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January 29, 2026
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Winter Haven Officials Issue Pipe Protection Guidelines
The City of Winter Haven Water Department has issued guidance for residents as freezing temperatures are expected over the upcoming…
January 29, 2026
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Polk Sheriff’s Office Arrest McDonald’s Employee on 46 Felony Child Porn Charges
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested an Eagle Lake man for 46 counts of possession of…
January 29, 2026
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2026 Lakeland Police Athletic League Summer Trades Camp
Lakeland, FL – (January 29, 2026) – This summer, the Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner with the Polk…
January 29, 2026
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City of Haines City Announces Joe Halman as Public Safety Director
HAINES CITY, FL — The City of Haines City is pleased to announce the appointment of JoeHalman as its new…
January 29, 2026
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Haines City Firefighters, Red Cross Install 98 Smoke Alarms, Protecting 75 Mobile Home Residents
HAINES CITY, FL — The Haines City Fire Department partnered with the American Red Cross to enhance home safety at…
January 28, 2026
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Polk County School Board Approves New High School Boundaries for 2026-27
The Polk County School Board has approved new attendance boundaries for our high schools. We want to ensure that all…
January 28, 2026
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Substitute Teacher Arrested for DUI in School Parking Lot
A substitute teacher was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 while in a school…
January 28, 2026
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Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood Retires After 40 Years of Law Enforcement Service
HAINES CITY, FL — Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood will officially retire from the City of Haines City effective…
January 28, 2026
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Lakeland Nonprofit CASS Cares to Host First Honor & Hope Invitational Golf Event Benefiting Veterans
CASS Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lakeland, announced it is sponsoring the inaugural “Honor & Hope Invitational” charity…
January 27, 2026
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Polk County Woman Convicted of Attempted Second-Degree Murder in Lakeland Shooting
LAKELAND, FL— A Polk County jury has convicted Josie Lopez, 30, of attempted second-degree murder. The incident occurred on March…