Polk County Fire Rescue
November 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss
BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to a devastating residential fire Tuesday afternoon in the 1100 block…
November 01, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Residential Fire in Davenport
DAVENPORT, FL — An individual died Saturday night after a fire broke out at a single-story residence on Power Line…
October 25, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Crash Near Lake Bonny in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A Lakeland man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Lake Bonny on Friday, October 23, 2026.…
October 19, 2026
News, Polk County
Good Samaritans Rescue Mail Carrier From Burning Postal Van in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, FL — A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was involved in a serious crash with a black pickup truck…
October 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow & Fort Meade Electric Crews Join Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts
BARTOW, FL — Seven members of Bartow Electric, along with two additional lineworkers from the City of Fort Meade, have…
October 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Firefighters Deploy to Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Isaias
HAINES CITY, FL – Three members of the Haines City Fire Department deployed to Florida’s Panhandle on Sunday, October 11,…
September 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Four Shot at “Mud Hole” Near Lake Wales Saturday Night
LAKE WALES, FL — Four people were shot late Saturday night in Lake Wales, with all four suffering non-life-threatening injuries.…
September 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Home Struck by Lightning, Sparking Attic Fire
AUBURNDALE, FL — A home in Auburndale was struck by lightning Monday night, sparking an attic fire that left the…
September 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by Ford Ranger in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A bicyclist has died following a crash on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland three days ago, according to…
September 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Two Polk County Fire Rescue Members Hospitalized After Ambulance Crash in Poinciana
POINCIANA, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue members were among four people transported to local hospitals Saturday following a three-vehicle…