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Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet

The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes. ....

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90-year-old former Lake Alfred commissioner now faces more than 3,000 counts of child porn

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices. ....

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Bartow native building new motorcross track for Bone Valley's 300-acre expansion

A popular ATV park for off-roading fanatics and families is expanding by an additional 300 acres. ....

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Late Four-Star General from Polk County led soldiers on D-Day during World War II: 'Go to the beach'

Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II. One of the heroes of D-Day was raised in Polk County. ....

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State Burn Ban Begins in Polk County on May 1

The annual hiatus on outdoor burning across the state officially begins Wednesday. ....

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