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november 7
- Steube beats Ellison for 17th Congressional District
- County Commission term limits increase
- Santiago tops Welzel for County Commission
- Dantzler praised during last county meeting
- Sentencing delayed for Joseph Gomes-Brandon in Winter Haven home-invasion murder of Tyler Macklin, 21
- Polk's state Senate delegation stays GOP
- KIDZ BOP singers to perform at Legoland in Winter Haven
- Democrat Darren Soto makes easy return to Congress, handily beating Republican challenger Wayne Liebnitzky for US House District 9 seat
- Lakeland Fire Chief selected as a regional director for Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
- Gravitt handily wins circuit judgeship
- Bell seals deal for state House, incumbents go 3 for 3
- Florida voters pass 11 of 12 constitutional amendments
- Republican Ross Spano defeats Democrat Kristen Carlson for Dennis Ross' US House District 15 seat
- Fields, Fortney win School Board races
- Kucherov, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Oilers 5-2
- Republican Ron DeSantis edges Democrat Andrew Gillum in Florida governor's race
- Ashley Moody to succeed Pam Bondi as attorney general
- Polk voters renew half-cent sales tax for school infrastructure
- DeSantis defeats Gillum in governor's race
- Seminoles take down Gators 81-60
- Cohen: Trump's tariffs and the environment
- Bess: Shame is on life support
- Another Viewpoint: Democrats voted to strip millions of healthcare
- Huppke: President Trump, our troops aren't toy soldiers
- Polk Perspective: Polk’s arts groups thrive because of partners
- Letter: Refusing refugees betrays our Christian heritage
- Letter: Constitution is not a suggestion box
- Rick Scott claims victory over incumbent Bill Nelson in US Senate race
- YOUR PHOTOS: 'I Voted' stickers
- Democrats retake the House, setting up divided government for next 2 years
- Florida battle for US Senate still too close to call
- Christopher Watts pleads guilty to killing pregnant wife, kids in Colorado
- Miss Manners: Put new stationery to good use
- Ask Amy: Dad goes all Liam Neeson over daughter's pot fine
- Dear Abby: Extra place set at the table helps combat holiday blues
- A recount for the agriculture commissioner race? Here's what you need to know
- Winter Haven woman accused of using Craigslist for rental scam
- Florida voters pass Amendment 4, restoring felons' voting rights
- Broken voting machines, long lines under scrutiny in Georgia
- Florida man wearing Crocs jumps into crocodile pond at Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- Jeff Sessions forced out as US attorney general by Trump after year of personal attacks
- Trump says government will halt if Democrats investigate him
- Events calendar
- 'Sinfonia' returns to Polk County
- Bringing the beats to Lake Wales
- Dining scene in Polk
- Gaelic Ale perfectly matched for fall
- Photos: Lakeland Civil Rights pioneer Gladys Leggett passes at 98
- Lakeland girls finish 6th at state golf
- Jackson hopes Bucs can right the ship
- Fishing results: Tim Denmark wins Lakeland Bassmasters Classic
- Bobby Lane Cup charity tournament coming soon
- Upcoming fishing tournaments around Polk County
- Protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud
- Whom do we compare ourselves to, and why?
- Photos: Election Day Winners and Losers
- With split Congress, prospect for economic deals looks dim
- Stock market jumps after elections
- Orlando-based SeaWorld could be sold to Six Flags
- OPEC is now talking about moves to support oil prices
- Lakeland girls riding success wave to state finals
- Florida's midterm elections by the numbers
- DeSantis win paves way for conservative court