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TrafficAllison - February 18, 2026

Lakeland Man Dies After Jeep Overturns in Mulberry Crash

EventsAllison - February 18, 2026

Bartow Turns into ToonTown with This Year’s Syfy Bartow—Animation Invasion—on Sat. Feb. 21

Wacky WednesdayAllison - February 18, 2026

Man Arrested After Smashing SUV with Hammer in Publix Parking Lot

Health & WellnessAllison - February 18, 2026

Stacking Healthy Habits for Progress, Not Perfection

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - March 4, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: How the Protection Pillar Strengthens Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. One of the most effective...

Lakeland

Lakeland PD Dive Team Hosting BBQ Fundraiser February 13

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland-Born Bakery Brand Earns Prime Placement on Publix Bakery Tables

Allison - February 3, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County Fire Rescue Responds To Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street In Lakeland

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

Lakeland

11-Year-Old Lakeland Dog Handler Sets Her Sights on Westminster

Carl Fish - February 1, 2026

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EventsAllison - February 13, 2026

18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge Returns to Lake Eva Park

The smell of slow-smoked barbecue will once again fill the air as the 18th Annual Ribs on the Ridge returns to Lake Eva Park...

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7 Garden Growing Basics for Beginners

Allison - February 17, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Deputies Arrest Driver Who Fled Hit-and-Run Crash in Mulberry

Allison - February 17, 2026

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FSU Launches 2026 Campaign with Win Over JMU

Ethan Jones - February 16, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Suspect Impersonating Child Protective Services Employee Arrested After Attempting to Remove Lakeland Child From Home

Allison - February 16, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Bartow Teacher Arrested After Backyard Fire Spreads to 5 Acres Amid Polk Burn Ban

Allison - February 16, 2026

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Florida

Young Davenport Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Osceola Polk Line Road Friday

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

Florida

FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 2026

Florida

Resurrection On Jefferson Street: A RUF Story

Ethan Jones - December 4, 2025

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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LakelandMarch 30, 2017

Student Found With Handgun at Southwest Middle School

Polk CountyJanuary 14, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS NAME

Babson ParkMay 23, 2018

Babson Park Elementary School Student Receives Room Makeover

Lake WalesMarch 16, 2018

Polk County Sheriffs Office Searching For Hit & Run Suspect In Lake Wales

AuburndaleNovember 11, 2020

First Baptist Church Of Auburndale Celebrates 100 Years

FrostproofMarch 19, 2021

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Confirms Shooting Investigation Ongoing In Frostproof

Polk CountyApril 7, 2022

Boys & Girls Club Hosted Opioid Awareness Health Fair

LakelandAugust 17, 2016

21 Yr. Old Polk County Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Alcohol, Xanax & Marijuana Found In Blood Test

Winter HavenJanuary 5, 2017

Eric Taylor Concert Coming To Gram Parsons Derry Down Jan 20th

Winter HavenApril 8, 2022

Grand Jury Indicts One Adult and Two Teens for First Degree Murder in January 30th Shooting

Winter HavenJuly 1, 2021

Man Scans Over $250 Worth of Items at Walmart Then Walks Out The Door Without Paying

Lake WalesNovember 2, 2016

Multiple Burglaries In Lake Wales In The Last 48 Hours – Some Suspects Arrested

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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

Lake WalesMarch 17, 2016

22 Year Old Lake Wales Man Arrested On Lewd Battery & Lewd Molestation

Polk CityAugust 12, 2021

Polk County’s Fourth Rabies Case of the Year Confirmed

Lake WalesJune 29, 2016

Lake Wales Little League Girls 9-10 Softball Brings Home a District 4 Championship

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