Polk County

Lakeland, FL – On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a…

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a 60-day rabies alert on Monday, October 13, following a confirmed…

Auburndale, FL – On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Francisco Lapierre, 41, of Auburndale, in…

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has lifted the health alert issued for Thomas Lake, initially issued on…

Bartow, FL – In celebration of Florida City Week, the City of Bartow will host a “City Speed Dating” event…

Bartow, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation began a resurfacing project on US 98 from SR 60 to CR…

Auburndale Police Dept Press Release: Auburndale Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist On October 12th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers…

Haines City, FL – Sunday, October 12, 2025 – A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on US-27 at the intersection of…

Polk County Fire Rescue Press Release: Bartow, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2025) — While responding to an emergency call with lights…

Lakeland, FL – On Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 8:00pm, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting…