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Public Notice for Fictitious Name

Staff Reporter - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Crime & Public Safety

Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway

Carl Fish - March 31, 2026

Haines City

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

Staff Reporter - March 30, 2026

Health & Wellness

How to Practice Thoughtful Grief Etiquette Online

Allison - March 30, 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

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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WHPDFebruary 3, 2023

Man Steals iPhone 14 Pro From Phone Store And Shoves Employee To Flee

Polk County NewsMay 14, 2018

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program heads to the Inwood, Jan Phyl Village & Sun Acres Communities on May 19, 2018

Fort MeadeJanuary 14, 2020

Fort Meade FFA Alumni Prepares 500 BBQ Dinners For Annual Fundraiser

Winter HavenJanuary 17, 2018

Winter Haven Detectives Need Assistance Identifying a Suspect Who Committed Armed Robbery at Family Dollar Store

Lake WalesNovember 1, 2016

Spooktacular Mall-O-Ween at Eagle Ridge Mall a Big Hit with Kids and Families

LakelandJanuary 24, 2020

The Green Ranger Appears At Central Florida Comic Con 2020

Polk CountyJune 17, 2022

Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Media On Child Predator Sting

Polk County NewsApril 4, 2019

From Polk County Florida To California Coast & 2 National Parks On A Budget

Winter HavenAugust 18, 2016

Brazen Bud Light Beer Bandits

BartowFebruary 23, 2024

11th Annual SyFy Bartow Went Back In Time For “It’s About Time”

LakelandDecember 27, 2016

Polk County Man Suffers Burns & Loses 2 Dogs During Home Fire Tuesday

AuburndaleMay 21, 2020

Polk County Sheriff’s Office charges 74 Suspects During “Operation Hot Wire” Illegal Drug Trafficking Investigation

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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

Haines CityFebruary 12, 2019

Man Who Allegedly Exposed Himself & Later Struck Officers Including K9 Is Facing Deportation By Homeland Security

AuburndaleApril 16, 2024

After 18 Years, Suspect Who Dodged Prosecution For Polk DUI Crash with Serious Injury Finally Arrested and Charged

AuburndaleAugust 14, 2019

Former Daycare Employee Arrested for Child Abuse

LakelandDecember 16, 2021

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