Polk County Florida

Polk County is encouraging residents to begin hurricane season preparations early by offering a reduced $10 flat fee for self-hauling…

Polk County Fire Rescue has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Award for the second consecutive year,…

LAKELAND, FL – The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Friday night along North Florida…

LAKELAND, FL – Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday in Lakeland aimed at increasing oversight and protections related to hyperscale data…

Dade City, FL — A section of Old Lakeland Highway (Alternate Pasco County Road 35) will be closed to all…

EAGLE LAKE, FL – A fatal single-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations…

Polk County officials have reinstated a countywide burn ban effective May 6 as drought conditions continue to worsen across the…

LAKELAND, FL – A Buffalo Wild Wings GO location celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3628 Harden…

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lakeland elementary school teacher following a vandalism investigation involving a vehicle belonging…

DAVENPORT, FL — On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Andre Brown Jr. of Davenport…