Polk County Florida

POLK COUNTY, FL – Seven communities in Polk County have been awarded approximately $12.6 million in state funding to expand…

LAKELAND, FL – A Lakeland man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Lake Bonny on Friday, October 23, 2026.…

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Cat in the Hat and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters are coming to Polk State…

BARTOW, FL – The Bartow Police Department has promoted Ken Fender to the rank of captain following a ceremony held…

LAKELAND, FL — A Polk State College graduate and local business owner will be featured in an upcoming documentary highlighting…

BARTOW, FL — Ryan Taylor was unanimously approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to serve…

WINTER HAVEN, FL — It is with a heavy heart that we report that a female Winter Haven High School…

BARTOW, FL — A Polk County jury has found Tony Lee “TJ” Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of…

BARTOW, FL — Polk County will increase solid waste disposal fees starting Oct. 1. Garbage, along with construction and demolition…

LAKE ALFRED, FL — Two Polk County Public Schools transportation employees were arrested Wednesday morning on aggravated child abuse charges…