Leo Schofield has been sitting in a prison cell for over 30 years, convicted in 1989…
Day: September 22, 2022
Bucs Defensive End Signs On To Help Support Families Headed By Single Moms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has partnered with One More Child for a national campaign to draw awareness…
Your Edible Landscape
Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers for tips on creating a fun and productive…
FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at approximately 8:39 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near…
Polk County Fire Rescue offering bonuses to fill urgent vacancies
Staffing shortages and the impact they have had on the nation have become major issues for…
2023 K9 Calendars are hot off the press
The 2023 K9 Calendars are hot off the press and we are so excited! Our K9…
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 For the North…
Multiple million dollars in losses are revealed for the Polk school district’s free health care plan
Polk County Public Schools administrators are projecting a nearly $38.1 million shortfall in its health insurance fund…
Letter to the Editor – Are TURN SIGNALS optional in Florida?!
Dear Editor, My question is….ARE TURN SIGNALS OPTIONAL IN FLORIDA?! Florida Drivers fail to use the…
SEU Presents Free Faculty Voice Recital
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will present a free faculty voice recital on Tuesday, September…
Locally Owned and Operated Ramen Restaurant to Debut in Lakeland
My Ramen, a locally owned and operated ramen restaurant, will soon make its debut at 3121 US…
I-4 EB reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Polk County; WB lanes still closed
Drivers in Polk County saw major delays Thursday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi…
Polk Parkway booths going cash-free on Friday
Starting Friday, there is no reason to carry cash when driving on the Polk Parkway. Florida’s Turnpike…
2022 Haunted Jail Tour scheduled for two weekends in October
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at 455 North…