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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - November 6, 2026

Fictitious Name Public Notice

Headlines NowCarl Fish - November 5, 2026

26 Skydivers To Attempt To Break 40-Year-Old World Record In Lake Wales

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - November 5, 2026

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Hear Local Bands This Weekend Nov 5-8

Entertainment & LifestyleRidge Events - November 5, 2026

This Weekend in Haines City: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

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Technology

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - January 7, 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020 https://youtu.be/-YwB48uw0mM 10. Anti Virus or Application Whitelist Technologies. While Anti-Virus...

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Bartow

Polk County High School Football Week 11 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 30, 2026

Events

Lakeland Harley-Davidson to Host Family-Friendly Trike or Treat Event on Halloween

Allison - October 27, 2026

Lakeland

Lights Out, Game Over: Vikings and Stallions Settle for a 28-28 Tie

Ethan Jones - October 22, 2026

Lakeland

Polk County High School Football Week 10 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 22, 2026

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Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - November 5, 2026

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Hear Local Bands This Weekend Nov 5-8

Live music fans will have several opportunities to enjoy local performers this weekend, with bands scheduled at area venues and a special performance planned...

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

This Weekend in Lake Wales: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Bartow

This Weekend in Bartow: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

This Weekend in Winter Haven: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 6–8, 2026)

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Sports

FSU Baseball Garnet & Gold All-Star Game

Ethan Jones - November 4, 2026

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Florida

Florida & National

Florida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday

Carl Fish - September 29, 2026

Florida & National

Polk County’s Bobby Williams Puts Faith and Service at the Heart of His Grassroots Governor’s Campaign

Carl Fish - August 17, 2026

Florida & National

County Commissioner Treks Critical Corridor

Staff Reporter - April 29, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Allison - November 4, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

Carl Fish - November 2, 2026

Polk County

11 human trafficking victims identified and offered services 31 child sexual predators arrested Two suspects charged with human trafficking

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lake Wales Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After Lakeland Incident

Allison - October 19, 2026

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