Thursday

7 May 2026

Polk County Florida

Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR 60 in Lake Wales

A multi-vehicle crash occurred on State Road 60 in unincorporated Lake Wales, resulting in four fatalities. The preliminary investigation by…

Polk County Celebrates its 165th Anniversary

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners and county leaders celebrated Polk County’s 165th anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 3 following…

Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Closure Postponed Until Further Notice

Bartow, FL – The Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road roadway closure scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Feb. 4…

Employee Identified via Company Shirt in Red Bull Cooler Theft Case

Polk City, FL – A St. Augustine resident has been arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail after allegedly…

Florida Polytechnic University Ranked No. 9 in U.S. by TechGuide 2026

Lakeland, FL – Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate data science program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation for 2026…

City of Lake Wales Announces Spring Fridays Events Starting with Mardi Gras Masquerade Party

The City of Lake Wales has announced the launch of its new Spring Fridays Series, a lineup of family-friendly themed…

Traffic Alert: Southbound US-27 Down to Two Lanes for Repairs at Waverly Barn Road

Polk County Utilities contractors will consolidate a portion of southbound U.S. Highway 27 to two lanes beginning at 7 a.m.…

Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge

Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…

Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only

TALLAHASSEE, FL —The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver…

Jury Rejects ‘Stand Your Ground’ Claim, Convicts Auburndale Man of Second-Degree Murder

On October 11, 2023, at approximately 0845 hours, the Auburndale Police Department (APD) responded to the area of 217 Century…