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Florida Highway PatrolAllison - April 7, 2026

Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

Polk CountyAllison - April 7, 2026

GiveWell Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone

Polk CountyCarl Fish - April 6, 2026

Got a Suspended License? Polk County’s One-Week Program Could Help

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeAllison - April 6, 2026

Trespassing Suspect Shoots 9 Cows in Fort Meade, Several Killed

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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

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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LakelandAllison - April 1, 2026

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Looking for a quiet place to unwind or let the kids burn off some energy? Banana Lake Park is a park in Lakeland that...

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Haines City

Haines City Manager Jim Elensky Announces Retirement Unexpectedly

Staff Reporter - April 6, 2026

Mulberry

PCSO: Mulberry Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder After Armed Domestic Dispute

Carl Fish - April 5, 2026

Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! Is One Piece Coming to Universal Orlando Resort?

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Health & Wellness

Neurodivergent Diversions: Theory of Mind—and How Autistic People Struggle with It

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Polk County

Public Notice for Fictitious Name

Staff Reporter - April 1, 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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ObituariesJune 9, 2020

Service Information For Betty Sue ByrdAPRIL 1, 1952 – MARCH 23, 2020

Winter HavenJanuary 23, 2019

Two Winter Haven Boxers Win Scholarships At National Championship

Lake WalesJune 22, 2017

Lake Region High School Teacher Arrested for Burglary with Assault and Criminal Mischief

Haines CityOctober 3, 2019

EPCAR Benefit Gala Offers Masquerade Ball And Casino Night

Polk County NewsSeptember 21, 2017

County parks reopening Friday Sept. 22

Haines CityDecember 23, 2024

24 Year Old Woman Killed In Lake Hatchineha Road Crash Saturday

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeJanuary 12, 2026

Gang Leader Behind Sex Money Murder Enterprise Convicted in Polk County

Crime & Public SafetyDecember 9, 2025

Eagle Lake Man Arrested For Aggravated Child Abuse In Case Involving Critically Injured Three-Month-Old

Winter HavenJanuary 29, 2020

Individual Walks Out of Walmart With Baby Items Without Paying

Haines CityDecember 22, 2018

Davenport Woman Struck & Killed On 17/92 Early Saturday Morning

DundeeSeptember 19, 2017

Dundee Man Charged With DUI After Hitting GA Sheriff Patrol Car During Hurricane Relief Effort

Winter HavenSeptember 29, 2016

Polk State Student Receives Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholarship

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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 HavenOctober 3, 2019

Water Adaptive Event Offers Wet And Wild Time For People With Disabilities For Sixth Year

Lake WalesSeptember 1, 2016

ANNETTE BALDREE, RN NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AT LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER

LakelandMarch 19, 2022

19 Yr old Lakeland Woman Killed In Crash Early Saturday Morning

DavenportNovember 20, 2023

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