Polk County News
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Electric Proposes 15.87% Base Rate Increase Over Four Years
LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of electric base rate increases that, if…
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Plane Crash Under Investigation After Aircraft Goes Down in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A young man died Monday evening after an experimental aircraft crashed in a remote area near Moore…
June 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Cellphone Found in Driver’s Hand Following Fatal Davenport Crash
DAVENPORT, FL— The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday…
June 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Motorcyclist Killed in SR-60 Crash; Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter
PLANT CITY, FL – A 44-year-old Bartow man was killed Friday evening after a crash involving a pickup truck and…
June 12, 2026
News, Polk County
GiveWell Community Foundation Invests $182,309 in Local Nonprofits
LAKELAND, FL – More than $182,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 32 nonprofit organizations across Polk, Highlands, and…
June 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Man Found Dead Inside Submerged Vehicle in Lakeland Retention Pond
LAKELAND, FL – Lakeland Police have identified the driver found deceased inside a submerged vehicle in a retention pond at…
June 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Detention Deputy Killed in I-4 Crash Near Haines City
HAINES CITY, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that…
June 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Police Department Seeking Volunteer Chaplains
LAKELAND, FL — The Lakeland Police Department is recruiting ordained clergy members to serve as Volunteer Police Chaplains, providing emotional…