joy

Lake WalesMarch 9, 2022

Lake Wales Middle School Briefly Lockdown After Reports “Shots Fired”

Polk CountyOctober 10, 2023

Six suspects arrested during undercover operation focusing on online solicitation of minors

Polk County NewsOctober 5, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Update for Polk County

Winter HavenJune 6, 2017

Phase 3 Water Shortage in Effect from June 5 – August 1

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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

Polk CountyNovember 1, 2023

Brevard County-based Health First Health Plans Expands Three Decades of Experience and Service to Central Florida

Winter HavenApril 27, 2020

Winter Haven Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Allegedly Hitting Man On Motorized Wheelchair & Fleeing Scene

UncategorizedAugust 14, 2020

Breaking News: Polk State College Issues Evacuation Order Of Lakeland “Airside” Location

Winter HavenApril 26, 2021

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