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Winter HavenAllison - November 13, 2026

Winter Haven to Host Community-Wide Lakeshore Cleanup Saturday

Winter HavenAllison - November 13, 2026

Have Fall Fun at Break Your Fall at Garden Grove Church This Saturday

Winter HavenCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Premieres Documentary on Polk Jail Rehabilitation Program Friday

Lake WalesCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

LWHS Bus Attendant Injured In Collision With Another School Bus

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Technology

Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - April 15, 2025

Auditing Endpoint Security and Building a Cybersecurity Dashboard for Data-Driven Decisions

Kip Kirchberg Operational Technology Security April 15, 2025 In my previous article, I discussed the importance of auditing your environment as the...

Lakeland

Lakeland

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Hosting Nature Sketching Course

Allison - November 12, 2026

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

Latest News

BartowAllison - November 10, 2026

Main Street Bartow Announces New Executive Director

Main Street Bartow is moving forward with new leadership, announcing Kristin Shuff as the organization's new Executive Director. Shuff brings five years of experience with...

Latest News

Lakeland

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Hosting Nature Sketching Course

Allison - November 12, 2026

Lake Wales

Downtown Lake Wales to Receive New Landscaping and Pedestrian Improvements; Additional Parking Spaces Coming

Allison - November 12, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 13–15, 2026)

Ridge Events - November 12, 2026

High School Sports

Lake Wales puts eight-game win streak on the line against New Smyrna Beach

Staff Reporter - November 12, 2026

Community

Rockin’ on the Chain Founder John Straughn Announces Retirement and Leadership Transition

Staff Reporter - November 12, 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

PCSO Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland Area

Allison - November 10, 2026

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

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TampaNovember 24, 2024

Unlimited Water Taxi Rides Through Beautiful Tampa Bay For One Low Price

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MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – JUNE 27, 2016

Lake WalesJuly 25, 2024

Haines City Motorcyclist Arrested in Lake Wales and Charged With Driving Under the Influence

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Lake Wales School Bus Driver and Attendant Arrested for Child Neglect

Winter HavenOctober 18, 2024

Join Cookie Cutter Creations for a SPOOKtacular Halloween Cookie Decorating Party!

LakelandJanuary 5, 2024

Lakeland School Teacher Charged With Inappropriate Relationship With A Student

ObituariesSeptember 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales

Winter HavenMay 29, 2025

Lane Closures Expected for 2 Weeks in Winter Haven Along Martin Luther King Blvd

Crime & Public SafetyJanuary 28, 2026

Eagle Lake Man Arrested by PCSO Detectives in Child Pornography Case

Winter HavenMarch 6, 2019

Spring/Summer Meal Delivery Volunteers Needed at Meals on Wheels

Winter HavenFebruary 21, 2019

Polk County Sheriff’s Agriculture Crimes Detectives are Seeking Public’s Help in The Theft of Two Horses

DavenportSeptember 19, 2025

Davenport’s Second Annual Senior Expo

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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

BartowAugust 17, 2016

Bartow 19 Yr. Old Arrested After Having Sex With 14 Yr. Old

Winter HavenFebruary 19, 2025

32+ Acre Parcel along Snively Avenue Considered for Annexation for Future Development

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Several Dozen Crews Battling Fires that Have Burned Over Several Hundred Acres in Lake Wales

Winter HavenJuly 29, 2016

Winter Haven Police are Warning Citizens to be Extra Diligent if Approached by Someone Offering to Repair Vehicle Damage

Winter HavenOctober 2, 2026

Fire Station One Open House Set for October 10