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LAKE WALES BUSINESSStaff Reporter - July 17, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE

Haines CityCarl Fish - July 15, 2026

Could Former Polk Deputy County Manager Be Haines City’s Next City Manager?

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Polk CountyStaff Reporter - January 7, 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020

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Lakeland Man Arrested After Being Accused of Exposing Himself to A 5 Year Old Child At Mulberry Walmart

Carl Fish - July 9, 2026

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Cyber Crimes Detectives Arrest Lakeland Man On Five Felony Child Pornography Charges

Carl Fish - June 24, 2026

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Carl Fish - June 16, 2026

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Carl Fish - June 15, 2026

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Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - July 17, 2026

Welcome, World Travelers! A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Coming to the Carousel of Progress

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Polk County Takes Step Toward Four-Shift Fire Schedule Which Could Benefit Firefighters and the Communities They Serve

Allison - July 14, 2026

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Placing Unauthorized Signs in Right-of-Way Areas May Result in Fines

Allison - July 14, 2026

Local Government & Politics

New Traffic Signal Planned for Polk County’s Most Crash‑Prone Road

Allison - July 14, 2026

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Allison - July 13, 2026

Crime & Public Safety

Wisconsin Woman Arrested at Orlando Airport While Attempting to Flee After Allegedly Striking Davenport Security Guard

Allison - July 10, 2026

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Ethan Jones - April 17, 2026

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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

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Polk County Jail

Sheriff’s Office Moves Fast To Protect Jail Healthcare Services After National Provider Files Bankruptcy – Doesn’t Pay Workers

Carl Fish - May 14, 2026

Polk Sheriff

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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

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