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April 09, 2025
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Lakeland Man Arrested for Theft and Vehicle Burglary, Ending Crime Spree in Polk County
Polk County Sheriffs Press Release : Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man and interrupted his…
April 09, 2025
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Polk County Deputy’s Patrol Vehicle Rolls Over in Semi-Truck Collision
Polk County Deputy Injured in Early Morning Crash with Semi-TruckOn April 9, 2025, a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was…
April 08, 2025
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Florida Department of Health in Polk County Issues Blue-Green Algae Alert for Lake Rochelle Dock in Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is cautioning the public of the presence…
April 08, 2025
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Winter Haven, FL to Welcome First Target Store
April 8, 2025 – Winter Haven, Florida, is getting its first Target! As first reported by the Daily Ridge, the…
April 08, 2025
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Help Keep Bartow Beautiful at the Great American Clean-Up Event
Join Bartow’s Solid Waste Department and Keep Polk County Beautiful for their annual Great American Clean-Up Event on April 26…
April 08, 2025
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*UPDATE* Auburndale Hit-and-Run Suspect Killed in Crash After Carjacking and Multiple Collisions – Auburndale Police
– UPDATE – On April 8th, 2025, at approximately 3:57 a.m., the Auburndale Police Department responded to a series of…
April 07, 2025
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Update: Winter Haven Shooting on April 7 Claims Man’s Life, Investigation Ongoing
– Update – Winter Haven, FL – The Winter Haven Police Department continues to investigate a shooting that occurred on…
April 07, 2025
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Pilot Survives Crash Near South Lakeland Airstrip, ‘Yelled to Neighbor for Ladder’: Exclusive Interview
April 7, 2025 – On Friday night at approximately 7:40 p.m., an Ultralight Aero-Lite 103 aircraft suffered a malfunction during…
April 06, 2025
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Police Chase Ends in Traffic Stop Near Mile Marker 33 on I-4 in Polk County
Lakeland, FL – April 6, 2025 – A significant police presence was observed near mile marker 33 on Interstate 4.…
April 05, 2025
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I-4 Racing: Georgia Trio Clocked at 120+ MPH, Cars Impounded – FHP
Georgia Speeders Caught Racing on I-4 at 120+ MPH, Vehicles Impounded According to Florida Highway Patrol, three drivers from Georgia,…