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Haines CityStaff Reporter - March 16, 2026

WORLD AUTISM MONTH April 2026 – Upcoming Dance Designed to Bring Awareness to Autism

Entertainment & LifestyleEthan Jones - March 16, 2026

Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

TrafficAllison - March 12, 2026

Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist / US 98 N and Pyramid Parkway

EducationAllison - March 12, 2026

Polk County Parks & Recreation Hosting Free Sensory Play Event for Kids in Lakeland

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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - April 12, 2022

Tech Tuesday: Protect Yourself From Malware

By Kip Kirchberg Seems that everyday you see something in the news about the latest cybercrime activity -- leaked emails,...

Lakeland

Man Initially Believed to Be Pedestrian Was Actually Motorcyclist Struck By Two Vehicles

Carl Fish - March 8, 2026

Lakeland

Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting Outside Wally’s Poolhall in Lakeland

Carl Fish - March 5, 2026

Lakeland

PCFR Battles Deadly Fire in Lakeland; Investigation Underway

Carl Fish - March 3, 2026

Lakeland

One Dead in Lakeland Mobile Home Fire on Pine Ridge Drive

Carl Fish - March 2, 2026

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Entertainment & LifestyleEthan Jones - March 16, 2026

Gators Strike First: UF Beats FSU 6–3 in Rivalry Clash

The game that had been circled on both teams’ calendars finally arrived as the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles traveled to Gainesville to face...

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In Loving Memory of Willie Ray Creech

Allison - March 11, 2026

Polk County Fire Rescue

Polk County Fire Rescue Helps Save Owl Tangled in Fishing Line

Allison - March 11, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Mulberry Man Arrested After AI-Generated Child Pornography Found on Phone, PCSO Says

Allison - March 11, 2026

Health & Wellness

A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence

Allison - March 10, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Substitute Teacher Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

Allison - March 9, 2026

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Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

Florida

Young Davenport Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Osceola Polk Line Road Friday

Carl Fish - February 7, 2026

Florida

FSU Baseball Opening Press Conference

Ethan Jones - January 23, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Polk Sheriff

Sheriff Grady Judd Blasts Minneapolis Leadership Over ICE Incident Response

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

Polk Sheriff

PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

Allison - September 2, 2025

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National NewsDecember 15, 2016

Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty In Murder Of 9 Church Members In South Carolina

BartowAugust 19, 2023

18 Yr Old Winter Haven Young Man Killed After Being Ejected From His Vehicle During Bartow Crash

Polk CountyJuly 12, 2023

Polk County Fire Rescue Hosting Open House July 28

AuburndaleAugust 14, 2019

Former Daycare Employee Arrested for Child Abuse

LakelandNovember 23, 2016

Cops For Kids Looking For Donations & Information On How Your Family Could Be A Recipient

AuburndaleOctober 26, 2018

Auburndale Community Church Hosted Fourth Annual Trunk Or Treat

DavenportSeptember 19, 2025

Davenport’s Second Annual Senior Expo

LakelandNovember 9, 2016

Lakeland Police Department Searching For Serial Armed Robbery Suspect

Haines CityMarch 4, 2026

Daily Lane Closures in Haines City Expected Beginning March 16

Winter HavenJune 30, 2016

Winter Haven Police need help identifying a suspect involved in an altercation at Applebee’s.

Entertainment & LifestyleMay 22, 2025

One Movie Later: Marvel Thunderbolts is Surprisingly Good

BartowAugust 24, 2016

Hit & Run Driver That Killed Lakeland Man Eric Pope Found Guilty

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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

AuburndaleJanuary 9, 2017

Auburndale Bank Robbed & One Suspect In Custody

Crime & Public SafetyDecember 30, 2024

Haines City Police Arrest Man Charging Him With Attempted Murder After Domestic Situation Gets Ugly

Lake WalesApril 22, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! J.C.’s Return Trip to Polk County – Day 2 (Lake Wales)

Haines CitySeptember 30, 2019

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