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Plane involved in SR-60 crash experienced mechanical issues during takeoff: PCSO

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Plane involved in SR-60 crash experienced mechanical issues during takeoff: PCSO

admin July 5, 2026 0

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the plane crash that sent a father and...

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Small plane has ‘hard landing’ on SR-60 after hitting powerlines: PCSO

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Small plane has ‘hard landing’ on SR-60 after hitting powerlines: PCSO

admin July 4, 2026 0

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are redirecting traffic around an ultralight plane that crashed on...

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Mulberry Cultural Center art exhibit celebrates America’s 250th birthday

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Mulberry Cultural Center art exhibit celebrates America’s 250th birthday

admin July 4, 2026 0

A new multimedia exhibition at the Mulberry Cultural Center explores America's 250th birthday by bringing together artists...

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Haines City man drank ‘several beers’ before crash that killed teen dirt bike rider: PCSO

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Haines City man drank ‘several beers’ before crash that killed teen dirt bike rider: PCSO

admin July 3, 2026 0

A Haines City man was arrested on DUI-related charges after Polk County deputies say he caused a...

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Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night

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Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night

admin July 3, 2026 0

If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options...

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Lakeland man accused of crashing into ambulance and bolting found sleeping on couch: PCSO

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Lakeland man accused of crashing into ambulance and bolting found sleeping on couch: PCSO

admin July 1, 2026 0

A Lakeland man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with...

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Woman arrested in connection with Easter death of 85-year-old man at Auburndale mobile home park

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Woman arrested in connection with Easter death of 85-year-old man at Auburndale mobile home park

admin July 1, 2026 0

Auburndale police arrested a woman after an 85-year-old man was killed at a local mobile home park.

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Airbnb guests visiting Polk County accused of stealing from Wawa: ‘Fooled around and found out’

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Airbnb guests visiting Polk County accused of stealing from Wawa: ‘Fooled around and found out’

admin June 30, 2026 0

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a group of 15, including three juveniles, who were staying at...

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One dead, another critical after bicycle and scooter head-on collision

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One dead, another critical after bicycle and scooter head-on collision

admin June 27, 2026 0

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left one person dead and another with...

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Polk County jail nurse arrested on cocaine charges during Winter Haven traffic stop: ‘No longer trusted’

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Polk County jail nurse arrested on cocaine charges during Winter Haven traffic stop: ‘No longer trusted’

admin June 26, 2026 0

A contracted jail nurse is experiencing things from the other side of the bars after Winter Haven...

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