Category: Polk County

Fatal Stabbing in Lake Wales Leaves One Dead, Another Injured Lake Wales, FL — A stabbing claimed one life and…

On June 12, 1861, Florida took a momentous step by officially seceding from the Union, joining the Confederate States of…

Winter Haven, FL – According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a semi-truck transporting bags of concrete overturned near the…

Winter Haven, FL — Despite rumors circulating on social media, the City of Winter Haven has confirmed there is no…

Weather Alert: Strong Thunderstorm Advisory 5:55PM EDT, June 10, 2025 A strong thunderstorm is impacting Lakeland, Auburndale, Polk City and…

On Saturday, May 7, 2025, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 42-year-old Michael Dimeglio for DUI after he nearly crashed…

HIGHLAND PARK, FL – Casa de Josefina, the iconic 1920s mansion in Highland Park, marks a milestone this year, commemorating…

*** UPDATE 1:10 PM *** Lakeland Police Department Press Release: LAKELAND, FL  – On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 5:56…

On June 9, 1881, Polk County welcomed its first-ever newspaper, The Bartow Informant. Founded by D.W.B. Boully, the four-page publication…

** UPDATE 4:29 PM ** Fatal Motorcycle Crash on SR-60 Claims Life of Lake Worth Man Bartow, FL – A…