Friday

19 June 2026

Polk County Florida

28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed on K-Ville Avenue

WINTER HAVEN, FL – April 29, 2026 — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a…

19 Arrested in Polk County Undercover Operation, “Santa Claus” Among Suspects

LAKELAND, FL – Nineteen suspects were arrested during a multi-day joint-agency undercover operation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…

Winter Haven Man Claims $2 Million Lottery Jackpot from Ticket Sold on N. Combee Road

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Florida Lottery announced that a Winter Haven resident has claimed a $2 million prize from…

Former PCSO Deputy Arrested for Relationship with 16-Year-Old Cadet

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former deputy who had been assigned as an advisor for the…

Fort Meade Issues Public Safety Statement Following Threats Against Officials

FORT MEADE, FL — In light of a recent unanimous 5-0 vote by the City Commission regarding a data center…

Traffic Alert: Weekend Closure Planned at Rock Ridge Road and US 98 in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — Rock Ridge Road will be closed on the west side of the U.S. 98 intersection from 8…

Traffic Alert: Nightly Closures To Begin on Jersey Road NW in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL – April 22, 2026 – A portion of Jersey Road Northwest north of Havendale Boulevard Northwest in…

Polk County Fire Rescue Honors Retired Deputy with First Ever Community Hero Award

Bartow, Fla. (April 20, 2026) — Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Mark Trexler received Polk County Fire Rescue’s…

Winter Haven Offers Floodplain Map Information Service to Residents

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The City of is offering a Floodplain Questions and Map Information Service to provide residents and…

Polk State College to Celebrate 134th Graduating Class on April 30

LAKELAND, FL — Polk State College will honor its 134th graduating class with two commencement ceremonies on Thursday, April 30,…