Polk County

** Update 1p ** Polk County Sheriff’s Office Charges Suspect in Deadly Incident, Updates Investigation Frostproof, FL — The Polk…

Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested and charged a 16-year-old convicted felon with several new felonies, including attempted first…

UPDATE Lake Wales, FL — The Lake Wales Police Department is continuing its investigation into the stabbing incident that occurred…

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…