Polk county

LAKELAND, FL — Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joined Polk State College on Monday as its new Executive Vice President of Workforce…

LAKELAND, FL — The Rainbow Roots Festival is returning to Lakeland for its second year on Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing…

LAKELAND, FL — A motorcyclist riding a 2026 Kawasaki was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection…

Bartow, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2026) – What happens to the liquid produced as waste breaks down in a landfill? Polk…

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland residents and businesses violating Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions could face fines ranging from $50 to…

LAKELAND, FL — Jessica Vlasac, 42, of Lakeland, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in the…

NEW YORK, NY — A Polk State College professor performed at Ground Zero in New York City on Friday morning…

LAKELAND, FL — Shocking moments unfolded shortly after midnight Wednesday when a suspected impaired driver traveled the wrong way on…

HAINES CITY, FL — An Orlando woman was arrested in Haines City following a multi-county investigation that uncovered more than…

BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue is expanding its public education efforts by offering a full catalog of safety…