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May 23, 2025
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US 98 North Daily Lane Closures Set for May 27–30, 8 AM to 5 PM
US 98 Lane Closures Scheduled for FDOT Widening Project Polk County, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation has announced…
May 23, 2025
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Lakeland Registered Sex Offender Facing Eviction Sets Group Home on Fire: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
– Update Friday, May 23 11:00 AM – Lakeland Man with Extensive Criminal History Arrested for Arson and Attempted Murder…
May 22, 2025
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Haines City Police Captain Arrested by Federal Authorities
Haines City Police Captain Gabriel García Indicted in $1M VA Disability Fraud Scheme – Update 3:20 PM – According to…
May 22, 2025
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City of Lakeland Respond to Journalist’s Video Recording Incident at Downtown Farmer’s Market
City of Lakeland Press Release: LAKELAND, FL (May 21, 2025) | On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Lakeland Police Officers responded…
May 22, 2025
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Argument Over FortNite Video Game Leads to Stepdad Fatally Shooting Stepson in Davenport
Davenport Police Chief to Address Media on Fatal Shooting Linked to Fortnite Dispute – Update: Thursday, May 22 12:15 PM…
May 21, 2025
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Breaking: Davenport Police Investigating Shooting in Citrus Landing
Davenport, FL — The Davenport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Citrus Landing community. Authorities have secured the…
May 21, 2025
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Auburndale Public Library Unveils Thrilling Summer Lineup with Pokémon, D&D, and Creative Teen Workshops
Auburndale Public Library Announces Exciting Summer Events for Teens and Adults Auburndale, FL – The Auburndale Public Library is gearing…
May 21, 2025
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Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two Suspects Linked to 20 Car Break-Ins in Kissimmee
Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two men early Tuesday morning, May 20th, during a burglary investigation on Pickerel Court in…
May 21, 2025
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Winter Haven Police Officer Involved in Minor Crash at First Street Intersection
Winter Haven Police Vehicle Involved in Crash This Morning Winter Haven, FL — A Winter Haven Police Department officer was…
May 21, 2025
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Lake Wales Votes 4-1 on First Step for 2,950-Home Development, Turning Blind Eye to Infrastructure Concerns
The Lake Wales City Commission voted 4-1 to approve the annexation and master plan for a 1,287-acre agricultural site west…