Polk County

Lakeland, FL – A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for missing and endangered 48-year-old Duane Custer of Lakeland. Mr.…

On July 10, 2025, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) reported blue-green algae in: Water testing is…

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals for trafficking and financially exploiting a 15-year-old girl who had been…

Update Friday, July 11 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeland Crash Lakeland, FL — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening,…

Winter Haven, FL – Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a media briefing at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2025. The…

Lake Wales, FL – The Lake Wales Police Department carried out compliance checks at gas stations and smoke shops across…

Zachary Taylor, the 12th U.S. President, died on July 9, 1850, in Washington, D.C. He served from March 4, 1849,…

Update: Thursday, July, 10 Lakeland, FL – The Lakeland Police Department updated information on a shooting that occurred shortly after…

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 65 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs in June.…

Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit Press Release: Andres Sepulveda was recently found guilty by a Polk County jury of two counts…