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On August 21st, 2026, the Auburndale Police Department responded to a dangerous shooting in the area of Timothy Street and Ernest Drive. At approximately 11:45am, Danford...

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Lakeland Man Killed While Riding Motorized Scooter in Sumter County Crash

A 47-year-old Lakeland man was killed Wednesday night after the motorized scooter he was operating was struck by a Hyundai SUV on US-301 in Sumter...

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New Details Released in Fatal Crash That Claimed Life of Polk County Fire Rescue Volunteer Chaplain

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit...

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$27.8 Million Preconstruction Services Approved for Water Resource Facility at Pollard Road

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Polk County Fire Rescue Volunteer Chaplain Dies in Line of Duty Car Crash

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Bartow Teen Already Wearing Ankle Monitor Charged With Multiple Felony Car Burglaries

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Bartow Police Department Press Release Bartow Police Department Detectives arrested...

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Auburndale Police Looking For Man Who Allegedly Engaged In Retail Theft At Auburndale Lowes

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Auburndale Police Department - ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: The Auburndale Police...

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Bartow Police Warn Of Scam Involving Fake Representatives Of BHS Football Players

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SCAM WARNING: The Bartow Police Department received information about...

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Covid-19 Update From Haines City Mayor

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COVID-19 | Update Governor De Santis issued...

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Semi Crashes Over Median on SR-400 in Polk County

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A crash involving a semi occurred Tuesday morning, April...

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Trick or Treat With Sheriff Judd October 24

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Braves Drop Season Opener to Tampa Bay Tech

By Ethan Jones Final Score Lake Gibson came into its matchup against Tampa Bay Tech looking to make an early statement, but the Braves faced a tough...