Polk County

Polk County’s Community Investment Program is a rolling a five-year plan that prioritizes funding for major capital projects to help…

Lakeland, FL – The Lakeland Police Department invites community members to join them for a “Coffee with a Cop” event…

Lakeland, FL – The Lakeland Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) will host the 2025 PAL Gala on Thursday, November…

Lake Wales, FL – On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Lake Wales Police Department and Lake…

Lakeland, FL – On Friday, October 24, 2025, a fatal crash involving a Segway electric scooter occurred east of Lakeland…

Winter Haven, FL – On October 6, 2025, Circuit Judge Brenda Ramirez sentenced 38-year-old Juan Maldonado to life in prison…

Lakeland, FL, October 22, 2025 — Polk State Soccer players Janessa Crespo and Marie Narewski were named to the All-FCSAA…

Winter Haven, FL – On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Juanita McCoy, a 45-year-old teacher…

Bartow, FL – On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Landon Blake Sanchez (DOB: 03/11/2003) ,…

Lakeland, FL – On November 2, 2025, Breaking The Chains Foundation, in partnership with The Well and Watson Clinic, will…