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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

Lake AlfredAllison - March 12, 2026

City Announces 2026 Spring Clean-Up Week for Residents

ObituariesAllison - March 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Willie Ray Creech

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Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - February 25, 2025

Understanding Cybersecurity Risks and the NIST Framework: Identify

The Growing Cybersecurity Threat With over 20 billion devices connected to networks this year, cybersecurity has become a critical concern....

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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Lake AlfredAllison - March 12, 2026

City Announces 2026 Spring Clean-Up Week for Residents

The City of Lake Alfred Public Works Department has announced that Spring Clean-Up Week will take place April 13 through April 17, 2026, giving...

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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

Traffic

Deadly Four-Vehicle Crash in Northern Polk County Leaves Three Dead Sunday Night

Allison - March 9, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Seminoles Defend Their Turf Against Northern Kentucky

Ethan Jones - 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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FloridaMarch 31, 2025

How This Cartoon Pony Can Help You Recognize Traits in People with AutismNeurodivergent Diversions: A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Polk CountyJanuary 2, 2023

36 Year Old Sebring Man Killed In Lake Wales ATV Crash On New Years

Winter HavenDecember 6, 2016

Come See Live Nativity, Stable and Bethlehem Square at First Presbyterian Dec 10th in WH

Haines CityMay 24, 2022

Two Men Arrested Allegedly With Stolen Plywood From Polk County Job Sites

Winter HavenApril 6, 2020

Individual Steals Potted Plants from Local Business

LakelandSeptember 15, 2016

Man Charged With 1st Degree Attempted Murder After Stabbing Good Samaritan

Entertainment & LifestyleJanuary 12, 2026

One Movie Later: David Faces off Against the Animation Industry’s Goliath

HomepageApril 26, 2016

TECH TUESDAY – Things You Should Never Post On Social Media

Winter HavenDecember 6, 2021

28 Yr Old Winter Haven Florida Man Killed In Interstate 4 Crash

LakelandFebruary 6, 2025

9th Annual Police Memorial 5K To Take Place On May 17th

Health & WellnessOctober 7, 2025

Get Proactive with Your Eye Health

Lake WalesApril 24, 2017

Patient Thanks Crews After Rattlesnake Bite

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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

DundeeSeptember 25, 2020

Work Starting at SR 542 from Buckeye Loop Road to US 27

Winter HavenJanuary 11, 2021

Scam Alert Representing Employer

Haines CityOctober 23, 2024

Sheriff Grady Judd Will Brief Media On Deputy Involved Shooting In Unincorporated Haines City

DundeeNovember 18, 2025

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