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Polk CountyEthan Jones - August 21, 2026

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AuburndaleAllison - August 21, 2026

Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges Following Domestic-Related Shooting

Florida Highway PatrolAllison - August 21, 2026

Lakeland Man Killed While Riding Motorized Scooter in Sumter County Crash

Polk CountyAllison - August 21, 2026

East Polk County Tree Giveaway to Provide 90 Free Trees to Local Residents

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Technology

AuburndaleStaff Reporter - October 30, 2020

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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PCSO Seeking Family Of Bicyclist Killed In Kathleen Area Crash

Carl Fish - August 16, 2026

Lakeland

Lakeland Christian School Football Review 2026

Staff Reporter - August 11, 2026

Lakeland

Wanted Accused Sex Offender Killed In Deputy-Involved Shooting After K-9 Shot Protecting Handler

Carl Fish - August 6, 2026

Lakeland

Tampa Man Arrested in Lakeland After Allegedly Arranging Sexual Encounter With 14-Year-Old

Carl Fish - July 24, 2026

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FloridaCarl Fish - August 17, 2026

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

By Anita Todd WINTER HAVEN – Bobby Williams wears many hats: Christian, pastor, husband, founder, and business owner. If all that isn’t enough to keep him busy,...

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One Movie Later: Toy Story 5 is Surprisingly Good

Allison - August 20, 2026

Music

Live Music in Winter Haven: Weekend Lineup for Aug. 21-23

Allison - August 20, 2026

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

Allison - August 20, 2026

Winter Haven News

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

Allison - August 20, 2026

Traffic

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

Carl Fish - August 19, 2026

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Florida

Florida

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

Carl Fish - August 17, 2026

Florida

Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

Ethan Jones - April 17, 2026

Florida

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

Staff Reporter - April 2, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Polk Sheriff

Man Charged With Solicitation to Commit Murder While in the Polk County Jail

Staff Reporter - March 8, 2018

Polk Sheriff

Driver Arrested for Hit & Run of 74-Year-Old Winter Haven Man

Staff Reporter - October 18, 2018

Lake Wales

Sheriff Judd Holds Nothing Back Against “Liberal Criminal Justice System” After Arrest Of 12 People For Child Pornography

Staff Reporter - April 30, 2019

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Duo Paves Their Way To Jail

Staff Reporter - February 9, 2020

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