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This Day in HistoryAllison - April 17, 2026

This Day in History April 17, 1970: Apollo 13 returns to Earth

FloridaEthan Jones - April 17, 2026

Alumni Airwaves: The Ariya Massoudi Story

Winter HavenAllison - April 16, 2026

The 12th Annual Judd Jog April 25

Polk CountyAllison - April 16, 2026

Polk County Extends Countywide Burn Ban Suspension

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Headlines NowStaff Reporter - August 6, 2019

Tech tuesday: How the Cloud allowed Hacker to obtain sensitive consumer information from Capitol One and How you can protect your organization

How the Cloud allowed Hacker to obtain sensitive consumer information from Capitol One and How you can protect your...

Lakeland

Florida Poly drafts first athletic director as program takes off

Carl Fish - April 13, 2026

Lakeland

Children’s Theater Brings Snow White to Life in Lakeland

Allison - April 9, 2026

Lakeland

Banana Lake Park Offers Peaceful Outdoor Escape in Lakeland

Allison - April 1, 2026

Lakeland

Fatal Crash: Truck Struck by Train While Crossing Tracks in Lakeland

Allison - March 20, 2026

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Winter HavenAllison - April 16, 2026

The 12th Annual Judd Jog April 25

The Judd Jog is an annual 5k presented by Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. with all proceeds benefiting the United Way and held at the...

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Haines City

Commission selects Loyd Stewart as Interim City Manager

Staff Reporter - April 15, 2026

Mulberry

Bradley Junction Mini Park Offers Simple Outdoor Fun for Mulberry Families

Allison - April 15, 2026

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PCSO Investigating Fatal Crash at Bone Valley ATV Park

Allison - April 14, 2026

Florida News

ECHO of Brandon Receives Life-Saving Support Through AED Initiative and Community Partnership; AED #91 Placed

Allison - April 14, 2026

Health & Wellness

3 Ways Pharmacists Can Help Maximize Your GLP-1 Experience

Allison - April 14, 2026

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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

Florida

Florida Poly partners with Taiwan tech university to advance STEM innovation

Carl Fish - February 25, 2026

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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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Lake WalesFebruary 20, 2017

LWMC TO OFFER “DIABETES SURVIVOR SKILLS” CLASS

Haines CityJuly 8, 2017

Motorcyclist Killed In Hwy 27 Crash Friday Night

BartowMarch 9, 2022

Bloomin Art Festival Comes Into Bloom For 52nd Year

Winter HavenApril 28, 2020

Breaking News: Winter Haven Police On Scene Where Man Is Standing In Middle of Road with Rifle

Entertainment & LifestyleNovember 3, 2025

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Haines CityJanuary 21, 2026

Brushes and Bites Offers Creative Valentine’s Celebration in Haines City

Lake WalesOctober 22, 2018

Lake Wales Woman Charged With Grand Theft Of $15,000 From Spook Hill Elementary PTO

LakelandDecember 2, 2024

Gas Pipeline Work to Close East Lake Parker Drive for One Week

LakelandJuly 30, 2020

PCSO Investigating A Fatal Crash Which Killed a Pedestrian on Saddle Creek Road

Winter HavenJuly 19, 2016

Man Allegedly Stabbed Over Beer Money In Winter Haven

BartowAugust 24, 2017

Terrance Harris Arrested in Bartow for Sexual Battery and Burglary

Highlands County NewsMay 23, 2025

Tragic Collision Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Sending ShockWaves Through The Highlands County Community

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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

Polk CountyFebruary 14, 2020

60 Victims Scammed, More Than $1.6 Million Stolen

LakelandSeptember 26, 2019

New Storybook Series “Let’s Go Dreaming” Takes Children On Bedtime Adventures

LakelandJanuary 15, 2019

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