As Polk County continues experiencing dry weather conditions due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, Polk County officials issued a burn ban effective April 15. The ban includes unincorporated Polk ...

A driver involved in a fatal crash in Winter Haven back in January has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after test results showed the man was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Polk County Sheriff Office Press Release An Auburndale woman who is on probation was arrested for attempted murder and other charges after intentionally running over another woman with her car after ...

James Coulter One year passed since I moved out of Polk County. Recently, my editors were kind enough to finance a business trip allowing me to return to the county and visit for a week. These are ...

A 53-year-old tow truck driver from Labelle was killed Friday morning in a tragic crash on U.S. Highway 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred just north of Ragan Avenue ...

BY ANITA TODD HAINES CITY - Target is making its way to Haines City, marking the first of many retailers set to join the ...

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, a dog was shot by a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy during a call involving loose livestock in the community of Eloise, Florida. The incident has since sparked strong reactions ...

AdventHealth is advancing plans to establish a comprehensive medical complex on approximately 218 acres near 3838 Harden ...

Capers Gay April 9, 2025 Davenport Victory Ridge Academy, a public charter school for special-needs children, is opening up a ...

Press Release PCSO Deputies were dispatched to a livestock call at about 10:39am on Sunday, April 13, 2025, to 6th Street in Eloise (south of Winter Haven), in reference to about 4-5 cows roaming ...

A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)by James CoulterFor nearly 25 years, Arthur has been a ground-breaking animated ...

On Thursday, April 10th, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old Christopher Lee and 43-year-old Shari Conard, both of Lakeland, in connection with an alleged burglary that occurred on ...